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 Oscar's Week! I'll admit, I'm not one to mark my calendar (it's on March 15) and count down the days to the show, but I do like to watch at least a little of it. And I love an excuse to mix up film-inspired drinks — we're talking old Hollywood classics, cocktails that played their own role in movies or those that...
about 22 hours ago • 2 min read
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 I first started crafting drinks at home, simple syrup was one of those things I used to buy for my cocktails and I would use it in my morning coffee as well. I knew I liked it because I loved the coffee shops that provided this easy sweetener for my weekend coffees and teas, rather than having to stir sugar...
4 days ago • 2 min read
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! If you ask me, classic cocktails are some of the recipes that any at-home bartender should know how to make. Why? Well, by definition, a classic is "judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind." That means these drinks have been proven delicious again and again — what more do...
6 days ago • 2 min read
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! Classic cocktails are classic for a reason. With timeless flavors and recipes that satisfy, it's great to have one or two in your repertoire. When you need to make them work for all ages, or prefer to sip sans booze, you can substitute zero-proof spirits into the recipe. This easy swap proves that non-alcoholic drinks...
7 days ago • 3 min read
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! Tea is such an underrated addition to drinks. Sure, it's great on its own, but as an ingredient it can add botanical flavors that are otherwise hard to capture. It's the perfect thing as we transition from winter into spring. There are plenty of varieties from bright to cozy, making it mesh well with different boozy...
8 days ago • 2 min read
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! If you're like me, coffee is a household staple. And like most everyone, I do enjoy indulging in a fancy drink from the coffeeshop every once in awhile. Over the years I've cut back on my trips to get coffee out and about for two reasons: I like saving time and money I've leveled up my coffee at home Just a few small...
11 days ago • 2 min read
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 always feels like a reset. Longer days, brighter flavors and just enough warmth to gather again. Even my cats have finally adjusted to the last time change, so naturally we’re about to do it all over again. IYKYK. This month brings St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and National Cocktail Day on March 24. Add in spring...
12 days ago • 4 min read
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 winter sippers, it's hard to beat a hot toddy. It's cozy, boozy and might just cure the common cold (at least according to some). It's a great drink if you want something lighter than hot chocolate and with plenty of variations, there's something everyone will enjoy. bourbon hot toddy There is nothing...
13 days ago • 2 min read
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'm going to let you in on a little secret — you don't need a lot to create a drink you'll love. Sure, there are complicated cocktails that look and taste amazing. But would you want to put in the effort for one of those every time you want a drink? I sure don't! These recipes use three ingredients (or less) to create...
15 days ago • 2 min read