Ginger Rosé Sangria

Get ready for summer in mid-May Minnesota with this Ginger Rosé Sangria! This refreshing concoction is perfect for family gatherings and relaxing afternoons near the water. Just mix Rosé, ginger and orange liquors, and fresh fruit, then let it sit for at least an hour. Serve over ice, add some sparkling water, and enjoy! Cheers!

Freezer Door Cosmopolitan

A 1900’s luxury cruise murder mystery birthday party calls for fancy dresses, sleek hair, and yes, martinis! The Freezer Door Cosmopolitan, a freezer-friendly concoction, makes party prep a breeze. With vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and a hint of lime, it’s a hit! Holiday twist? Swap cranberry for pomegranate and add rosemary. Cheers to easy entertaining!

Rhubarb Ginger Planters Punch

Mother nature is turning up the heat and humidity in the Midwest, making it feel downright tropical at times. We answered the call this week by brewing up some rhubarb and ginger symple syrup, throwing it together with some rum and sitting back to enjoy the sun and temps. This will not be the first…

Tequila Old Fashioned

If you have read my posts in the past, you may know I was born and raised in Wisconsin…and if there is one thing to know about Wisconsinites, it is that we LOVE our Old Fashioneds! What I always knew about an Old Fashioned growing up was that: It included Brandy/ Whiskey/Bourbon. It could be…

Chai Coconut Simple Syrup

Inspiration for me comes often from thinking back on unexpected special experiences I’ve shared with family and friends. To know what I mean – close your eyes and think of a moment where you didn’t plan, where all you can see is smiles and laughter, where you are spending wonderful time with your significant other…

Earl Grey Bourbon Old Fashioned

If I were to think of one of my top three signature cocktails, this Earl Grey Bourbon Old Fashioned would absolutely be on that list!  Once the tea simple syrup is made and chilled, the cocktail is a crowd pleaser with only four ingredients.  Living in the last few decades’ resurgence of the craft cocktail…

Oregano & Lemon Cocktail

Who’s surprised to see another cocktail post that includes lemons? No-one. Ok, that is pretty accurate. I like lemons and the bright and acidic punch they add to meals and cocktails. So, why not throw it in with an earthy herb like oregano, toss a little vodka and lemoncello into the mix and I’m starting…

Pineapple Infused Vodka

This is the summer of infusing liquors. First, it was the lemoncello; then the rhubarb cordial; now it’s Pineapple Vodka. I know that infusing liquor is not a new thing, so I’m going to call myself retro cause I am playing with fruit/booze combos this summer. This infusion was inspired by one of Eric and…

Homemade Rhubarb Cordial

It was Memorial Day during a pandemic….so what better to do than start making a home made rhubarb cordial that would be just about ready by mid-summer! It took about 3 days of shaking once a day for the sugar to stop settling on the bottom of the jars. At the same time, the liquid…

The Bourbon Sunshine

I love experimenting with the beverage side of recipes as much as I do with the food side of recipes. It’s cliche, but being from Wisconsin, you learn young to appreciate kicking back and relaxing with anything from a Miller High Life (it’s the Champaign of beers – thanks dad) to a fancy made cocktail…