This is a really, really loose recipe off of a traditional Amatriciana pasta, which is one of my favorites, but using some of the ingredients I have an abundance of at home. The fattiness, richness, and spice that you get from this pasta dish really pairs SO well with a riffed Boulevardier.
Read MoreThis one is from Difford’s Guide, because sometimes even I struggle to find uses for Suze — but this one absolutely hits. It’s a lovely balance between strong, bitter, and tart!
Read MoreRoses are red this V-Day baby! This is a lil cheeky tiki take on a Valentine’s Day cocktail and it’s definitely a good reason to put that ginger liqueur that’s been sitting on your shelf to good use!
Read MoreNothing better than combining the nostalgia of your favorite Halloween candy and favorite adult beverage! This old fashioned literally tastes exactly like a Butterfinger 😮💨
Read MoreThe beautiful thing about making a smash-style cocktail is that you can be really experimental with the fruit, herbs, and base spirit you choose to use. The addition of Amaro Montenegro really paired well with the sweet notes of the prickly pear, but this would also be really lovely with gin, or even tequila ;)
Read MoreI think we all know my love language is making cocktails, and this honey rose honey old fashioned romance in a glass. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Read MoreWhat I love about this is the fact that you can use any amaro that you love. For mine, I used Amaro Montenegro, with flavors like orange zest, vanilla, coriander, and clove — which is perfect for a Christmas Day sipper.
Read MoreIf you follow me you know I love a good seasonal smash, and I realized I hadn’t done a holiday drink with thyme! Here’s the cherry thyme bourbon smash, with my new found love Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro — the notes of the hibiscus in the amaro play nicely with the tartness of the cherries!
Read MoreMolly Baz made an amaro toddy, so I wanted to make an amaro toddy! But in all seriousness, this recipe is SO good I’ll be sipping these all season long! Such an easy way to level up your hot toddies.
Read MoreIf you know me, you know I have to hit you with a seasonal old fashioned. This year, it’s the Gingerbread OF! I think I’ve mastered the gingerbread syrup, so feel free to use this on everything (you’ll thank me later).
Read MoreThis homemade apple cider will leave your home smelling SO unbelievably good, and it’s perfect to serve up at your Thanksgiving get togethers because you can totally serve it with or without alcohol!
Read MoreThis cocktail encompasses all of the cozy holiday feels — the maple, the cranberry, the rosemary, ah! If you’re up for taking the extra step to make your own cranberry juice, jus know that it’s so worth it (for the color alone!).
Read MoreWe’re back on the pumpkin spice train (to be honest, did we ever stop?) — if you’re a lover of the White Russian cocktail, you’ll have to give this seasonal riff with bourbon a try.
Read MoreIn adulthood, not as many tricks, but still tons of treats! Time to pair our favorite Halloween candy with a simple classic cocktail: the old fashioned. Reese’s proves that peanut butter and chocolate are meant to be, and pairs so well when enjoyed with an old fashioned.
Read MoreI always, always, always have to make a seasonal version of the old fashioned — it was the first real cocktail I learned how to make! Plus, we’re using that same syrup that we used in the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini.
Read MoreThis is your sign to use the single grapefruit that’s been sitting in your fridge. It’s waiting for it’s big break — and this is it. There’s something about a pungent bourbon sour when the weather begins to feel warm again.
Read MoreStrawberries and basil are simply begging to be together at all times. Throw some bourbon in the mix, and you have the perfect happy hour, pre-dinner, summer cocktail. This is what you want to be sipping while you hang out on the back porch with friends or family while you watch the sunset.
Read MoreSummer whisky drinks have always been a staple in my life, and this Pineapple Lime Smash is the perfect sipper while you’re soaking up the sun.
Read MoreThe original Island drink called for dark rum, where this newer version uses bourbon; Trader Vic noted that this cocktail is “the most delightful form of anesthesia given out today.”
Read MoreThis was the first time I’d ever infused liquor before, and I’ll admit it takes a lot of patience, but the end result is so worth it! The mellow banana flavor paired with the nuttiness of the black walnut bitters — it’s truly chef’s kiss.
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