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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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a bartender trick you can use at home 💧✨

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. Don't want these promo emails? Click here to opt out but stay on the list. Hey Reader, Do you know the feeling when your drink just needs *something else,* but you can’t put your finger on it? There’s one thing that can instantly upgrade your favorite sip, whether it’s a cocktail or a mocktail. Many bartenders add this one little...

A glass with a gold geometric pattern holds a pale yellow drink with a lime wheel.

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. Don't want these promo emails? Click here to opt out but stay on the list. Hey Reader, How's your month of no or low alcohol going so far? It’s hard to believe we’re already in Week 2! If you're feeling stuck or want to give up, don't! Not until you've tried this, anyway. meet zero-proof spirits! Zero-proof spirits are liquid...

A glass jar of deep amber simple syrup

with susannah of feast + west Welcome to the Freewild Spirits Club! Because you subscribed, you’ll get your weekly drink plan and exclusive recipes in your inbox throughout the month. 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! Welcome to week two of Freewild Spirits Club. This one builds gently on last week and keeps things flexible, cozy, and low effort. this week’s focus: blood orange...

A tall glass mug holds hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Well, winter is still in full swing and even if you're not having to pull on some snow boots and shovel, the days can get a bit dreary. Enter: warm drinks! There's nothing better than something cozy in your cup while you enjoy a good book or binge a show. (I've been doing a lot of the second lately — right now, we're enjoying that Fallout is back. If you're watching anything good, I want to know!) These are some of my favorite recipes to curl up with on...

A pear drink garnished with a cinnamon stick.

Welcome to the Feast + West Month of Mocktails! Because you subscribed, you’ll find tips and non-alcoholic drink recipes in your inbox throughout the month. Don't forget to download your free printable tracker. Hey there, Reader! If you’re easing into the weekend and want something that feels a little special but still low effort, I’ve got a good one for you. This Pear Mocktail is fizzy, fragrant and layered with warm spices and soft pear flavor. It’s refreshing and comforting at the same...

A citrus mocktail garnished with dried fruit rounds.

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! How's your month going? January is a bit of a mixed bag for me. It's hard to let go of the holiday festivities, but I'm also ready for the clean slate of a new month (and a new year). January is also an opportunity many seize to cut back on their alcohol consumption. With so many non-alcoholic cocktails, zero-proof...

A red drink sits on a rattan coaster.

with susannah of feast + west Welcome to the Freewild Spirits Club! Because you subscribed, you’ll get your weekly drink plan and exclusive recipes in your inbox throughout the month. 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! Here it is — your first exclusive recipe in the Freewild Spirits Club. This one is meant to be very flexible and very forgiving. Think of it as a simple formula you...

An art deco glass holds a pale yellow drink with a lime wedge on the rim.

with susannah of feast + west Welcome to the Freewild Spirits Club! Because you subscribed, you’ll get your weekly drink plan and exclusive recipes in your inbox throughout the month. 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’m really glad you’re here. This first Freewild Spirits Club week is intentionally simple. Think of it as setting up one useful building block you can lean on all...

Two martinis sit on a white surface.

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! After weeks of heavy holiday fare, I'm more than ready for a reset. With a new month (and a new year) kicking off, it feels like the perfect time to lighten things up in the drinks department. I’ve been enjoying a more intentional approach to drinks this week. Not in a strict way, just choosing things that feel good and fit the moment. That can look like: Savory, spirit-forward classics that don’t rely on sweetness Low-sugar, refreshing staples that...

Two images of ginger cocktails sit side by side.

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. Happy new year, Reader! Many people choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but mine is New Year's. There's something so wonderful about getting dressed up in sequins, the tumble of confetti and the sparkling champagne bubbles in glasses clinking at midnight. Even in the years my husband and I stay home, make steaks and get cozy...