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Cocktail Recipes

Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila

Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila

Mac + Molly had some technical difficulties last week, but everything seems to be back to normal! To make up for some lost time, I promised an extra special, boozy cocktail. I saw my old Chicago train stop on the news yesterday morning covered in 

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

I spent my Sunday wishing there were a way for every team still in the running for the Super Bowl to lose. My wishes obviously did not come true, but a girl can dream! While dreaming, I noticed something: It’s been a while since I 

Holiday Sangria Recipe

Holiday Sangria Recipe

The holidays are upon us! You know what that means. Time for cocktails! As much as I love a good margarita in the summer, there is something to be said for holiday cocktails. They always have a little bit of spice and that cozy feeling. 

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 

Summer Cocktail: Orange Tequila Spritzer

Summer Cocktail: Orange Tequila Spritzer

My boyfriend and I were just noticing how we seem to always run out of all of our liquors at the same time. I think it’s because if I see one bottle getting low, I switch to something else. Not the best habit in the 

Rum and Ginger Cocktail

Rum and Ginger Cocktail

I was cleaning out my refrigerator before Memorial Day to make room for new things and I found some almost empty bottles of ginger ale and apple juice. You know what that means – I had to make a cocktail with them, of course! I 

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 

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