Tag Archives: cocktails

Holiday Perks

It’s apporopriate to wear a tie and house slippers. Any day that starts with a parade is a good one. You’re allowed to start drinking whenever you start cooking.

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Serve Signature Cocktails

 Skipping the traditional full bar can save you hundreds of dollars. Hint: The Knot estimates that couples spent an average of about $2,800 on alcohol in 2023. Instead of splashing out on the bar, select two signature cocktails, aka your and … Continue reading →

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Ripple Spritz

I laughed for a good minute after reading the name of the latest cocktail “Ripple Spritz.” It reminded me of one of my favorite comedians, the late great Redd Fox, and the classic television show Sanford and Son (for those … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Cocktail!

Got Whiskey! What I love about Blue Stem is the box tells you what’s included. This box included: Ginger simple syrup, aromatic bitters, kumquat aromatize, and a recipe card for a cocktail called “The Root”. This box would make eight cocktails. … Continue reading →

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Blackberries

Blackberry Bramble– shake two measures of gin, one of freshly squeezed lemon juice and half a measure of sugar syrup together and serve with ice, blackberries, and a sprig of rosemary. The perfect autumn salad layers a bed of leaves … Continue reading →

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