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The Spooky Eye Halloween Cocktail
Boo! October snuck up on us like a zombie in the night... Except, you know, faster. It feels like just yesterday we were sipping rosé and shaking up summer cocktails. But, suddenly, we find ourselves picking apples and celebrating Oktoberfest. Yes, fall is officially in full ...read more
How to Make a Classic Mint-Julep for Derby Day
My in-laws are in the horse-raising-and-racing business. It's a crazy, thrilling, and totally risky trade, but they absolutely love it. And I can understand why... The animals are stunning, the tracks are buzzing, and the races themselves are edge-of-your-seat exciting. One thing ...read more
This Bourbon Peach Thyme Sweet Tea Cocktail
Uh-oh, ladies, my roots are showing...my southern roots that is. Many of you many only think of drinking bourbon when watching the Kentucky Derby in May, but please reconsider. This bourbon peach thyme sweet tea cocktail screams summertime in the south. A celebration of summer ...read more
Conversation Hearts Vodka and Martini
We're totally in the Valentine's Day spirit and after seeing Conversation Hearts in just about every store we've been in lately we knew we needed to infuse some vodka with this traditional Valentine candy. Then, of course, we whipped up an easy Conversation Heart Martini to sip ...read more
Cranberry Cocktail for the Holidays
What better way to spread some holiday cheer then by toasting it up with a holiday inspired cocktail. Cranberry is always associated with the holidays and this cranberry cocktail is easy to create for your next holiday soiree. We love Champagne during the holidays and adding ...read more
A Friendsgiving Bourbon Cocktail
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. Our custom Friendsgiving Bourbon ...read more
Hard Apple Cider Recipe for Fall
Baby, it's cold outside! Even the deep south saw snow this week. Tonight the low is 19 and the rest of the week is following suit. So, what do we need when it's cold outside, girls? Something warm to drink, of course! For me, this is typically ginger or chamomile tea. On special ...read more
How to Turn Wine Into Bubbly With This Kitchen Hack
We usually have a good supply of red wine on hand in our home, but I try to have a more diverse variety stocked on our shelves and in our fridge as we approach the holidays. I like to have bottle of something fizzy and fancy chilled should we find ourselves having an impromptu ...read more
A Frozen Mai Tai To Celebrate National Mai Tai Day
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. Related: Paloma cocktail ...read more
The Best Summer Cocktails
My son's Kindergarten teacher sent home a note today that said "we are officially counting down the last 10 days of school." For the next week and a half, they'll be celebrating with one special surprise every day. Of course, most of these "surprises" involve some level of ...read more
Tropical Cooler
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
The Winter Mule Cocktail
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
3 Ways to Celebrate National Coffee Day
Mamas and coffee... The two go together like babies and blowouts, toddlers and tantrums, kids and cocktails (for you, I mean). Tomorrow is National Coffee Day, but who cares?! Besides a freebie or two at your local café, it's pretty much just like every other day of the year. ...read more
Usher in Fall With a Caramel Apple Mule
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the kids have returned to school, and the air has that crisp and cool edge to it, it's time to accept that summer is almost over. As much as I love the warm weather, I have to admit that I am ready to embrace fall with its colorful leaves, ...read more
A Simple and Refreshing Vodka Cocktail Recipe
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! For more cocktails ideas, try this simple Vodka Watermelon cocktail at Take Time for Style. Fall is quickly approaching but ...read more
Unique Margarita Recipes
Today is National Margarita Day. Yep, a whole 24 hours devoted to my drink of choice. And now that it's creeping up on 5 PM, let's pucker up and pour one in a big tall glass. I fully intend on celebrating with a Mexican feast complete with a pitcher of spiked liquid ...read more
Five Minute Margarita
I'm not afraid to admit that I'm totally over Summer. We have a great relationship for about two weeks and then I'm ready to break up and move on to Fall. To get me through the sweltering heat, I resort to refreshing (and easy) cocktails like this 5 Minute Margarita. It's the ...read more
The Michelada Mexican Cocktail with Clamato
Of course around here on Momtrends you've probably already figured out that we like a good cocktail. Being in the Western US (Arizona) and so close to Mexico, there are a lot of Latin flavors around here. We decided we wanted to try the Michelada Mexican Cocktail made with ...read more
Sparkling Pineapple Cup Cocktail Recipe
I've been feeling as if I have the "winter blues" lately, so to brighten myself up, I started thinking tropical. Caribbean pineapples are in season from December through February and by sniffing the, err, "butt" (that's the end without the palms--the palm end is called the ...read more
Greyhound Cocktail Recipe
I must have posed a mission to myself to see how many two ingredient cocktails I could make without realizing it because here I am at it again. Haha! It's Saturday night and officially cocktail hour in my house, so I decided to make use of the large and in charge bottle of Vodka ...read more
Easy Michelada Cocktail Recipe
If you've picked up anything from my cocktail posts, it's probably that I really like simple ones. I mean...I really dig them. Hey, mama's busy. I don't have all day to play bartender. Haha! Give me a two ingredient drink and I'm a happy girl! Luckily, there are a slew of 2 ...read more
Hot Buttered Rum Recipe and Mocktail
Looking for a classic way to warm up this winter? Try ourHot Buttered Rum recipe and mocktail. This drink is so creamy and delicious. I love all the flavors of the spices and rum together. I feel like I should be sipping it in front of a fireplace or building a snowman with the ...read more
'Tis (Almost) the Season: Inside the #MTHoliday Soiree 2015
We’re in a bit of a blogging conundrum here at Momtrends. You see, as moms, we want to experience and enjoy the present. But as editors, we need to think ahead and anticipate the trends. And, so, while we desperately want to bask in the beauty of fall and soak up these last few ...read more
Saturday Sips: The Moscow Mule
Despite summer being unofficially (and almost officially) over, I'm still very much enjoying the last few fleeting days of fun and sun. It's been hot in New York this past week, so I decided to make the most of these bonus balmy nights with alfresco entertaining, light bites, and ...read more