The only upside to the colder weather, is that it is now appropriate for me to make eggnog. And not just any eggnog, but pumpkin eggnog. Pinnacle Vodka came out with a pumpkin pie vodka this year, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
My goodness it dropped in temperature quickly! It feels like we went straight from September weather to December weather. Luckily, I have the perfect warm drink to keep you toasty. This is a … [Read more...]
Applejack Spiked Hot Cider
Well, we are apparently forecasted to get hit with yet another nor'easter on Halloween. I remember as a kid, some houses would serve us hot cider to keep us warm while trick-or-treating. Those (along … [Read more...]
Black Cauldron – An Adult Root Beer Float
Do you remember the first time you had a root beer float? I remember thinking "soda and ice cream, why hadn't someone mentioned this deliciousness to me before this very moment?!" Mind you, I was a … [Read more...]
East Side Cocktail with Basil & How to Make Caraway Vodka
Whenever I have a cocktail, I tend to lean towards refreshing drinks, usually with gin. But while visiting friends in New York, we went to a cocktail bar that used caraway vodka in a drink. (Caraway … [Read more...]
White Wine Sangria Pops
I was at a restaurant on Long Island that had a drink they called a “lushee” which was basically a frozen sangria. And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Pure brilliance. I told a friend … [Read more...]
Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade
I have a confession. I honestly don't get the brunch obsession with mimosas. Every time I order one, I end up drinking maybe half of it. It just doesn't do it for me. I love the general idea of them … [Read more...]
Bacon Bloody Mary
What could possibly make a traditional Bloody Mary even better? Bacon of course! The smoky taste of bacon is a perfect upgrade to everyone's favorite brunch accompaniment. I used Bakon Vodka to make … [Read more...]
Review of Routin 1883 Gourmet Syrups & Cocktails
One of my favorite parts of blogging is when I'm given the opportunity to sample products and give my honest review of them. I love the chance to try something new and to incorporate it into recipes. … [Read more...]
Rose-Scented Berry Prosecco
New Years Eve is a great time to add a little bit of glitz and glamor to your life. I, naturally, feel the need to do that to my drink. This is actually a take on a local restaurant's delicious … [Read more...]
Godiva Coffee – Pumpkin Spice & Caramel Pecan Bark
I am in love with fall, it is by far my favorite time of year. It is the only time of year I can give into my love of all things pumpkins and not get funny looks. Sadly, I feel like the autumn season … [Read more...]
Sangria
For Father's Day, I wanted to make my dad a somewhat traditional sangria. He is a man who has nothing and wants nothing (which is probably a result of having two daughters and a wife who want … [Read more...]
Berry Sangria
I have a bunch of fruit left over from my Berries with Lemon Mint Syrup. It's a lovely warm weekend in Philadelphia which immediately made me think of sangria. What a perfect way to use more of these … [Read more...]
Strawberry-Mint Mojitos
There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than a mojito. My CSA share came with mint this week as well, so mojitos sounded like a perfect drink for this little heat wave we are … [Read more...]
