Happy National Absinthe Day! I'm celebrating with this Garden Fairy cocktail that combines bold absinthe with the flavors of fresh cucumber, lime, and herbs. If you enjoy absinthe cocktails, check out my easy Absinthe Frappé recipe! What is absinthe, anyway? Many folks think that absinthe is a liqueur, but it's actually a distilled spirit, with …

Spring is finally almost here and in addition to new cocktail recipes, I have several new spring hors d’oeuvres recipes on the way! Today’s recipe features the Dijon Originale Mustard by Maille in a very easy but incredibly tasty dip for a spring crudités platter. If you’re looking for hors d’oeuvres ideas for Easter or …

This post is sponsored by Augustum liqueur. All opinions and content are my own. You can read more about the Augustum story here. Yesterday I shared my Orchard Mai Tai made with my newly acquired Augustum liqueur, and today I’m back with another brand new recipe! In case you missed my last post, Augustum is …

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 …

Believe it or not, this classic New Orleans cocktail was once considered a morning pick-me-up. Not exactly what I’d pair with my avocado toast, but the 1800s were a different time! An Absinthe Frappé is an easy but powerful mix of absinthe, simple syrup, and crushed ice. Garnished with a sprig of mint, it’s high-proof, …