These California Tequila Sours are a homage to my maternal grandfather. My grandfather was in love with Whiskey Sours. They were his signature cocktail and he would whip them up for all the parties he and my grandma would throw for their friends. He would combine whiskey, sour mix, and orange juice (so I guess…
Peach Wine Slush
I went to graduate school up the road (okay, it was a highway) from the state fairgrounds. Every late summer, the local supermarket sold discounted multi-day fair tickets (which we snatched up with much enthusiasm)… because what is better than going out for a night of fried food + good music? And since the fair…
Red, White, & Blue Sangria
Happy Fourth of July, guys! Wishing you a healthy, happy holiday with your family and friends (and some amazing food!). While Independence Day is the #1 Beer Drinking holiday (thank you, morning news!), there are many of us who also enjoy a cocktail with our BBQ favorites. While I love a good margarita or a…
Pomegranate Martinis
This recipe is super special. This is the recipe for Pomegranate Martinis… the signature drink for my mama’s group of friends (W&D). These ladies have been friends for almost 20 YEARS. They all met at a school event (they all have a kiddo that’s around my age), went out to dinner after, and the rest is…
Blood Orange Margaritas
My favorite citrus fruit? The blood orange. I was first introduced to this interesting orange when I was out to brunch with friends and received fresh slices on top of my chicken and waffles. While I was completely baffled about this bright maroon fruit at first (I thought it was a type of grapefruit…), I…
John Daly Cocktails
The first time I had this drink was in a teeny, tiny bar with my two friends from high school. It was our first summer after turning 21, going out to a fancy dinner in the city by us to celebrate our summer internships/jobs. After a huge dinner, we decided that we wanted to stroll…
Pom Punch
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2016! My favorite part about New Year’s Eve is that it is an opportunity to dress up, meet up with all my friends, and sip Champagne. While I love a classic flute filled with golden bubbles, a big holiday party calls for something…