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A pink drink in a stemmed glass topped with sugared cranberries on a gold cocktail pick.

find one flavor to last all season? yes you cran! ❤️

sip • snack • sparkle 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 holiday season is full of iconic flavors: pumpkin, peppermint, apple... The problem is finding one flavor that can stick around from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. One that can — or should I say, cran? Cranberries! With both sweet and tart notes, these beautiful berries go with turkey just as well as they do with...
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A red cranberry drink topped with whole cranberries and a lime wedge.

we’re feeling a little tart over here 😘

sip • snack • sparkle 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 holiday flavors, there are only a few that can span the entire season, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. One that can — or should I say, cran? Cranberries! These dark red beauties pack a punch of sweetness and tartness that pair with turkey just as well as they do with cookies. Since they lend a bold...
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A cider drink in a stemless glass topped with whole spices and a large square ice cube

these drinks make friendsgiving more fun 🥂

sip • snack • sparkle 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 Friendsgiving (or any celebration that involves a group) batches are your best friend. Between coordinating the food and drinks, making sure your space is cleaned up and being at the mercy of when your guests arrive, hosting comes with plenty of moving pieces. That's why although I’d generally recommend...
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A glass mug holds a creamy coffee drink topped with foam and cinnamon.

breakfast just got sweeter ☕

sip • snack • sparkle 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 added this Tiramisu Latte to the site this summer. It's creamy, sweet and ultra luxurious — just what I look for when I want to start my day off right. Little did I know that this was going to be one of the drinks features on Starbucks' holiday drink menu! It makes sense, the chocolate and rum notes give the drink a cozy...
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Mini mason jars hold golden shots topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles.

you'll only have pies for these cocktails 🥧

sip • snack • sparkle 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 about time for pies to take centerstage on the dessert table. I mean, in my family it's not Thanksgiving without a chocolate bourbon pecan pie! These sweet sippers draw inspiration from these deliciously filled desserts. It's amazing to take a sip and taste your favorite slice! If you want to enjoy something in place of...
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A decorative jar holds a brown simple syrup.

[syrup sunday] the cozy flavor i can’t quit ☕

with susannah of feast + west 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 Syrup Sunday, Reader, Every fall, there’s a moment when I want something warm that isn’t pumpkin. Chai is almost always the answer. It’s cozy and a little spicy, with that tea-shop comfort. It works in a morning coffee just as well as a late-night cocktail. I’m also a decaf chai every night kind of person, so this syrup was...
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Tall glass mug filled with a brown drink topped with a cinnamon stick.

the thanksgiving prep list i’m using this year 🍂

sip • snack • sparkle 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! Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, which is 18 days away. That sounds like plenty of time until you start the grocery list. Apple pie is my job every year, so I’d like everything else on the table to be easy. This email is to help you get ahead too: drinks for every guest, a few bites you can make early and a free planner to keep it...
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A rocks glass holds an amber cocktail with spices and a large square ice cube.

new season, old favorite 🍁

sip • snack • sparkle 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! Old-fashioneds are anything but old news! These boozy sips are popular on cocktail menus and one of the most requested drinks on the site. The classic recipe keeps it simple with whiskey, simple syrup, orange zest, cherry and bitters, but it's fun to experiment with! Switch up the booze, test different bitters or incorporate...
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a quick favor before the holidays 🍂

sip • snack • sparkle 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 about to send a lot of holiday recipes, and I’d hate for you to miss them. Every so often, an email lands in spam or Promotions instead of your main inbox, and you’d never know it was there. Here’s the fix. It takes about 10 seconds: Gmail: Drag this email into your Primary tab, or add susannah@feastandwest.com to your...
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