I'm still trying out some recipes for my sister's upcoming baby shower, which is going to be bumble bee themed. I'm working on making a beehive cake and have already determined a batch cocktail with … [Read more...]
Bees Knees Batch Cocktail
I am in full preparation mode for my sister's upcoming baby shower. We are doing a honeybee theme, I've been working on a beehive cake, honeycomb decorations, and honey-filled beverages, including … [Read more...]
Mojito Slushies
What. Is. With. This. Rain? I feel like it's never going to stop raining in Philadelphia! It is now mid- to late May and all I want to do is enjoy some warm weather on my deck. Even if the weather … [Read more...]
Grilled Margaritas
You've probably noticed by now that I love to grill. And with that, sometimes I grill some strange things, like this recipe for a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail, or this recipe for Grilled … [Read more...]
Fall Sangria
Summer stuck around for a while in Philadelphia; it's now October and the weather is just starting to feel like fall, so it's time for some Fall Sangria! I've wanted to make a fall sangria for … [Read more...]
Sparkling Blackberry Gimlets
Over the past year, quite a few of my good friends have gotten engaged. Four of us are getting married this summer (!), so we have plenty to celebrate and discuss when we meet up. We all love a … [Read more...]
Blue Rose Cocktail
I have never been one to shy away from sharing all of the awesomeness that the Philadelphia area has to offer. I am pretty darn proud of my city, especially when it comes to our rocking food and … [Read more...]
Sparkling Honey-Ginger Bourbon Lemonade
When I have friends coming to visit, I like to make a batch of cocktails beforehand so that I have a pre-made refreshment to serve. Lemonade-based drinks are a favorite of mine: I've made a … [Read more...]
Pom Collins Cocktail
It's that time of year again, East Passyunk Avenue's "Flavors of the Avenue" is almost here! From noon to 4 pm on Saturday, April 26, the best of East Passyunk's restaurants will be offering samples … [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...]
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...]