This pineapple and chamomile lemonade is my current go-to non-alcoholic drink, and it's a real crowd-pleaser no matter the age range or the season! The combination of pineapple, chamomile, lemon, and honey is sweet, sour, tropical, and pleasantly floral. There's something about the mildly floral, apple-like flavor of chamomile tea that's enhanced by honey and …
Amy Traynor
This bright green mocktail was inspired by the popular Basil Smash cocktail. The Basil Smash combines fresh lemon, muddled basil, and gin for a very refreshing and crisp drink that's perfect no matter the season. Here we're using a mix of fresh lime, basil, and green grapes to create layers of sweet, sour, and herbal …
Let's talk about aquavit / akvavit! Every new year, I make a resolution to drink or learn more about a particular spirit, and this year aquavit is high on my list. If you follow along with me on Instagram, you know I enjoy the Scandinavian liquor from time to time, but this year I want …
I have yet to meet a Negroni riff I didn't like, and this herbaceous one is no exception. In this Aquavit Negroni, I like to pair aquavit with Lillet Blanc, rather than sweet vermouth, but feel free to try sweet vermouth if that's what you have on hand! It's also quite nice but a bit …
Aquavit, Aperol, and lime juice form a cocktail trifecta in this crisp and refreshing aquavit sour. This is an incredibly simple but tasty way to get to know a new bottle of aquavit. I enjoy it best with Ahus Akvavit. The Nordic Summer is from my new book, Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails, now available on Amazon! …
Lilac syrup adds a beautiful floral flavor to lemonades, teas, cocktails, mocktails, and other recipes. Although lilac season is incredibly short, you can keep the gorgeous scent of spring a little longer through this lilac simple syrup. And if you want it to last even longer, try making a lilac liqueur. When are lilacs in …