A Gin and Tonic Slushy transforms the classic British cocktail into a refreshing summertime treat – it is the best summertime cocktail. The gin is blended up with plenty of ice and your flavoring of choice (lemon juice, lime juice, and strawberry juice all work well), then you pour that slushy mix into a glass filling […]
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How to Make a Negroni Slushy
Learn how to make a Negroni Slushy and impress your friends with a frosty boozy summertime treat! If the city of Chicago had an official drink of summer, it would likely be the Negroni Slushy. The frosty Negroni Slushy burst on to the cocktail scene when Parson’s opened its doors. Parson’s is known for their […]
How to Make an Aperol Spritz – My New Summertime Drink
Today I have partnered with Aperol to introduce you to the Aperol Spritz, my go-to summertime drink! One you learn how to make an Aperol Spritz, I think it will become your go-to cocktail too! I recently returned from Italy, and while I was there I developed an appreciation for the Aperol Spritz. It’s become […]
Rosé Sangria
This Rosé Sangria is the easy to prepare cocktail that you will be making again and again this summer. It is refreshing and slightly sweet with a bold berry flavor. Strawberry raspberry puree, fresh strawberries and raspberries, vodka, lemon juice, and rosé come together to create a fresh and fruity Rosé Sangria that can be made in […]
Sparkling Strawberry Pimm’s Cocktail
This Sparkling Strawberry Pimm’s Cocktail is a fun fruity effervescent cocktail that is really easy to make. It is just the thing to sip as you say “Cheers” and watch Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get married. It’s a festive cocktail with a British twist! A Sparkling Strawberry Pimm’s Cocktail is an easy to make three-ingredient cocktail made with […]
Cranberry Moscow Mule
This Cranberry Moscow Mule is perfectly on trend and festive! I love a good house party. I recently hosted a house party to celebrate my birthday, because what could be more fun than cocktails and cake with friends? Charles and I each made cocktails that night. Charles made a gin and tonic seasoned with lemon […]
Winter Sangria Mocktail
This Winter Sangria mocktail is a delicious alcohol free drink to serve at parties. I have reached the age where I need to serve a nonalcoholic drink option when I host parties. It seems like at least a couple of my friends are pregnant at any given time, other friends have kids, and I want […]
Watermelon Lemonade Cooler (the BEST Summer Cocktail)
I truly believe that this Watermelon Lemonade Cooler is the best summer cocktail recipe. It comes together in just minutes, and it is so refreshing! Instead of using store-bought lemonade, I make a quick three ingredient lemonade that replaces water with club soda for an effervescent twist. Then the lemonade gets mixed up with watermelon […]
1 Minute Rosé Slushies
Nothing says summer like rosé, and it tastes even better when it is blended up with fresh fruit. This recipe for Rosé Slushies could not be any easier – frozen peaches, frozen cubes of seedless watermelon, frozen strawberries, a dash of vodka, and chilled rosé get tossed into a blender and liquefied. It’s a delicious cocktail […]
Cochon555 and The House of Angostura Cocktails
Charles and I went to Cochon555 for the first time, and we loved it! The event is centered around 5 chefs from local restaurants who each prepare a heritage pig from nose to tail. The chefs compete against each other to win votes from the judges and attendees to become the Pork Prince or Princess. […]