Liquid Gold – Mulled Pineapple Cocktail

Mulled Pineapple Cocktail

It’s no secret that I love to throw a party, and a reason for celebrating is definitely not necessary. So when my copy of Winter Cocktails arrived in the mail, my excitement level was through the roof! It’s a gorgeous book full of party-friendly recipes from the ladies over at new-to-me blog Cookin’ and Shootin’. The book […]

Green Gimlet

Green Gimlet

Sometimes I want a cocktail that’s on the savory side, but don’t quite feel up to tackling a meal-sized bloody mary. That’s where this Green Gimlet comes in. And for those wondering if that near radioactive green hue is the product of food coloring: nope! It’s alllll natural – a combination of lime juice, basil simple […]

Ginger Blood Orange Cocktail

Ginger Blood Orange Cocktail

I have a thing for ginger beer. I usually use it in cocktails (see here), and in fairly large quantities. But for this cocktail right hurr, I prefer just a splash. There is some delicious citrus action going on, and it would be a shame to hide it. Now, I feel I should warn you: this cocktail […]

Boozy Mint Lemonade

boozy mint lemonade

If you don’t mind, I’d like to take a stroll over to fantasy land for a moment. You know, the one where you have your own private island, endless free time, and people to fan you with palm leaves while you sip something delicious? Maybe we can even keep this fantasy going into a world […]

Strawberry Rose Water Fizz

strawberry rose water fizz

This all started with Indian food, strangely enough. The night before our recent trip to San Diego we were out running errands and needed good takeout food something fierce. We pulled into the nearest strip mall where there was a small, plain sign that said something about vegetarian Indian food. That was all we needed […]

Kentucky Mules

kentucky mules

It’s Friday night before The Big Game, and I’m willing to bet that if you’re even half as OCD as I am about menu planning, you’ve got your food all figured out. Well here’s something you may have overlooked: a signature cocktail. I’ve brought up how much I love cocktails at parties before, but allow […]

Spiced Cider Cocktail

spiced cider cocktail

I don’t drink cocktails too often; I’m more of a beer and wine kind of gal. However, there’s something wonderful about being handed a beautiful, seasonally appropriate cocktail as you arrive at a dinner party or holiday gathering. And if the cocktail is strong… well now we’re really getting a party started. I don’t mean […]