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Cocktail Recipes

Green Tea & Honey Cocktail

Green Tea & Honey Cocktail

You know what I love almost as much as mac & cheese? Cheap booze. You can’t judge me because I know you agree with me. I happened across this Stoli Sticki vodka on one of my many Target excursions and when I looked at the 

Iced Coffee Floats

Iced Coffee Floats

Yeah it is still freezing here in Chicago. But quite frankly, I can’t wait any longer for iced coffee. For a little treat, I made myself some iced coffee floats. That’s right. I added ice cream. And Bailey’s. Okay so it wasn’t exactly a LITTLE 

Strawberry Screwdrivers

Strawberry Screwdrivers

I realize this drink recipe is easy. I also realize there are only two ingredients. But, you wouldn’t want me to hold out on you just because a recipe is TOO EASY. Right? So here it is, the Strawberry Screwdriver. Maybe I had it as 

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 

Holiday Egg Nog

Holiday Egg Nog

I am a firm believer in cocktails having a huge part in the holiday season. I cannot be the only one that feels even more festive after a glass or two of holiday punch or egg nog. I made this eggnog cocktail for a guest 

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

I had a cocktail party recently. The party was a hit, but since I was mixing pitchers of this Apple Pie Cocktail, nobody really seemed interested in the spiced wine I made. To be completely honest, that was fine by me. I sealed it up 

Apple Pie Cocktail

Apple Pie Cocktail

So, Julia and I decided we needed a fancy little cocktail party for the ladies at work. I decided to host it last night at my place and we had a great night! Thanks to all the girls for getting dolled up and coming out 

Michigan Cherries + Vodka Lemonade

Michigan Cherries + Vodka Lemonade

So I promised another recipe with my Michigan cherries and now it is time to deliver! I’ve mentioned before that I am a sucker for vodka lemonades. This time, I thought it might be fun to mix it up and add a little cherry juice.