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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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Springtime Gin Fizz

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...

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Being 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...

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Mixology 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...

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Mixology 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...

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Mixology 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...

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Adding 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...

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Make 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...

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Fall 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...

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Smoked-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...

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Mother’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...

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Adding 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...

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Cranberry 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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