It’s the time of year where we start spending more time outdoors with friends and family entertaining and a good cocktail is a must. Moscow mules are one of my favorite cocktails and I love giving them a twist in flavor based upon what produce happens to be in season. Strawberries are the perfect addition to the classic Moscow mule right now especially, as we are entering strawberry season! This cocktail is perfect to whip up for any backyard BBQ or evening drink to sip on the patio. You are going to love making these strawberry Moscow mules all Spring and Summer long.
Cranberry Margaritas
Festive cocktails are a must at this time of year and cranberries couldn’t be more perfect for using in all sort of drink recipes. I happen to love making margaritas with cranberries because their tart flavor goes perfectly with lime juice, tequila, and a few sugared cranberries. The color is a vibrant reddish pink and its perfect for holiday entertaining. This recipe for my delicious cranberry margaritas is one that you will be making all holiday season long.
Holiday cocktail season is here and I for one am here for it! There is no better time to make a special cocktail for your friends and family than during the holidays! I happen to love sangria to make when I am going to have a group of people over because you can make a big batch and be done with it. I love a low maintenance cocktail that tastes amazing too and this sangria does not disappoint. This recipe for spiced apple cider sangria is going to the cocktail you want to make throughout the holiday season!
Extra Dirty Martini
I love a good martini and to me the dirtier, the better. In case you are wondering what makes a dirty martini, dirty, well let me tell you. It’s a salty, savory cocktail that uses the brine from a jar of olives traditionally, but I’ve made it even dirtier by adding an unexpected kick to this cocktail. Not only do I use olive brine here, but I also use just a touch of the brine from a jar of pepperoncini peppers. The peppers give it a slight kick and I think it really takes this martini to the next level. Making your own extra dirty martinis at home is not only easy, but delicious too!
The Best Pina Colada
Before summer is over I think it’s our duty to enjoy all of the tropical summery drinks don’t you? Frozen drinks in particular are just perfect for a hot afternoon spent by the pool, at the beach, or even for a backyard hang. Other than my recipe for Watermelon Mint Slushes, pina coladas are my next favorite summertime special cocktail. While most people tend to enjoy them strictly on vacation or when somewhere tropical, it truly is easy to make them right at home. Just a few simple ingredients and you can be transported to your favorite beach destination. This recipe for the best pina colada is one that you will want to have in your back pocket every single summer.
Spicy Palomas
It’s official, we are bringing back Thirsty Thursdays! Who is excited? Back in the day I used to post a new cocktail every Thursday and it was something that I got away from when life got busy, but you guys are wanting to see it happen again, so here we are. I say cheers to that. One of my favorite cocktails in the summer is a paloma, they are so refreshing and perfect for poolside, backyard bbq’s, and more! I spiced up the classic cocktail and made my new favorite version of the drink. This recipe for spicy palomas is one that is the perfect mix of flavors, with just a hint of spice and it couldn’t be any easier to make.
