Ratafia by Cocktail hunter Ratafia Even after Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados, fruit brandies, and liqueurs in endless varieties, France still offers the dedicated imbibers an array of other drinks such as Ratafia. In some grape-growing areas of France, local aperitifs are…
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Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Vermouth
Martini & Rossi is one of the staple names – maybe THE name – in vermouth to most people. It can be found in grocery stores, liquor stores and everywhere in between and is therefore the most likely vermouth you…
Un Petit Macaron Tower for Bastille Day Entertaining with Louis Jadot Wine
This post is brought to you by Louis Jadot wine. Recipes and ideas are my own. We LOVE a reason to entertain around Stir and Strain headquarters, and while the fireworks have died down (mostly) around Los Angeles, we’re still…
FIRST LOOK AT MY BOOK CELEBRATE ROSÉ!
Here is the first look at my new book Celebrate Rosé! Still letting it sink in I WROTE A BOOK and it comes out in a month. AAAAH! . . . OK, I am calm, cool, and collected now. Just…
This Summer Belongs to the Tussock Jumper Moscato Frosé
Summer will be here before the end of this month. Let it arrive to find you ready to take advantage of all its potential for the kind of leisure time entertaining that makes memories. We’re talking the edible, quaffable kind…
Chilled Mulled Wine Cocktail
This post was made in partnership with Truvia®. Recipes and ideas are my own. I’m hitting peak holiday tradition time right around now. The advent calendar has been going, there’s a tree and decorations and now due to small children’s…
Holiday Entertaining: Beaujolais Wine and Cookie Decorating Party
This post is brought to you by Beaujolais Wines. Recipes and ideas are my own. This holiday season I’m taking a step back from all the hustle and bustle, all the commercials and “must buys”, and taking a moment to…
Smoked Cinnamon Apple Sparkling Sangria
These Smoked Cinnamon Apple Sparkling Sangrias are a crowd pleaser! Smoked Cinnamon adds a much richer baking spice note to this sangria as well as making a great presentation for your guests served to them smoldering. Mix-up a pitcher of…
Holiday Entertaining: Day After Thanksgiving Bites and Loire Valley Wine
This post was made in partnership with Loire Valley Wines. Recipes and ideas are my own. The day after Thanksgiving I’m usually at my all time laziest. My slippers might not come off all day, and forget about those holiday sales… I…
Fall Feelings Boozy Round Up 16 boozy ways to get in the fall spirit!
Put out some decorative gourds and make some cocktails! It finally feels like fall! Apple-groni Cocktail Apple Elixir Cocktail Caramel Apple Jellies Sparkling Apple Sherry Cocktail Pairing Rosé with Apples Black Licorice and Amaro Bat Jellies The Negroni Nero Private…