drink recipes

This February, I’m celebrating the ladies who matter most in my life with a Galentine’s Day party. This strawberry mocktail is a treat and great for littles, too.  Read more about Strawberry Mocktail

Like so many, I always tend to start the new year with a health kick—a new gym, yoga, immunity shots, essential oils. I’ve tried it all. This year, instead of suddenly signing up for a gym membership, I’m opting for a healthy mocktail. So, kick off the new year (and dry January, if that’s your thing!) with this healthy sparkling apple cider vinegar tonic. Inspired by alwaysusebutter.com. Read more about Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Mocktail

If I have a party trick, it’s the ability to whip up personalized cocktails on the fly. But it’s much less impressive that you think—anyone who can remember “211” can make a custom cocktail. I specialize in drinks that fall into the “sour” category (think whiskey sour, lemon drop and margarita). These contrast with stronger drinks that are very alcohol-forward (think Manhattan, old-fashioned and martini). Though they may contain a bit of sweetener, they lack the defining tartness of sours. Read more about Shaking Things Up

December is full of exciting holidays, events and family-friendly get-togethers—Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve to name a few. Celebrate the season with this festive and glittering swirled cranberry Champagne cocktail—and it just so happens that National Champagne Day falls on December 31, too! Read more about All That Glitters

With the holidays just around the corner, take time to entertain guests with a festive whiskey sour. To entertain for a larger batch, multiply the amounts below by up to four. Enjoy!  Read more about Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, inviting the neighbors over or staying in for a frightening movie night, this bewitching cocktail adds to an unforgettable experience. Prefer a shot to a cocktail? Remove the citrus soda from the recipe for spooky shots instead. Serves 2

To rim the glass:

• 1 fresh lime
• 3 drops purple food coloring
• 1 Tbsp. sugar

For the cocktail: Read more about Witches Brew

Sangria is the drink of summer—but this recipe trades in your classic sangria recipe for a cozy, fall sangria. Grab your favorite bottle of rosé—my personal preference is Risata Sparkling Rosé—to create this heartwarming cocktail. Read more about Get Ready for Fall with Cranberry Apple Rosé Sangria

I recently helped my college-aged daughter host her first dinner party for her friends. (She said they were just “hanging out,” but it was, in fact, a dinner party.)

Dinner parties aren’t what they used to be, and personally, I am all for it. I don’t have time for what used to be known as entertaining. I’m not putting on a show, nor am I running a restaurant. I’m over the ideas of formal invites, copious advanced planning and multicourse menus. Considering all the socializing we missed last year, who needs any more barriers to getting together? Read more about The New Dinner Party

August 10 marks National S’mores Day, and I don’t know about you, but I’ll be celebrating the wacky holiday with a s’mores-flavored cocktail. This is the perfect cocktail to celebrate the day, as well as the end of summer. Cheers! Read more about S’mores Cocktail