The day we have all been waiting for is finally here: Hard Truth Spirits has officially released their Sipes' Straight Bourbon Whiskey! I've been so excited about this release since our first visit to Hard Truth Hills last year for a distillery tour and cocktail making class. The Sipes' Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after... Continue Reading →
The countdown to fall is on and I can't stop craving soup and chili! Slow cooker meals are my specialty, but with our wedding coming up in October I have made it my mission to make low-carb versions of all my favorite comfort foods. We've been craving buffalo chicken chili, and I couldn't believe how... Continue Reading →
I am a huge fan of all things watermelon, especially in the summertime! We never seem to be able to finish an entire watermelon ourselves when we pick one up so I’ve been brainstorming other uses for them. Watermelon is a delicious base for a punch, especially paired with gin, lemon, and mint! These ingredients... 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 →
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 →
Contrary to popular belief the best way to spread Christmas cheer is NOT singing loud for all to hear.. it's making festive cocktails to share! One of my favorite holiday traditions over the years has always been drinking eggnog, and it's even better served as a martini. I've got an EXTRA festive version of an... Continue Reading →
Now that our kitchen renovation is just about complete I've found myself in the kitchen even more than ever! I've always loved to cook, but I've recently started getting more into baking. I typically develop a pretty steady sugar addiction during the holidays, so I'm so happy to have this SUPER simple sugar cookie recipe... Continue Reading →
