This non-alcoholic riff on the popular Bramble gin cocktail adds yogurt for a creamy, tangy twist that makes it perfect for a spring brunch, Mother’s Day, or a regular May afternoon on the patio. I’ve replaced the Bramble’s creme de mure (blackberry liqueur) with blackberry jam, thus the name Blackberry Jam-ble! Disclosure: This post may …
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 …
Dragon Fruit Cucumber Limeade is an easy, refreshing, and vibrant drink to enjoy this spring or summer. This versatile recipe can be made with still or sparkling water, booze or no booze, and made for one, or batched for a group. With the changes since 2020 limiting my trips to the grocery store (and also …
If you love matcha or green tea, you might have already tried the new Starbucks Pineapple Matcha Drink. Since I’m keeping my caffeine intake lighter these days (baby on the way), I’ve been really into tea and tea-based drinks. Instead of my usual decaf afternoon pick-me-up, last week I decided to give Starbucks’ new drink …
Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups: Part Three! In Part One, we covered the basics of simple syrups and storing them, in Part Two we started exploring flavored simple syrups made with fruits and herbs, like grenadine. Now we’re going to go even deeper, and explore more flavored cocktail syrups including: orgeat, spice …
In Part One of the Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups, we went over the basics of simple syrup, including how to make demerara and honey syrups, and how to best store cocktail syrups. Now we’ll cover flavored cocktail syrups, including the classic cocktail staple, grenadine. We’ll also go over some basic rules of thumb you …