There’s nothing I love more than a refreshing margarita on a hot summer day. It’s the perfect drink to sip on by the pool or at the beach, and there’s so many different variations and recipes. Since I consume several…
The Manhattan Cocktail
We LOVE our classic cocktails in this house. It doesn’t matter if it’s a dirty martini, an old fashioned or a classic margarita…..we drink it all! Alex likes to make different whiskey and bourbon cocktails, and one of his favorite…
The Oaxacan Old Fashioned
If you love a traditional Old Fashioned, you’re going to love this cocktail. Instead of using whiskey or bourbon, this cocktail uses a combination of tequila and mezcal. The smokiness of the mezcal makes it taste very similar to your…
The Lavender Gimlet
On our recent trip to New York City, we visited a cocktail bar that had a lavender gimlet on the menu. I ordered it and was immediately obsessed with the drink. Ever since then, I have been wanting to re-create…
The French 75 Cocktail
I am a lover of almost ALL classic cocktails, but one of my favorites is a French 75. Whenever I see it on a menu at a restaurant or bar, I order it. It’s so refreshing and surprisingly smooth. The…
The Perfect Gin Gimlet
Anyone else a gin lover out there? If so, you’re in luck! Today I’m bringing you one of my favorite cocktail recipes – The Gimlet. This has been my go-to cocktail as of late because I love how simple and…
Gin Basil Smash
A couple years ago, when visiting Napa Valley, I had a bartender make me the most amazing cocktail that had two main ingredients: gin and basil. I hesitated to order this drink because I didn’t even like gin at the…
Alex’s Old Fashioned Recipe
Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. We spent the entire weekend cooling off in the pool, so that was fun. I am so thankful for our pool during these hot summer months. Today, I wanted to share…
The Perfect Margarita
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend – we spent a lot of time by the pool, so I can’t complain. One of my favorite things to drink by the pool is a margarita. We used to buy…
Refreshing Cucumber and Gin Summer Cocktail
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you had a great week. Is everyone excited for Easter? We are going to a brunch at a wine bar on Sunday, so I am excited for that! Today, I wanted to share with you…