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Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

I'm your cocktail bestie! Together we'll shake things up and make everything from classic cocktails to creative concoctions, and even mocktails from time to time. Follow me for delicious drink recipes, boozy desserts and appetizer pairings for easy, elegant entertaining.

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easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Did you know that April is National Brunch Month? It's news to me, although there is something about the spring weather that makes me ready to enjoy a slow morning in the comfort of home surrounded by friends or family. Brunch cocktails have a tendency to steal the show, but for any morning affair there's one thing that...

A bloody Mary near a pitcher of bloody Mary mix.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! As much as I love the holidays, I'm always so ready for spring. Warmer weather brings brunch season with it, and I like to host at least a few for friends and family. There's an easy way to step up your brunch cocktail game: a drink bar. You provide the fixings and let your guests go to town. The best part is that...

A bloody Mary sits in front of a bottle of Ritual zero-proof vodka.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! As spring settles in and the weather warms up, it feels like brunch season has unofficially arrived. I always look forward to having a few brunches with friends and family, and that means stepping up my brunch cocktail game. I love a good restaurant brunch as much as the next person, but there's just something about a...

Two can glasses with silver flowers holds a red cocktail near gold bar tools.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! March Madness is in full swing, with the Sweet Sixteen selected (and plenty of brackets busted). Game watching provides the perfect opportunity for shareable sippers and color-coordinated drinks — not to mention the snacks! Whether you're watching or just enjoying the highlights, here are some sips that satisfy: large...

A can glass holds a pale coffee drink with sprigs of lavender.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey there, Reader! When it comes to spring sipping, the name of the game is light and bright. Gone are the heavy spices and flavors of fall and winter and here to stay are floral, fruity notes. These coffee shop sippers are a great way to soak in a spring day, whether you're up with the birds or need an afternoon pick-me-up....

A pink cocktail with a rhubarb strip in a rocks glass.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! It's time to shake off the winter blues — the temperatures are rising, the grass is getting greener, the daffodils are blooming — and it's starting to truly feel like spring! While it can feel like the countdown to summer is now on, it's worth slowing down to savor the season. How? With these drinks that capture the...

A gold oval tray holds two stemmed glasses with a pale pink drink topped with a strawberry slice.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! As winter gives way to spring, the changing of the seasons makes me want to change up what's in my glass, too! Winter warmers are out and I'm ready for fruity, refreshing drinks. When it comes to spring sipping and celebrations, these drinks need to be on the menu. Since they don't have any alcohol, they're perfect for...

A stemless glass holds a creamy cocktail near a bottle of Baileys.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Irish cream is a tantalizing, creamy blend of Irish whiskey mixed with cream. With layers of flavor with notes of coffee, chocolate and vanilla, it's the unsung ingredient for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Give the green drinks a rest and mix up one of these for your celebrations instead: baileys coffee milkshake A...

A can glass holds a coffee drink topped with cold foam.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Every good day of shenanigans starts with coffee. Let's be real, every day should start with a good cup of coffee! When it comes to St. Patrick's Day, you don't need to wait for happy hour to enjoy the flavors of the season. These drinks allow coffee to play a starring role, but add in iconic flavors like Irish cream...

A tall glass holds a pale yellow drink on a green fabric coaster near a bottle of Jameson.

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Green beer is great, but sometimes you just need something a little different to celebrate. Luckily, no one will pinch you if your drink isn't green. (Although there are plenty of options if you prefer a clover-hued cocktail.) My favorite St. Patrick's Day drink is simple: I like to sip on a little homemade Irish cream...