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Amy Traynor

Amy Traynor is a cocktail blogger and photographer. Since 2018, she's shared classic, modern, and her own cocktail recipes to her audience on Instagram (179k followers) and Moodymixologist.com. She's the author of The Essential Bar Book for Home Mixologists and Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails. Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two daughters.

This post is sponsored by Stella Rosa. Learn more about the full line of Stella Rosa wines here! Spring is in full swing and warmer weather means more outdoor happy hours! This time of year is all about spritzes, sparkling wine, and rosé, so I’m very excited to partner with Stella Rosa to share a …

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This citrusy aquavit cocktail features pink grapefruit and elderflower for a spring-inspired sipper that’s light and floral with a subtle herbal complexity. Aquavit lends this cocktail a slight savory undertone that beautifully balances the intensity of elderflower liqueur. Try this recipe with Ahus Akvavit for its bright rosemary and orange aromas! A light and floral …

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Give me guava everything! Guava looks like it's going to be the it flavor this spring and summer, and I’ve been using in everything from desserts to cocktails to this fancy non-alcoholic afternoon pick me up. I’ve become a big fan of Starbucks’ fun non-coffee drinks this pregnancy, and when I heard there was a …

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Last updated: February 9, 2021 This photo garnish guide will take you through five simple but beautiful cocktail garnishes that you can easily make at home, no matter your skill level. We’ll cover how to create them, some pro tips for making them look perfect every time, as well as what kind of drinks go …

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Want something spicy, citrusy, and festive for Cinco de Mayo, but without the alcohol? Try a crisp Jalapeno Mule Mocktail! This easy non-alcoholic cocktail combines just three simple ingredients, making it a great happy hour option for non-drinkers during these quarantined times. As someone who feels like they’ve been pregnant for a lifetime (ok, it’s …

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