These champagne-shaped cookies use my classic sugar cookie recipe, and they’re perfect for New Years! Champagne Cookie Cutters: Cookie Cutters #1 Cookie Cutters #2 Cookie Cutters #3 (showing same-day delivery with prime!) Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar1 egg2 tsp vanilla extract2 3/4 cups flour2 tsp baking... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching (how is it November already!?) most people are focused on the turkey, sides, and desserts, but you don't want to forget about the drinks! This Apple Cider Moscow Mule is such a simple cocktail to throw together, and it's perfect for fall. These mules only involve a couple ingredients, and of... Continue Reading →
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 →
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of DeKuyper CordialsWarmer 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 us... 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 →