Yesterday was a pretty big day - we welcomed our daughter Avery into the world! Last month I created this recipe as a tribute to our new baby girl and to all the joys summertime brings. I’m taking a bit of a maternity leave, but I’ll still be popping in here occasionally to share some …
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The thought of spring finally being just around the corner puts me in the mood for brightly colored cocktails and fancy floral flavors! This Jasmine Elderflower Daiquiri combines those two things with a blend of white rum, elderflower liqueur, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, and jasmine flower water. Find the classic Daiquiri recipe here. You …
This post is sponsored by Augustum liqueur. All opinions and content are my own. You can read more about the Augustum story here. Introducing Augustum liqueur I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to Augustum liqueur via the liqueur’s creator, William C. Bobbs III. Bobbs began experimenting with unique custom liqueurs as a side …
Happy Mardi Gras! If you’re searching for something classic to mix up today, try one of these delicious New Orleans-born cocktails. Sazerac The enduring mix of rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and an absinthe rinse was created by Peychaud himself at the Sazerac Coffee House. Absinthe Frappe Once a popular breakfast-time drink, this simple …
The Hurricane is one of those cocktails with dozens of different recipes circulating around the web. But what was the original recipe? And how did the classic become the bright red drink it is today? Read on to learn about both the simple original and the more complex modern recipe! The history of the Hurricane …
The Daiquiri is a cocktail that's sometimes misunderstood. The classic combination of white rum, lime juice, and sugar is nothing like the sugary, neon-colored slushies you may have been served in dive bars or at a beachside resort. Put that hangover-in-a-plastic-cup image out of your mind. This Coconut Daiquiri is an elegant and simple variation …