Cocktail

Everyone has a classic go-to cocktail and the gin and tonic is a forever favorite. Some may say that it’s a fairly boring drink: just gin + tonic water + citrus but it has way more potential than that. The botanical flavor shines through even in the simple version but some of these gin and tonic recipes really transform the classic. We’ve noticed that cucumber, rosemary, and peppercorn are common variations to the otherwise simple drink. Test out one of these innovative recipes and see how you like it!

With the end of summer quickly approaching, we’re trying to make the most of the warm, sunshine filled days! Sangria recipes are our go-to summer drink when we’re entertaining or just chilling. Since sangrias are so easy to make, perfectly fruity and boozy, what’s not to love. If you want to take your sangria recipes to a different flavor filled level, try out one of these choices. They pair white and red wines with fruits and herbs to create drink combinations that are irresistible. You can even add fall fruits (apples, citrus, pear) to transition your drinks into the new season. When it comes to good wine and relaxing, the options are truly endless!

So, fill a pitcher with your favorite wine and fruit, grab some glasses and enjoy the rest of the summer. With these sangria recipes, there will be no summertime sadness!

Heat wave after heat wave after heat wave. It get’s old quickly, am I right?! So what should you do too cool off with on a hot summer day? We’re on team frozen cocktails all night long. Whether it’s frosé, a granita, or margarita, a frozen cocktail will quickly cool off those hot summer nights and will definitely help get the party started! These frozen cocktail recipes are all easy to make, fruity concoctions that will brighten anyone’s day.

Cinco de Mayo means one thing, its taco and margarita time! This year, I’m going to create a make your own margarita bar with various fruit syrups, so everyone can personalize their drinks however they want! The great thing about margaritas is they can be sweet, spicy, tart or any combination of flavors which leads to a …

Winter doesn’t really bring along a lot of produce options, but technically, winter-time is citrus season. The great thing is, citrus is alway refreshing and brightening, making it seem spring-like. I’ve been eating an orange a day and am trying to add more citrus to my recipes (check out my citrus salad.) Last night, I indulged in a gin and tonic with a squeeze of blood orange juice, and loved the combination of flavors. Here I rounded up 15 citrus cocktail recipes that are sure to be refreshing and will push you into spring mode, if you aren’t already there! Also, since citrus is so vibrant, the drinks look beautiful too! 

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, it’s nice to have a bright pink treat to celebrate the occasion. The common theme here is strawberries, raspberries, champagne and ice cream. Check out these vibrant Valentines Day Cocktail recipes that are sure to fill your V-day celebration with lots of love.  

Last Saturday was National Rosé Day and National Gin Day, so its safe to say that I had one too many drinks. Gin and tonic’s are easily my favorite mixed drink, the simplicity of it gets me every time; and a glass of rosé holds a close second place in my heart. With it being Rosé day, I became a little obsessed with pink cocktails. So I scoured through Pinterest and compiled a list of 20 pink cocktails that look and sound amazing.