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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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april drinks, bites & one very good excuse to be outside 🌿

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! April is here, and honestly? It might be my favorite month to entertain. The weather is finally cooperating, the farmers market is stocking up again and there's just something about a patio gathering with a cold drink in hand that feels like a fresh start. This month we've got Earth Day on April 22, a little Masters...

A glass mug holds coffee swirling with a pale creamer.

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! Let's talk coffee. This nectar of necessity is one many of us depend on to kick off our morning. Just because you're making it at home doesn't mean you have to skimp on all the "fancy" extras you find at the coffee shop. Skip the line and transform your coffee with a few easy essentials! cold brew concentrate You just...

Two shot glassees filled with a creamy liquid sit on a pink plate near a slice of carrot cake.

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! I know it seems early, but Easter is this weekend! Since the date changes year-to-year, I find it's easy to lose track of the celebration. Even if it sneaks up on me, one thing I won't let fall to the wayside is the drinks. As a spring celebration filled with flavor and color, there are a bevy of pretty, pastel-colored...

A glass of deep red lemonade with whole blackberries and a lemon 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! When it comes to Easter weekend, all ages want in on the fun. That means mocktails are a must on the menu! These drinks are not lacking in color or flavor, making them fit right in with the holiday that embraces all things pastel. In fact, you won't even miss the booze! blackberry lemonade This colorful sipper rivals...

A glass with gold stars holds a pale amber liquid topped with white foam near a honey stirrer.

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! With Easter right around the corner (seriously, how did that happen so fast?) there's no better time to explore egg-based cocktails. Working with eggs in drinks can be a little intimidating. I often am asked whether or not using eggs is safe. Egg whites from pasteurized eggs are safe for cocktails. Be sure to check the...

Coffee cups sit near simple syrups.

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....