Happy Hour: Garden of Eden Cocktail
Last New Year’s Eve came and went as I worked on my cookbook into the wee hours of 2011, so this year I have two year’s worth of celebrating to do. I’ll be kicking things off with this festive gingery...
View ArticleHappy Hour: Grapefruit-Aperol Margarita
I love guests. I love chatting with them, laughing, and cheers-ing, but the truth is I play favorites. My affections can be easily bought with a good food gift. No, I don’t mean something fancy — just...
View ArticleThe Oscar Buzz Cocktail
Nothing says celebration like something bubbly so I’ve got two champagne cocktails to share with you today and tomorrow. First up is this blood orange and pomegranate champagne cocktail I’ve coined The...
View ArticleRed Carpet Glamour Cocktail
For the last of this week’s Oscars-inspired recipes, I wanted to share this gorgeous champagne cocktail made by mixologist Adam Seger. In addition to being a looker it’s also the winner of this year’s...
View ArticleLavender Bellini
May's TasteMaker, the chic Rachel Hollis, shares her recipe for a lavender bellini cocktail. Continue Reading: Lavender Bellini →
View ArticleHi Kai Mai Tai Cocktail
A recipe for a passion fruit twist on the classic Mai Tai cocktail.Continue Reading: Hi Kai Mai Tai Cocktail →
View ArticleRuby Red Cherry-Citrus Sangria
A Sangria recipe made with the top cherries of the season, cherry juice, and berry-flavored Chambord liqueur.Continue Reading: Ruby Red Cherry-Citrus Sangria →
View ArticleHarvest Pisco Smash Cocktail
Celebrating the start of fall with this muddled grape and sage cocktail, the Harvest Pisco Smash.Continue Reading: Harvest Pisco Smash Cocktail →
View ArticleSparkling Pear and Tamarind Cocktail
In honor of my best friend's bachelorette this weekend, I'm making this Sparkling Pear and Tamarind cocktail recipe.Continue Reading: Sparkling Pear and Tamarind Cocktail →
View ArticleBlood Orange and Thyme Paloma Cocktail
For this year's birthday cocktail, I'm doing a twist on the classic Paloma with tequila, thyme, and blood orange soda.Continue Reading: Blood Orange and Thyme Paloma Cocktail →
View ArticleBreaking The Ice
One of my all-time favorite summer cocktails, the Moscow Mule, gets seasonal with the addition of strawberry-infused vodka.Continue Reading: Breaking The Ice →
View ArticleTaking A Hint and Fending Off Social Suicide
A recipe for pomegranate-guava margaritas spiked with ginger liqueur.Continue Reading: Taking A Hint and Fending Off Social Suicide →
View ArticleFirst Last Friday: Zucchini and Ricotta Salata Bruschetta
This is the first installment of Last Fridays -- no, it's not an art show but a virtual cocktail party with me, Aida, and my food friend, Lillian. For the start of summer, we've got a Zucchini...
View ArticleFirst Last Friday: Lillet Lemonade
Welcome to the first installment of Last Fridays -- no, it's not an art show but a virtual cocktail party with me, Aida, and my food friend, Lillian. For the start of summer, we've got a Zucchini...
View ArticleRed, and White, and Stripes All Over
Here I’ve taken the ingredients for a Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail, floated it, and added a little salt for flavor and, so that if you close your eyes, you can almost hear the waves crashing in the...
View ArticleThe Happiest Hour
Celebrating my trip to Italy with this super simple and refreshing aperitif known as a Spritz.Continue Reading: The Happiest Hour →
View ArticleLast Friday: The Return Of The Antipasti Platter
For this month's Last Friday, Lillian and I were inspired by my recent trip to Italy and decided to give the antipasti platter an update. Continue Reading: Last Friday: The Return Of The Antipasti...
View ArticleLast Friday: Campari Watermelon Cooler
Inspired by my recent travels to Italy, this Last Friday cocktail hour inspiration includes revamped antipasti ideas and a recipe for a Campari Watermelon Cooler Cocktail.Continue Reading: Last Friday:...
View ArticleBourbon Peach Smash Cocktail
Saving the last of peach season with a red wine peach shrub and a recipe for a Bourbon Peach Smash cocktail. Continue Reading: Bourbon Peach Smash Cocktail →
View ArticleLast Friday: Spiced Persimmon-Maple Old Fashioned
For this month's Last Friday, Lillian and I decided to celebrate the start of persimmon season with Persimmon Bites and this Spiced Persimmon Old Fashioned. Continue Reading: Last Friday: Spiced...
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