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Cocktail Recipes

Bourbon and Pear Cocktail with Maple Ginger Syrup

Bourbon and Pear Cocktail with Maple Ginger Syrup

It’s starting to feel like fall to me. I swapped out all my soaps in the house to fall scents and I’m slowly putting my shorts and dresses into closet storage until next year. Summer is my favorite season, but I really try to embrace 

Caramel Apple Fireballs

Caramel Apple Fireballs

I have my cousin Ashley to thank for my very first sip of Fireball Whisky. However, I feel like I had an unfair advantage because she warned me about the risks before I even tried it. I’ll pass her warning along to everyone else: “That’s 

Blackberry Brandy Fizz Cocktail

Blackberry Brandy Fizz Cocktail

This blackberry fizz cocktail is a perfect way to start your new year! It’s bubbly, fizzy, and just the right amount of sweetness. You can easily make this a mocktail by just skipping the brandy and using a sparkling cider instead of the sparkling Moscato. 

Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

Is it just me, or is everyone extra hyped for fall this year? Maybe it’s because we are relishing in the changing seasons more than ever this year since our daily lives are so monotonous due to Covid. Either way, I’m on that fall bandwagon 

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

My family likes to drink. I mean they just really like to drink. Whenever we get together, usually the first question is, “Would you like a glass of wine?” and my answer is always, “Yes, now please.” Sometimes when I visit my dad and Tami 

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day is coming! I love hearing how everyone is celebrating, so tell me how you are celebrating in the comments below. Some of my friends get all fancied up to have a swanky dinner, some of them stay home with their sig-other and keep 

Mint Julep Three Ways

Mint Julep Three Ways

I had the opportunity to write a guest post for a really amazing site called Monsters of the Runway. Two really fun ladies, Payel and Antonia, put together a site that focuses on female sports fans. These gals knew I like to create fun cocktails 

Red Sangria

Red Sangria

Hey y’all! I’m in Atlantic City right now for my friend Theresa’s bachelorette party. Since we’re already out celebrating, I figured I’d share this recipe for red sangria with you so that you may also celebrate the fact that it’s almost the weekend. Make a