Beautiful Red Bell Cocktail
The beautiful red bell is a delightful cocktail made at Manifesto, a modern day speakeasy in Kansas City, Missouri. I first experienced it in February, when I was in town to visit my friend Jordan and...
View ArticleBasil Gimlet
Since yesterday’s post was all about pesto, I thought it fitting that today’s cocktail contain basil as well. Hence I made a basil gimlet. Traditional gimlets are made of gin, lime and simple syrup,...
View ArticleRosemary Gin Fizz
I hope you are all feeling warm, merry and bright. I feel a bit sacrilegious sharing a cocktail recipe the day before Christmas (must be my Protestant upbringing) but I owe you a holiday cocktail. If...
View ArticleBlood Orange French 75
Happy New Year’s Eve! I’m posting this fizzy pink cocktail far too late for you to make it tonight, I know. Please accept my apologies. Resolution No. 1: Start planning ahead. I can’t say I’m sad for...
View ArticleBlueberry Lavender Lemonade
What could be better than sipping on freshly squeezed lemonade during a summer sunset? Sipping on lemonade made with blueberry and lavender and spiked with vodka, that’s what! Sweet blueberries, which...
View ArticleRuby Red and Rosemary Honey Cocktail
Quick! Name this cocktail. I’m at a loss for what to call it. It’s not quite a sparkler, fizz or smash. It’s also not a daiquiri, which is made with rum, or a bee’s knees, although it’s close (this...
View ArticleThe Bootleg Cocktail
Memorial Day weekend snuck up on me again. Do you all have big plans? I hope so. I’m imagining that you will be gallivanting around a lake, perhaps sipping cocktails on a yacht or at minimum, sipping...
View ArticleCucumber Mint Gimlet
I need another cup of coffee. I need a vacation. I need something interesting to write about today. All I’ve got are cucumber cocktails. Happy hour, anyone? Come on over. I have chilled cocktails in...
View ArticleEarl Grey French 75
Busy week, huh? I seem to have temporarily lost my appetite (nothing that Christmas treats at home won’t be able to cure), so I made us some cocktails! I can attest that these strong,...
View ArticleClementine French 75
Hello, dear ones. Have I told you lately how much I appreciate you? I hope your weekends were better than mine. Either way, here’s a cheerful little number that is perfectly suited for brunch, happy...
View ArticleBasil Gimlet
Since yesterday’s post was all about pesto, I thought it fitting that today’s cocktail contain basil as well. Hence I made a basil gimlet. Traditional gimlets are made of gin, lime and simple syrup,...
View ArticleRosemary Gin Fizz
I hope you are all feeling warm, merry and bright. I feel a bit sacrilegious sharing a cocktail recipe the day before Christmas (must be my Protestant upbringing) but I owe you a holiday cocktail. If...
View ArticleBlood Orange French 75
Happy New Year’s Eve! I’m posting this fizzy pink cocktail far too late for you to make it tonight, I know. Please accept my apologies. Resolution No. 1: Start planning ahead. I can’t say I’m sad for...
View ArticleRuby Red and Rosemary Honey Cocktail
Quick! Name this cocktail. I’m at a loss for what to call it. It’s not quite a sparkler, fizz or smash. It’s also not a daiquiri, which is made with rum, or a bee’s knees, although it’s close (this...
View ArticleThe Bootleg Cocktail
Memorial Day weekend snuck up on me again. Do you all have big plans? I hope so. I’m imagining that you will be gallivanting around a lake, perhaps sipping cocktails on a yacht or at minimum, sipping...
View ArticleCucumber Mint Gimlet
I need another cup of coffee. I need a vacation. I need something interesting to write about today. All I’ve got are cucumber cocktails. Happy hour, anyone? Come on over. I have chilled cocktails in...
View ArticleEarl Grey French 75
Busy week, huh? I seem to have temporarily lost my appetite (nothing that Christmas treats at home won’t be able to cure), so I made us some cocktails! I can attest that these strong,...
View ArticleClementine French 75
Hello, dear ones. Have I told you lately how much I appreciate you? I hope your weekends were better than mine. Either way, here’s a cheerful little number that is perfectly suited for brunch, happy...
View ArticleCucumber Elderflower Gimlet
It’s been unseasonably warm here in Kansas City. As much as I want to dust off my boots, I’ve decided to embrace the warmer weather and milk it for all it’s worth. It’s sunny and 70 degrees today! How...
View ArticleClassic French 75 Cocktail
Are you acquainted with the French 75? The French 75 is a refreshing and citrusy, sparkling gin cocktail that packs a punch. It’s perfect for the holidays and other celebratory occasions. The French...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....