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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.

A citrus mocktail garnished with dried fruit rounds.
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these drinks are perfect for january sipping 🍹

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...

Puff pastry with cranberry and nuts garnished with thyme.

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! Can you believe 2026 is almost here? I'm still trying to recover from the Christmas festivities, so there's no way I'm ready to spend my day in the kitchen creating a culinary masterpiece. Luckily, there are plenty of recipes that can wow without a heavy lift from you. From snacks to sippers, these are some of my...

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 keeping this quick because we’re in that weird in-between space — not quite done with this year, not quite ready for the next one. But I wanted to pop into your inbox with a few things before we turn the page on 2025. #1 - first things first Thank you for being here. Truly. I love emailing my people, and the fact...

A bloody mary cocktail sits in front of a plate of rim salt and a glass pitcher of bloody mary mix.

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! The Bloody Mary is a classic — there's even a day dedicated to the savory sipper (January 1, if you want to observe it). Traditionally made with vodka and tomato juice, you can customize this drink to easily make it your own. They have a reputation as a brunch bevvy and as a hangover cure (although that one is still unproven in my book). I love...

Two pomegranate martinis on a gold oval tray.

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! While these drinks may be lacking in champagne, they're still up for a celebration! If you need something that skips the bubbly, but still feels fancy enough to ring in the new year, you're in the right place. These festive sippers are filled with holiday flavor and work well for gatherings big and small. chocolate...

A cranberry brie bite garnished with rosemary on a silver tray.

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! Christmas has come and gone, so it's time to look towards 2026 — 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! I love a meal made of finger foods, both for its simplicity and the...