Palomas are one of life’s simple pleasures. Tequila and grapefruit soda were meant to be combined in the same glass and sipped on while sitting the sun on a warm day or savored over a long dinner. Simply put: they…
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Potager Potable
I recently put together a backyard picnic for my husband and I to savory a special moment at home. I mixed up this Potager Potable featuring St. Germain to sip while picnicking. The recipe is from Jen Laforge of Blossom…
Coconut Jalapeño Margarita
The Coconut Jalapeño Margarita is a spicy, tropical twist on the classic tequila cocktail. Spicy jalapeño is tempered by cooling coconut for a refreshing, but zippy sip. It would pair perfectly with blackened fish tacos, tacos al pastor, tamales and…
Piña Verde Ramos Fizz
I am feeling all the tropical cocktails this week nice it has been in the 80’s in Oakland! Can’t get enough of those pineapple and crushed ice drinkies. This beauty right here contains no crushed ice, but is essentially a…
Mixed Citrus Margaritas for Margarita Day Learn to make a squash syrup (no, not the vegetable!)
This post was made in partnership with Tequila Cazadores. Recipes and ideas are my own. We have a tangelo tree in our backyard. It’s the only citrus tree that has not succumbed to years of neglect in the jungle outside…
Mulled Wine French 75
’Tis the season for bubbly & mulled wine! I combined two classic holiday drinks in this Mulled Wine French 75 with sparkling wine and a mulled spice syrup. It’s a much brighter interpretation of mulled wine, served chilled with luscious…
Cocktail Pantry Twists: Maple Gingerbread Butter Flip
The Cocktail Pantry Twists Series is made in partnership with Stonewall Kitchen. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hello and welcome to the third installment of the Cocktail Pantry Twists series with Stonewall Kitchen. Alas, it is our final day…
Spiced Honey Pear Sour
This post is made in partnership with Hangar 1. Recipes and ideas are my own. This past week I reached out to Instagram to ask about egg whites in cocktails. I feel like years ago, when the cocktail movement really…
Jalapeño Margarita
This post is brought to you by Tequila Cazadores. Grab your cocktail shakers! It’s National Margarita Day folks! Out of all the drink holidays out there, this is probably one of my favorites. Why? Well, who can say no to…
Chocolate Mezcal Margarita
This post was made in partnership with Kerrygold Irish Cream. Recipe and ideas are my own. Last week I posted on our Monday Booze News that the Margarita still reigns supreme as the #1 cocktail in America. And as far as I’m…