Mother’s Day is just around the corner! I love hosting brunch to celebrate and obviously at brunch, you need fun cocktails. Or in my case at 8 months pregnant, mocktails! I created this Mimosa and non-alcoholic “Momosa” using one of my fav flavor combos, strawberry and basil. It just takes your standard orange juice mimosa…
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Holiday Sangria
Read moreChristmas is my absolute favorite time of year! I love all the traditions surrounding it and I especially love all the festive food and drinks. This Holiday Sangria is delicious and just tastes like Christmas with its rosemary, apples and cranberries. It is super easy to make and is the perfect thing to sip on…
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Pumpkin Spice Martini
Read moreWhat’s better than a Pumpkin Spice Latte, you ask?! A Pumpkin Spice Martini! This is such a fun and festive drink that just tastes like Fall. I like to top it with a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You could also do a cinnamon sugar rim on the martini glass for some…
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Burning Mandarin
Read moreOne thing that I have missed the most these last few months is going out to eat at restaurants. I especially miss sushi. One of my fav spots is Katsuya. Aside from the spicy edamame, baked crab hand roll and rock shrimp, I have been dreaming about their spicy cocktail, the Burning Mandarin. It is…
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Grapefruit Margaritas
Read moreHappy Cinco de Mayo! Since we are all celebrating at home this year, I figured I would post the recipes for my favorite margaritas! During quarantine, my Husband and I have been having a nightly happy hour at home. We usually sit outside in our backyard or we have “drinks with friends” via Zoom. It’s…
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Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail
Read moreAs you probably know by now, I love a good cocktail! And I’m a sucker for a cocktail with herbs and/or a pretty floral garnish (see my Lemon Lavender Martini recipe here!). Our last house had a huge rosemary bush and I was always looking for new ways to use it. One of the best…
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Christmastinis
Read moreIt’s Christmas Eve! Tonight is one of my favorite nights of the year. My family always goes to church together and then we have a big family dinner. Every year, I like to make a fun and festive cocktail. This year, since I’m pregnant I decided to come up with a nonalcoholic version as well!…
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Christmas Sangria
Read moreI love how versatile sangria is. You can basically choose your favorite kind of wine and just add your favorite fruits! I make a Summer Sangria that is so light and refreshing and perfect for laying out by the pool. I add peaches, kiwi and berries (all my fav summer fruits) to white wine and…
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Aperol Spritz
Read moreWhat’s better than a spritz during summer?! An Aperol Spritz is THE perfect summer drink! It’s so refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. The first time I had one was in college during my semester abroad in Italy, and I absolutely loved it. During my most recent trip to Europe last month with my…
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Grapefruit and Thyme Bellinis
Read moreGrapefruit and thyme are a match made in heaven. Thyme has a slight lemon flavor which pairs so well with the tart grapefruit. This is my favorite cocktail to make for brunch. I saw this recipe on an episode of “Giada at Home” (one of my favorite shows ever) and have been making it for…
