There are many variations and additions to this cocktail today (mint and cucumber are common), but this simple cocktail has its time and place in my heart!
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The traditional Perfect Lady is a British cocktail that dates all the way back to the 1930s, and has made a come back recently with the rising popularity of gin. The original recipe uses peach liqueur (or peach schnapps), so I thought it would be really fun to do a rhubarb twist on this classic.
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The Division Bell is a mezcal-inspired variation of the beloved Paper Plane. With the substitution of Mezcal, the result is a smokey, spirit-forward cocktail.
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A Paloma is traditionally made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda — however, I can never pass up a good blood orange moment!
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The ELITE margarita in my opinion: it’s hot. It’s velvety. It’s tropical. It’s strong. It’s… The spicy pineapple margarita. And it really doesn’t get much better than this.
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Margarita’s are one of my favorite cocktails to mix up, especially experimenting with different fruits and herbal flavors. This blackberry and thyme margarita is the perfect, tangy pick me up for a cold, winter evening.
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This 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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I’m not sure when it was the last time I was at an ol’ fashioned shopping mall — but there is so much nostalgia associated with one. Take Orange Julius for example. Orange Julius, meet your boozy counterpart.
Read MoreWhen I said there were MANY variations of the classic Negroni, I meant it. What a Negroni truly breaks down to be is 1 part bitter, 1 part sweet, and 1 part strong.
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The Bee’s Knees is thought to have been created during the Prohibition era, when something called bathtub gin (yes, it was what it sounds like!) was all the rage — which was probably incredibly harsh.
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Why drink plain bubbles to ring in the New Year when you can drink an Elderflower Spritz? It’s so easy because you build it straight in the glass — it’s simple, yet elegant.
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Once you put in the effort to make eggnog at home, you’ll never glance at the store-bought stuff again, and I think you’ll be surprised at how simply it all comes together.
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I was feeling up to challenging myself to make homemade marshmallows for my boozy hot cocoa! If you’re feeling ambitious, GO FOR IT, because the end result is so worth it.
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You know that infamous hot cocoa scene from The Polar Express? This is definitely the closest thing you’re going to get to that but this might actually be better because, well… It’s boozy.
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I don’t think you can really go wrong with any variation of a margarita, and this one might be at the top of my list, especially during the holiday season. It’s super tangy, yet refreshing, and the spice level is entirely up to you!
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Not only is mulled wine perfect for a cozy, cold night in, but it will make your home smell absolutely marvelous.
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To me, this cocktail is the epitome of autumn. If you want to wow your guests at your next Friendsgiving get together, I guarantee if you whip out homemade rosemary pear purée (which is surprisingly easy!) to make cocktails, you’ll get out of doing the dishes.
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This Applejack Sour is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving eats — it’s tangy, sour, slightly sweet, and just strong enough to get through those uncomfortable familial conversations at the dinner table.
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This seasonal twist on a bourbon mule will send you straight into the holiday spirit. Fun fact, this is the first drink I ever used a custom-made simple syrup for!
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This, now well-known, cocktail was created fairly recently back in 2007 by NYC bartender Phil Ward at Death & Co — which actually helped kick off the Mezcal movement in the US.
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