It is Luxardo's 200th anniversary this year! To celebrate over two centuries of cocktails history, they’ve collected some of their favorite recipes from past and present to create the ultimate cocktail recipe book. The digital book features 20 timeless recipes you can make at home using their ingredients. I have been a huge fan of Luxardo since I first started... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me knows that fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Even people who don't know me that well are probably aware-I make it very obvious. One of my favorite fall activities is checking out local spots like apple orchards and pumpkin patches! If you live in the Indianapolis area like me... Continue Reading →
Fall is officially here! That means it's finally time for pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and more. I was recently invited to the preview night for Piney Acres's Fall Fun at the Farm, and it was the perfect kick off to fall! Piney Acres is a 73 acre farm located in Fortville, Indiana, which is about... Continue Reading →
Fun fact: I was standing inside the Evan Williams gift shop in Downtown Louisville when I decided to start my food, drink + travel blog a few years ago. It was my first time on the bourbon trail and I fell in love, so now any time we get to travel to Louisville it's extra... Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for a fun dessert idea to take to your July 4th cookout you have come to the right place! I had the idea to take my usual holiday sugar cookie recipe and rectangle shaped cookie cutters to make these festive flag cookies! You could use your preferred royal icing for these, but... Continue Reading →
We recently went on a weekend getaway to Mansfield, OH, and I couldn't believe how much there was to do there! Mansfield is such a hidden gem that is just three hours from Indianapolis. One major attraction we were really excited for was the Shawshank Trail, which includes a ton of stops around the area... Continue Reading →
Ever since my last Kentucky Bourbon Trail trip in 2019, I've been itching to go back and visit more distilleries! We've been a couple of times and stayed in downtown Louisville. But this time, Bardstown made much more sense because so many of the distilleries are located right there. Bardstown, KY is the bourbon capital... Continue Reading →
I attended the soft opening for The Oakmont this past weekend, and I was very impressed! The Oakmont is a brand new cocktail bar and restaurant on Mass Ave that just took over the old Krueger’s Tavern location. The front door is just around the corner behind The Eagle on Mass Ave. It’s hard to... Continue Reading →
The January blues hit pretty hard this year, and I knew planning a little getaway would help get me out of the slump I had been in. I've never been a huge fan of flowers, jewelry, or fancy gift-giving for Valentine's Day which got me thinking. I've always liked the idea of taking a trip... Continue Reading →
Staying in for Valentine’s Day this year and in need of a DIY cocktail to make for your valentine? This Strawberry Mimosa could not be easier to make! It’s perfect for a date night at home and pairs so well with a box of chocolates. Ingredients (makes 4 mimosas): Homemade strawberry juice (2 cups chopped... Continue Reading →
Anyone that knows me knows I am a huge fan of all things festive. That means during the holiday season my diet consists of cookies, eggnog, and of course, hot chocolate. A couple years ago I shared my go-to slow cooker hot chocolate recipe for a crowd, but this year I wanted to spice spike... Continue Reading →
I’ve been such a fan of making different Moscow Mules at home ever since I got a pair of copper mule mugs! They’re so simple to make, and can be adjusted a bunch of different ways. I typically stick with a standard recipe made up of Hard Truth’s Straight No Chaser Vodka (we served this... Continue Reading →