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 →

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 →

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 →