easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! ICYMI: It's still winter. ❄️ If we're getting technical, winter really just started (on December 21, if you're curious.) Even if you're not having to pull on some snow boots and shovel, the days can get a bit dreary. Enter: warm drinks! These are some of my favorite recipes to curl up with on the couch: spiked hot chocolate On it's own hot chocolate is a classic that warms you from head to toe. But when you add a bit of booze? This childhood favorite...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, winter is long, bleak and cold, but the bright spot? Two words for you: winter citrus. Produce is almost always better when it's in season and citrus in the wintertime is hard to beat! Bright flavors and booze can almost make you forget that it's dark before dinner... almost. So, what should you seek out at the store, and how should you use it? Here's what my cocktail besties and I recommend: blood orange mimosas Blood orange is the ultimate winter flavor and these...
9 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! It's been a month (maybe more) of enjoying heavy holiday fare — are you feeling it, too? As I get into the swing of a new month and a new year, I'm ready to lighten things up in the drinks department. We may be in the depths of winter, but sipping on something a bit less sweet that helps me close my eyes and imagine the sunshine of a summer day. It also serves as a reset button for my palate after a lot of sweet holiday sippers. The other great thing...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Reader, Mocktails — cocktails without alcohol — are gaining in popularity, and it's easy to see why! With complex flavors and stunning presentation, you don't even miss the booze. If you're partaking in Dry January or simply cutting back after the holidays, then these recipes will help get your month off to a strong start. My cocktail besties and I love these recipes and know you will too: piña colada mocktail Insanely delicious, this creamy piña colada mocktail is perfect for...
15 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Since today is Bloody Mary Day, we're letting her be the star of the show! These savory sippers are a classic, traditionally made with vodka and tomato juice — but they're SO easy to customize, too! They have a reputation as a brunch bevvy, and as a hangover cure (although that one is still unproven in my book). I love that the recipe is scalable — mix one for yourself or a big batch to share. It's easy to make a Bloody Mary and you just can't beat the...
16 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! With Christmas come and gone, it's time to look towards 2025 — can you believe it?! If you're ringing in the new year at home with family or friends, this email is for you. Skip the sit-down dinner and opt for quick and easy appetizers instead! Appetizers are the unsung heroes of many celebrations. Together, they're strong enough to feed a crowd; on their own, they are a wonderful complement to the meal itself. AND they keep people going enough to enjoy...
17 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! The countdown to Christmas may be over but now the end of the year is looming. It always sneaks up on me, how about you? Not only will next week bring the start of 2025, but I'm also looking forward to celebrating 11 years since I published my first blog post! Whether you've been here since the beginning or are just starting your cocktail journey, thank you for being here! It means so much to be able to share recipes and fun with this incredible...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hey there, Reader, Christmas has come and gone, and that means that the new year is on its way in! While plain champagne is the go-to option for celebrating, a sparkling cocktail is festive and fun! After all, we're toasting to the beginning of a whole new year. Here's what my cocktail besties and I recommend to ring in the new year: elderflower sparkler A sparking elderflower cocktail has just the right amount of floral, sweet and acidic notes make it totally unforgettable. With three simple...
22 days ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! The next few days are shaping up to be full of holiday spirit. I'm a firm believer in starting the day off on the right foot, and for Christmas, that means festive drinks with holiday spirits! Here are my favorites to help get your spirits merry and bright from the get-go: christmas mimosas Start your morning strong with a beautifully bubbly Christmas mimosa! With crisp champagne bubbles and tart cranberry juice, this cocktail is not too sweet and is...
25 days ago • 2 min read