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blackberry bourbon smash
what is a blackberry bourbon smash? This drink is such a classic cocktail. A “smash” is comprised of seasonal fruits, mint, citrus, and a spirit of your choice. If you’ve ever had a mint julep, which is basically just bourbon, sugar, and mint, the smash is like the julep’s close relative. But this drink has […]
skinny blackberry margarita
skinny blackberry margarita There’s not many cocktails I love more than margaritas. They’re so refreshing, lower in calories if made fresh, and seriously delicious. This skinny blackberry margarita is easy to make, and offers a kick of flavor on top of my basic skinny margarita! Always feel free to adjust any of the fresh juices […]
skinny margarita recipe
the best homemade skinny margarita recipe Making a skinny margarita at home is incredibly quick, simple, and rewarding. I’ve never been a fan of the pre-made mixes that most restaurants offer; they’re so sweet, sticky, and unsatisfying. But this skinny margarita recipe is full of fresh citrus juice, light agave nectar, and (of course) tequila! […]
cucumber mojito
Yes, I’m definitely still trying to get a few summer cocktails pushed out before the official “chill” sets in. Thus, here’s a cucumber mojito for your end-of-summer cocktail party. (If you need my address so you can send me an invite, just holla.) Last week, I went up the street to the little farmer’s market […]
blackberry, sage + grapefruit mocktail
Well, guys. Cheers to the first ever mocktail recipe on the blog! This drink is fruity, floral, tart, and so refreshing! And obviously, it’s non-alcoholic, so it’s packed with body-loving nutrients, without being dragged down by any booze. I planted an herb garden on our balcony about six weeks ago, and my sage is CRAZY big. I […]
blueberry cilantro margaritas
I’m all about the margaritas this summer. (Duh). These magical little blueberry cilantro margaritas are inspired by my first brush with learning craft cocktails. In a restaurant I worked for back in Kansas City, there were probably ten craft cocktails on the menu, and most of them were very labor intensive. But the blueberry cilantro […]
Grilled Peach and Bourbon Cocktail
you deserve some booze with your fruit. It’s SUMMER! Day 3. I’m here to gift you with a killer cocktail to enjoy this weekend while you bask in the sunshine. It’s made with fresh grilled peaches and bourbon, and I don’t know about you, but that’s really all I need in life this summer. Peaches are stunning […]
spa day cocktail with grapefruit + cucumber
I’m not kidding you when I say this super simple cocktail is three years in the making. Really! It took me three years to get out of my head, and finally simplify one of my favorite cocktails in the world : the spa day cocktail with grapefruit + cucumber. Here’s the story. When we lived […]
grilled pineapple + jalapeño margaritas
juicy grilled pineapple and spicy jalapeño are blended together for the ultimate sweet + heat margarita! grilled pineapple and jalapeño margaritas are so refreshing and a little spicy, this is the perfect margarita for summer! It’s HOT outside. The two days of spring we had this year were relatively enjoyable, but now we’ve already moved […]
spiced pear and bourbon cocktail
Happy New Year, everyone! This cold weather has got me wanting to stay indoors for the rest of my life. Instead of hitting the gym or running errands on my never-ending list, I just want to sit on my couch and sip on this spiced pear and bourbon cocktail. It brings all the warm fuzzies […]