I love s'mores everything. I love the classic and all the twists. If it has chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers, I'm in. While nothing can replace making s'mores around the campfire, there are so many honorable mentions in the world that it was high time I shared my own. This s'mores martini is a sweet favorite that can act as a dessert cocktail for any occasion. Ingredients: 2 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. heavy cream 1 oz. marshmallow vodka (or vanilla) 2 tablespoons chocolate ... Read More
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Pomegranate Moscow Mule
If you're looking for the next cocktail for your girls' night in, look no further. This Pomegranate Moscow Mule is a super easy twist on the classic cocktail and will have your friends requesting it at all of your get-togethers. Enjoy this refreshing drink on a warm summer's evening while sitting on the deck or at the next book club meeting when you're discussing heavy literature. You could even *gasp* have one just because you feel like it. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Peppermint Martini
I have daydreamed about having a Christmas evening with friends--it's something I actively miss and I don't know that I realized how lucky I was to have people who thought that kind of thing was fun in the States. While life is rather different now, I still enjoy making the most of the season in my own way. A special evening drink next to the lights of the tree with a Christmas movie on does the trick. I love how easy and festive this peppermint martini is--it's perfect for sipping on a quiet ... Read More
Cranberry Spritzer
Here's the thing--I am super messed up all the way around when I'm in New Zealand. Fall is spring and Halloween has pink flowers and Christmas has barbecues. I want my American comfort foods for the seasons my body thinks it should be. Not only are October and November not full of pumpkin spice and roast meals here, warm drinks just don't work as the weather is warming up. I've been working on ways to get some of the northern hemisphere fall flavors in a more palatable southern hemisphere spring ... Read More
Spiked Winter Cider
When Scott and I visited Edinburgh, we visited the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the Botanic Lights 2016. It was an absolutely perfect night-- clear and cool, but not too cold. It was our first night in Edinburgh and I was already in love with the city. Attending such a gorgeous event put me over the top. We followed a path filled with light displays, music, and the occasional treat, like a warm drink stand. I can't pass up a warm cider and drinking one while we strolled has become a ... Read More
Mango Blackberry Mint Margarita
There isn't anything better than a frozen margarita on a scorching day. It's a drink meant for relaxing and chatting on a lazy afternoon. It's almost always a pretty drink, too, so you can enjoy looking at it when you're not sipping. We've been doing a lot of house projects lately and recently decided we needed a bit of relaxing time with a nice drink. After a quick look through the freezers and garden, our Mango Blackberry Mint Margarita was born! Ingredients: 2 oz tequila 3 oz ... Read More