Make It: Rosemary Lavender Simple Syrup
Rosemary Lavender Simple Syrup for use in the Springtime Gin Fizz. 2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar (I used organic golden sugarcane, but ehhhh… you can use white, it’s just what I had on hand) 4 sprigs of...
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Admit it. You love smelling your fingers after you’ve gone and picked some herbs. Ok, well I do. Last year we finally got around to redoing our front ‘yard’ that was admittedly turning into an eyesore...
View ArticleBeing Seasonal // Meyer Lemon Rosemary Sparkler
One of goals of this site was to integrate seasonally appropriate ingredients into cocktails. Sometimes I remember to do that… sometimes not so much. Right now, everyone is inundated with citrus, and...
View ArticleMixology Monday: Fruit & Dagger Cocktail
Every month I feel like the deadline for Mixology Monday creeps up on me faster and faster. And just like that, it’s time once again for a post. This month, Mark at Cardiff Cocktails has given us the...
View ArticleMixology Monday: The Royal Affliction
When one hosts a month of Mixology Monday, I think there is a knee-jerk reaction to do as much as you can. You’re the host; you need to show off a little bit, right? But dammit if I didn’t think ahead...
View ArticleMixology Monday: A Winter Pear Cocktail
Halloween was skipped this year. Not on purpose, but Christopher and I found ourselves on a flight crossing coasts on the 31st. By the time we landed and arrived home, there was just enough time in...
View ArticleAdding Aroma to Cocktails: Rosemary Tincture
Remember when I promised I’d stop posting so many recipes using rosemary? I lied; I’m sorry. Here’s just one more. This is more a fun project than a recipe, if that helps any. A few months back I...
View ArticleMake It: Rosemary-Tangelo Shrub
This post should have been up days ago. Alas, I was struck down by a nasty cold. The kind where getting up from bed is unheard of and the only thing you can muster the strength to do is hit ‘next’ to...
View ArticleFall Cocktail Roundup
For those few of you who have a job that gives you a 3 day weekend starting today, lucky you. I’m pretty sure that last time I had that Monday off I was in college… a long time ago in college. But...
View ArticleSmoked-Rosemary Rum Punch
Remember when I said I’d never use Snapchat forever and ever? Yeah, about that… Guys, ugh, talk about going down a rabbit hole of watching people make coffee and take bad selfies. And yet, I’m so...
View ArticleMother’s Day Cocktail Roundup 2016
Well guys, it’s been two years since I’ve done one of these, so here’s your 2016 cocktail roundup for all your Moms. Drink up! Sparkling Lemony-Suze Cocktails Sparkling Pomegranate Caipirinha Fresh...
View ArticleAdding Aroma to Cocktails: California Coastal Tincture
This post was made in partnership with Everclear. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hi, my name is Elana and I’m that weirdo at Target standing in the hand soap aisle smelling every bottle trying to...
View ArticleCranberry Sauce Margaritas with Rosemary Sugar Rims
This post is brought to you by Specialty Retailers, Inc. Recipes and ideas are my own. Did you know that Margaritas are the most popular cocktail in the U.S.? Probably not surprising when you think of...
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