Cinco de Mayo is mañana, and we're excited to celebrate with chips, guac, and festive drinks. It's going to be one heck of a Sunday Fun-Day, and we've rounded up three fizzy and fabulous cocktail recipes to make the fiesta extra fun! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 parts Blanco Tequila½ ...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
Let the Super Bowl countdown (and content!) begin! This next week, we'll be sharing lots of recipes, roundups, ideas, and inspiration... and we're kicking off (get it?) the celebration with two unexpected and totally refreshing drinks to serve at your fun football-game affair. ...read more
Can you believe Halloween has come and passed? That means one thing, the holidays are quickly approaching. And, we all know what that means, our willpower will be tested over and over again. We will be inundated with sweets, carbs, and cocktails galore. Of course, we want to ...read more
If you follow along with my cocktail column here on Momtrends, you already know that I am HUGE brunch fan. Brunch, for me, conjures up images of bellinis, mimosas, and bloody Marys. While I'm a big fan of the first two, the Bloody Mary has never been a cocktail I've liked. Until ...read more
September in the South is, in my opinion, still summer. The eighties and nineties always prevail and make the traditional fall flavors that I crave so much slightly out of reach. As much as I want to relax and sip on some hot cider, at the moment, I still need something iced. ...read more
Now that we are getting back into the swing of school, sports, and homework, life is a bit more hectic than it was in the summertime. If you are anything like me, this means extra coffee. After the first few weeks, I've adjusted to the routine fairly well. It's those first weeks ...read more
Uh-oh, ladies, my roots are showing...my southern roots that is. This bourbon peach thyme sweet tea cocktail screams summertime in the south. A celebration of summer flavors pairs perfectly to quench your thirst. I bet you cannot enjoy a sip without letting an "ahhhh" slip ...read more
Recently, my family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at a premier resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We make an annual trip there and love every second we get to soak up the sun and sand. This year, I enjoyed a delightful and crisp cocktail sitting by the pool. It was a ...read more
Who wants to add some new ways to eat peaches to their summer menu? I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for new and exciting ways I can incorporate my favorite fruit into my summer diet. Because if there is one fruit, besides watermelon, that totally embody summer for ...read more
Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda. Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...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
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
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
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
To Brunch or not to Brunch?? If it gives you a reason to serve this pomegranate mimosa, TO BRUNCH it is! Always brunch! And what better cocktail to have with brunch than a mimosa? With the holidays quickly approaching, gatherings will be happening more frequently as we focus ...read more
We're already a few days into November, and I can barely believe that Thanksgiving is just two-and-a-half weeks away. Time is flying, and the festive fall entertaining season is upon us. With lots of plans and parties on the calendar, we're excited to celebrate with friends and ...read more
This cocktail combines some of my absolute favorite fall flavors! I typically stick to cold brew during the warmer months, but it just goes so well with this pumpkin pie liqueur. So creamy and flavorful, I know you will fall for this cocktail just like I have. The pumpkin pie ...read more
It's finally fall and this Boozy Salted Caramel Apple Cocktail is the perfect drink to keep you warm! If there is a time of year that I consider "my season," it is surely fall! I love everything about autumn from the crisp air to the brilliant colors of the foliage. The mountain ...read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and so the ladies of Momtrends want to raise awareness and our glasses with a few pink-tinted cocktails made with Mionetto Prosecco. Sherri and I sipped for a cause this week on Facebook Live--and you can too! For the third consecutive ...read more
