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Simple syrups are a fun and easy way to add flavors to drinks like cocktails and mocktails. This quick recipe uses blackberries and whole pink peppercorns for a sweet, tangy, and lightly spiced syrup that is great in cocktails like my Blackberry Pink Peppercorn Gin Sour! How to make simple syrup Simple syrup is, in …

This zesty variation on the classic Whiskey Smash adds a refreshing pop of fresh ginger. A mix of bourbon, lemon, ginger and mint is invigorating, cooling, and pretty much the perfect way to unwind on a hot summer day. The classic Smash cocktail The original Smash debuted some time in the mid 1800s and was …

This fruity mocktail is made with four ingredients and it's quick, easy and refreshing. If you love a summery pink drink as much as I do, this might just become your new favorite mocktail. Why I use dragon fruit This recipe uses a dragon fruit syrup to add vibrant color and a hint of melon-like …

The Kir Royale is an easy but elegant cocktail that's perfect for the holidays or New Year's Eve (or any celebration, really). It requires only two ingredients making it a great drink to serve when hosting a party. The story of the Kir cocktail The Kir Royale is a variation of the Kir cocktail, which …

This fun holiday dessert cocktail tastes just like peppermint stick ice cream. If you love candy canes and creamy cocktails, this one is for you! This Candy Cane Martini is a simple, easy to batch recipe that's perfect for holiday parties. It's also festive enough to enjoy as an after dinner treat on Christmas Eve …

This cocktail is as easy-going as it gets, with just a few ingredients in a refreshing, yet unique highball. I like this drink no matter the season, but the combination of aquavit and cranberry especially shines during the holidays. What is aquavit? Aquavit is a traditional Scandinavian spirit that is distilled from grain or potatoes …