Homemade Happy Hour, Liquor, Recipes

Summer Cocktails

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back and bringing you a summer cocktail recipe. This cocktail can be scaled up for a party and is also perfect for a quiet happy hour at home. Our cocktail today is The Bees Knees and it comes from lovelyindeed.com. This is an easy cocktail with just a… Continue reading Summer Cocktails

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Entertaining, Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Christmas Sangria

It's day 10 and today's recipe can be made in a big batch for all your guest to enjoy. This take on the classic sangria comes from Popsugar. INGREDIENTS 1 (750ml) bottle white wine 1 (12 ounce) ginger beer plus more for topping if desired 1 1/2 cups apple cider 1/2 cup brandy 3 pears… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Christmas Sangria

Entertaining, Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

It's day eight of our 12 Days of Cocktails! Today we have an easy, fruity cocktail perfect for sipping during cocktail hour and can be made for a crowd. The Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss comes from Thanksgiving.com. Ingredients 16 ounces cranberry juice cocktail 8 ounces vodka 4 ounces amaretto 3 ounces fresh orange juice Ice Clementines, peeled… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Peppermint Hot Chocolate

It's day six and we're halfway through our 12 days of cocktails. Today's cocktail is the perfect drink to imbibe after you've been out ice skating, shopping, or just want something to warm you up. Yesterday's cocktail used cranberries, a popular holiday flavor. Today we are using one of the other popular flavors of the… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Entertaining, Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Cranberry Mimosas

Welcome to day five of 12 Days of Cocktails! Today we're bringing you a twist on a traditional brunch favorite. If you need an easy cocktail for Christmas morning while you open presents, this is it. Ingredients 1/3 Glass of Champagne 1 TBSP of Triple Sec 1/3 Glass of Cranberry Juice Directions Pour champagne into… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Cranberry Mimosas

Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Sparkling Christmas Tree Cocktail

It's day three of our cocktail countdown to Christmas! Today's cocktail is pretty and is sure to wow your guest. The Sparkling Christmas Tree Cocktail comes from the Floating Kitchen and uses The Lady of the Podcast's favorite liquor - gin. If you also enjoy a gin drink, then read on. Ingredients  1/2 cup gin  1/2… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Sparkling Christmas Tree Cocktail

Holiday, Recipes

12 Days of Cocktails: Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Welcome to Day 2 of 12 Days of Cocktails! Do you a break from the peppermint? This Apple Cider Old Fashioned from Delish is just the thing to sample a different taste of the season. INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. ice 2/3 c. apple cider 2 oz. whiskey 2 dashes Angostura bitters Apple slices, for garnish Cinnamon sticks, for garnish   DIRECTIONS… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Apple Cider Old Fashioned