This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of DeKuyper Cordials Warmer weather is finally here, and that means it’s patio season! With everyone staying home a little more than usual, I’ve been getting creative with some of my favorite summertime activities like happy hour on the patio. This time at home has finally given... Continue Reading →
Today marks the OFFICIAL start of summer! This means warm weather, cook-outs, sunshine, and of course, summer cocktails. Rum is definitely a summertime favorite of mine, and Hard Truth’s Toasted Coconut Rum takes every drink to a whole new level! The first time we sampled the Toasted Coconut Rum during our Hard Truth Hills distillery... Continue Reading →
The Aperol Spritz is a classic Italian aperitif, which is commonly enjoyed before a meal or as a happy hour beverage. It has become a very popular cocktail option among restaurants here over the last few summers, and I am all for it! I first tried these when visiting Italy a few years ago. We... Continue Reading →
With the weather warming up (and with Cinco de Mayo this week!) I've been finding myself making margaritas at home more often! I love a classic margarita with lime juice, simple syrup, triple sec and tequila. Don't get me wrong, I've definitely enjoyed my fair share of jalapeño, mango, and strawberry ones, but there is... Continue Reading →
Spring is here, which in my mind means spring cocktails! I’ve definitely found myself reaching for my Hard Truth Gin more often as the weather warms up. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen my “Quarantini” series that I’ve been posting most evenings. I’ve been spending this extra time at home learning some... Continue Reading →
Not a fan of green beer? No worries, I have the perfect green cocktail for you to celebrate St. Patrick's day with: a Cucumber Gimlet. This refreshing twist on a classic gin gimlet is perfect for springtime! We actually learned how to make a gimlet at our cocktail making class that we took during our... Continue Reading →
I was so excited to hear that Big Woods Restaurants was opening a new location in Noblesville! I’ve been a huge fan of all things Big Woods, Hard Truth Spirits, and Quaff On Brewing ever since our visit to Hard Truth Hills last fall. We seriously had the best time touring the distillery, sampling the... Continue Reading →
Skip the teddy bears and chocolate-covered strawberries this year and spoil your sweetie with this Strawberry Moscow Mule instead! Our favorite kind of staying-in-date-night usually involves me making some sort of cocktail and renting a movie. We love trying different drinks, and a Moscow mule was one of the first cocktails I made for us... Continue Reading →
We finally got some snow today just in time for my Snowball Cocktail with Hard Truth Spirit's Toasted Coconut Rum! I knew from the moment I first sample their Toasted Coconut Rum at their distillery back in the fall that I wanted to use it for a snow-themed cocktail. Their Toasted Coconut Rum and their... Continue Reading →
