so here’s the thing about the old fashioned – i’ve been making these for years and somehow every single time someone tries to tell me i’m doing it wrong. which is wild because this drink is literally just whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. how complicated can it be right? turns out, pretty complicated actually. what … Read more
i’m just gonna say it – the coffee shop version of this drink is basically expensive vanilla syrup with some tea waved in its general direction. once you make it at home where you can actually taste the bergamot and that floral earl grey thing, you can’t go back. the secret? steep the tea way … Read more
Let me tell you about my former Starbucks addiction. For months, I was dropping five bucks (sometimes six with tax) on a Strawberry Acai Refresher three times a week. That’s over $700 a year on one drink. The kicker? I finally looked at the ingredient list and realized I was paying premium prices for what’s … Read more
tart pomegranate meets botanical gin with a thick creamy foam on top that feels like drinking a cloud. sounds pretentious but its actually just egg white shaken hard,the jewel toned pink color makes it perfect for christmas or valentines. looks fancy tastes balanced not too sweet not too boozy. this is a riff on the … Read more
hosting during the holidays means someone always asks what youre serving to drink and you panic because most festive cocktails require 47 ingredients and a bartending degree. not this one. this is the bubbly refreshing cheerful drink that looks impressive but takes 5 minutes to mix. vodka st germain fresh winter citrus juice and ginger … Read more
you know what i love about really good cocktails? sometimes the best ones are so simple they almost feel like cheating. two ingredients. that’s it. no muddling, no fancy syrups you gotta make three days ahead, no seventeen different bitters. just cognac and amaretto in a glass, somehow it tastes like liquid sophistication. i first … Read more
fire low, lights warm, cinnamon floating around like a rumor. this christmas old fashioned slides in as a winter cocktail you actually want to sip—classic bones, holiday heart, and just enough sparkle to feel like a festive drink without tasting like a candle. what it is (and why it works) start with the old fashioned … Read more
you want a drink that hushes the room without killing the mood. the mrs. claus cranberry whiskey cocktail walks in like it paid the electric bill, smells faintly of rosemary, and leaves a cinnamon echo you’ll think about on the drive home. call it your christmas whiskey cocktail when the lights are soft, the oven’s … Read more
holiday lights click on, the room softens, and someone says eggnog. you could pour the usual and watch it fade into the wallpaper, or you could set down a glass that makes the table go quiet. this is that glass. a creamy eggnog espresso martini that reads like fireplace comfort and after dinner coffee in … Read more
gingerbread white russian is the moment the party stops pretending and starts tasting like the holidays. it’s creamy, spiced, a little flirty, and very easy to pour between carols. think white russian that met a gingerbread cookie and decided to elope. what it is a classic white russian with a gingerbread backbone. vodka brings clean … Read more
