profile

Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

✨spice✨ up the season

Published 8 days ago • 2 min read

easy, elegant entertaining

Hey, Reader!

I would be remiss if I let fall pass by without sharing recipes that star one of my favorite flavors — cinnamon!

Just a sprinkle of cinnamon gives drinks (and baked goods, and breakfast, and coffee... the list goes on) a cozy element that is unmatched as the weather turns.

I like to use cinnamon syrup to add a splash of cinnamon to my cocktails. Cinnamon lovers can amp up the flavor with a cinnamon sugar rim and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon stick as a garnish!

These drinks harness the sugar, spice and everything nice that cinnamon brings to the table:

cinnamon white russian

The white russian is a classic — for good reason, the creamy coffee cocktail is delish! — but with cinnamon? It may just top the original! Give this sipper a go and decide just how spicy you prefer it.

cinnamon dolce latte

Homemade cinnamon dolce syrup makes this latte just like what you'd find at the coffeeshop — only better! Cinnamon and vanilla pair perfectly with coffee for a morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up.

cinnamon whiskey

Control the amount of spice, and the ingredients, when you make your own cinnamon whiskey. You just need two ingredients and some time to create your own infused spirit perfect for mixing into drinks all season long. It also makes a great gift!

homemade apple cider

Apple cider may be the ultimate cozy fall drink, especially when made at home! It's the perfect blend of sweet and spicy to enjoy on its own, or mixed into a drink like the apple cider mojito.

fireball eggnog

The warmth of traditional eggnog meets the bold kick of cinnamon-infused whiskey in this twist on a seasonal favorite. It may just become your new favorite holiday tradition!

I hope one of these recipes warms you up as the weather cools!

Stay spicy!

Susannah

★★★★★
​Did you know? If you make a recipe you found online, rating it directly helps the website and lets people know it's worth trying. If you make one of my recipes, please leave a review letting me know how it went! Look for the ★ symbol.

about me

Hi! I’m Susannah, here to help you bring a touch of elegance to every gathering. From cocktails to quick bites, I share simple, stylish recipes that bring people together.

your holiday companion

$15.97

Holiday Spirits Recipe eBook

From Susannah Brinkley Henry, the author of the cocktail blog Feast + West comes Holiday Spirits, featuring 30 seasonal... Read more
​

$0.00

2024 Cocktail Advent Calendar

Celebrate with our advent calendar and a new cocktail every day! Sign up now to get the calendar and 25 exclusive... Read more
​

​

PO Box 584, Pineville, NC 28134
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​

Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

Susannah Brinkley Henry

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.

Read more from Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining
A hot cocktail in a clear glass mug with lemon and whole spices.

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! So much of Thanksgiving is focused on the feast. The turkey, the potatoes, the dessert... But what happens when the leftovers are packaged and the table has been cleared? Nightcaps. A nightcap (or after-dinner drink) is a perfect way to end a meal, but it can also act as a sort of boozy hurrah just before bedtime. You decide what you need after a day filled with family and friends. 😉 Either way, we can all agree a nightcap is the perfect way to end a...

about 18 hours ago • 2 min read
A glass jar with dried fruit, spices and sweeteners.

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Fall is in full swing and I can tell you're leaning into the seasonal flavors! Pumpkin tends to steal the show, but there are plenty of other tastes that embody fall. Every so often I like to share what's trending with my followers in the hopes that it will inspire you to try something new. Here's what everyone is loving right now: cocktail infusion kits So many of you are getting a jump on holiday gifting with these cocktail infusion kits! They're easy...

13 days ago • 2 min read
A fall mojito garnished with apple slices, a mint sprig and a cinnamon stick on a rattan coaster with a red apple in the background.

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! With Halloween over, Thanksgiving will be here in what feels like 5 minutes and I'm getting so excited to celebrate! The food menu is always the easy part to me — since a lot of it is steeped in tradition, it basically plans itself. But the drinks are where I like to mix it up! There are so many fun fall recipes that can enhance every gathering, from Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving to Black Friday brunch (which should totally it's own holiday). I've...

15 days ago • 3 min read