Spring is finally just around the corner! (Can I get a "hallelujah?!") T-minus four days until the Vernal Equinox is here, and I couldn't be more excited for the milder temps, sunnier forecasts, and breezier afternoons. We had a little sneak peek of spring yesterday in the New ...read more
Tomorrow is National Margarita Day... and, bonus, it's also Friday (after a looooong and cold holiday week at home with the littles off from school.) And, so, we say there is more than one reason to celebrate with a special tequila drink. But this is not your average marg recipe. ...read more
Cupid's cocktails--that's what I'm calling these three delicious drink recipes. Sweet, bright, and PINK, they'll surely inspire feelings of fuzzy love and buzzy delight come Valentine's Day. Whether you're planning a Galentine's dinner or romantic tête-à-tête with your plus-one, ...read more
Who's hosting a Friendsgiving fete this year? I love the idea of gathering my girls for a night of food, fun, and drinks. I'm grateful to have a bunch of besties and I'd love to show my love through delicious delights and savory surprises. When hosting a holiday, I generally ...read more
My neighborhood goes big on Halloween. There are parties, gatherings, parades, and scary-awesome celebrations that go on for weeks. There are kid-friendly festivities and grown-up dinner parties, frightfully fun desserts and kooky-spooky cocktails. It's a blast. But, this year, I ...read more
Have you ever tried a Paloma? If not, you should the first chance you get. It's layered pink fizzy yumminess should be enjoyed by all at least once. And, with National Tequila Day coming up the 24th, it's the perfect reason to whip up a batch of Paloma's and catch up with your ...read more
Summer is all about slowing down and spending time with family and friends. Cookouts reign supreme during this sweltering season, but sometimes, parties are more formal. And what better than a classy craft cocktail for your more intimate dinner parties. This blackberry sage gin ...read more
Do you have a favorite frozen cocktail? Do you prefer sugary sweet cocktails or cocktails where other flavors come through? If you love frozen cocktails and a lovely balanced flavor where the rum shines through, this frozen mai tai cocktail is for you. A lovely combination of ...read more
Can you believe the Fourth of July is almost here? Time is progressing so quickly I can hardly believe it myself. And what does the upcoming holiday mean? It means you need a good Independence Day cocktail. It's all about the cookouts and cocktails! And this summer cocktail is ...read more
Watermelon season is here and I, for one, am ecstatic. We all adore watermelon, and it has to be one of my absolute favorite fruits. Hence, today's watermelon slush cocktail. The juicy sweet taste is not only delicious but super hydrating. And it pairs amazingly well with mint. ...read more
Memorial Day weekend is approaching--the unofficial start of the summer season. Time to invite over guests for good food, great drinks, and alfresco entertaining. A signature cocktail is always a hit at your start-of-summer soiree, and this delightfully punchy and palatable drink ...read more
Happy Cinco de Mayo 2018! To celebrate I whipped up a delicious twist on the traditional margarita cocktail. Today's version features juicy strawberries and fragrant basil. One of my favorite flavor combos for a sweet and refreshing drink (alcoholic or not). How do you celebrate ...read more
When it's warm outside and the sun is shining, I seem to long for a cold, fruity, and refreshing cocktail. Anyone else? This week's cocktail certainly fits that description, and with the coconut water, it is super light too! Be careful though; these are so delish that you could ...read more
Can you believe it will be Valentine's day in a few more days? It seems like this year is progressing at light's speed. Do you have your plans set for this year's Love Day? I'm not sure what my husband has planned. Not that I'm supposed to, of course. I have planned a delicious ...read more
Alas, the holidays are over and the New Year has begun. Anyone else feeling a little conflicted? I love a fresh slate to start a new year, but I love the holidays as well. Oh well, everything has its season. And this season is undoubtedly winter! It's a frigid 9 degrees outside ...read more
Put down that pumpkin spice latté. Fall doesn't officially arrive for another 21 days--what's the rush? Before we pick apples at the orchard and break out our favorite boot, let's enjoy these last few fleeting days and weeks of summer. And what better way to celebrate the ...read more
I can not believe that I am saying this, because it is so hard to fathom, but summer is winding down. For many families, the school year has already begun! Fall is quickly approaching but there are plenty of summer days and warm nights left before the cool crisp weather arrives. ...read more
Time to start planning! St. Patrick's Day is next Friday, so today we're helping you get prepared for celebrating that little bit of Irish in you (everyone is a little Irish on St. Paddy's Day, right?) with three green cocktails to serve to your fellow revelers. Sure there will ...read more
Raise your hand if you're ready to kiss 2016 goodbye! I, for one, am looking forward to 2017 - a new year, a fresh start, a reset. If you're still looking for to something to serve tonight, check out our Saturday Sip archives for gems like fresh cranberry martini, tasty ...read more
Looking for something a little different to serve this holiday season? Skip the traditional eggnog and instead serve up a batch of this hot apple cider nog - all the creamy goodness that you love of eggnog but with the added sweetness and seasonal touch of hot apple cider. ...read more
Still have some fresh cranberries left over from last week's cranberry gin martini or one of these fresh cranberry recipes? Then dust off those copper Moscow Mule cups and mix up a batch of this holiday version - the Cranberry Moscow Mule. I had pinned this recipe a year or so ...read more
December is here! All month I'll be sharing some of my favorite holiday cocktails to serve at your holiday parties, a cozy night in, or you know, on a Wednesday after adulting all day long. First up, the cranberry gin martini. A few days ago we shared some tasty ways to use ...read more
The mornings are crisp. The leaves are red. That can only mean one thing - it's time for cider! While I caved and bought the kids a bottle of Trader Joe's Spiced Cider yesterday, I've be enjoying a few flavors from the Angry Orchard Hard Cider collection. Whether you're brand new ...read more
Kid costumes to coordinate. Pumpkins to carve. Candy to buy or, even better, a non-candy treat to organize. I shared some easy Halloween punches to make for a crowd last week, but I get it - creating a brand new cocktail for Halloween may just be one too many things to put on the ...read more
