cocktails

In honor of the upcoming three day weekend, I thought it would only make sense for me to share a collection of my favorite summer cocktail recipes. These cocktails are just the thing to sip on a rooftop, beach, or backyard as you savor the last warm days of the year. Grapefruit is so refreshing,  (read more)

Last year rosé was the drink of the summer. This summer, it’s back and it’s frozen. In Chicago, we tend to use the term rosé slushies, which was popularized by Expat, the genius sidewalk bar beside Nellcote that made them their specialty. Elsewhere, people have adopted the term Frosé. Whatever you choose to call it,  (read more)

Cucumber Lime Gin and Tonics are a delicious and refreshing cocktail to have when you get home from work, or to serve at a party. Get the easy to prepare recipe below! Cucumber Lime Gin and Tonics are an easy and refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. It’s a cocktail that both men and women  (read more)

Could there be anything more satisfying than sipping on a chilled sparkling wine on a hot summer day? Probably not. In celebration of summer, and sparkling wines, I teamed up with my friends Ryan and Regan to tell you all about sparkling wine. Ryan Arnold is a Divisional Wine Director and Sommelier for Lettuce Entertain  (read more)

Grapefruit cocktails have become my go-to summertime drink. They are light, fruity, and refreshing, without being overly sweet. On a recent Friday I tackled the task of creating my own grapefruit cocktail and ended up with this Grapefruit Lime Fizz. It’s made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, a dash of simple syrup to  (read more)

Remember the Prosecco Float I made earlier this year? People were pretty excited about the idea of combining Halo Top Lemon Cake Ice Cream and Prosecco, which got me thinking about other ways to mix wine and Halo Top. When I finally found the strawberry flavor at the grocery store I wanted to make a  (read more)

Planning to watch the Kentucky Derby? You might want a cocktail in your hand as you do it. This Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail is perfectly festive. It tastes sweet and tart, and slightly fruity, and the club soda gives it a refreshing effervescence. It’s the type of drink that you crave on a warm day. I  (read more)

The arrival of Spring in Chicago is something to be celebrated, and I think that every celebration needs a little bubbly. This fruity Raspberry Peach Prosecco Cocktail is a wonderful way to toast the warmer weather. It’s made by simply blending up a purée of frozen peaches and raspberries, and adding prosecco. You can easily make  (read more)

Yesterday, during a moment of genius, I invented a Prosecco Float. I simply combined Halo Top Lemon Cake Yogurt and Prosecco. The result is a fizzy dessert cocktail that is slightly creamy with a touch of lemon flavor. It is the perfect cocktail to welcome Spring… which technically arrived yesterday even though the warm temperatures  (read more)