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Raspberry Sorbet Spritz Cocktail Perfect for Sharing with your Valentine

By: Dana Vollmer

Raspberry Sorbet Spritz Cocktail Perfect for Sharing with your Valentine

Raspberries and bubbles Simple but sophisticated cocktail for Valentine’s Day that you can mix at home. Enjoy with brunch or with dessert. Chambord is a luxurious raspberry liquor. You could use any raspberry liquor but Chambord is my favorite. I often add a Chambord float when ordering a frozen margarita. Valentine’s Day cocktails are all […]

9 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Share with Your Love

By: Dana Vollmer

9 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Share with Your Love

Valentine’s is approaching so I thought this would be the best time to share some cocktails you can make at home to share with your Valentine. What makes a cocktail perfect for Valentine’s Day? sweet bubbly pinks, reds berries, chocolate Valentine’s Day Cocktails Cocktails and Cactus – Rasberry Spritz Cocktail Geeks Who Eat – Honeymooner […]

Espresso Martini Recipe for National Kahlua Day

By: Dana Vollmer

Espresso Martini Recipe for National Kahlua Day

National Kahlua Day is February 27th. We think you should celebrate with a Kahlua cocktail. An Espresso Martini is the perfect classic. The sophistication of a martini and the rich coffee flavor. Kahlua is what I stock in my home bar though for this recipe you could use any coffee liquor. Espresso Martini recipe, a classic […]

LaCroix Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail Recipe

By: Dana Vollmer

LaCroix Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail Recipe

National Strawberry Day is today, Tuesday, February 27th which makes it the perfect occasion to share a strawberry cocktail. I’ve been mixing up some lighter lower calorie cocktails lately. I’m a huge fan of LaCroix Sparkling Water which makes a great mixer. Since I’ve been following the Keto Diet, this cocktail is a perfect fit. This […]

Pineapple Mango Rum Punch, Cheers to Summertime Entertaining

By: Dana Vollmer

Pineapple Mango Rum Punch, Cheers to Summertime Entertaining

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RumInTheSun #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Summertime here in Arizona means lots of time by the pool. When entertaining I like to keep it simple with a punch that I can mix […]

3 Prickly Pear Cocktails to Celebrate Arizona’s Birthday

By: Dana Vollmer

3 Prickly Pear Cocktails to Celebrate Arizona’s Birthday

Happy Birthday Arizona! February 14th is not just Valentine’s Day but it’s also Arizona’s birthday. And nothing is more Arizona than Prickly Pear. Iconic Cocktail Co. recently released a limited edition Prickly Pear Sour mixer. To get your mixer, check their website or Facebook page for their next market. Hurry, this limited release flavor is […]

Spiced Pear Cocktail

By: Dana Vollmer

Spiced Pear Cocktail

Pear, ginger, lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves…add some bourbon. Bourbon cocktails are great for the cold winter evenings. Pear pairs well with winter spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Infuse pear juice with spices. This is the same spiced pear I created for the Spiced Pear Bellini. Pear juice or nectar. I used Organic Pear Juice […]

Spiced Pear Bellini

By: Dana Vollmer

Spiced Pear Bellini

Planning your menu for Christmas morning? Planning a holiday brunch for friends?  Have you thought about including a cocktail? Spiced Pear Bellini is the perfect touch for the holidays. Light, refreshing and spiced for the season. Pick up a bottle of your favorite Prosecco. And pear juice or nectar. I used Organic Pear Juice from R.W. […]

Cranberry Thyme Bourbon Mule

By: Dana Vollmer

Cranberry Thyme Bourbon Mule

Cheers to Friday. I love discovering amazing locally produced products and one of my newest favorites is Iconic Cocktail Co. You can find them at local markets including Tempe’s 6th Street Market on Sundays. Iconic Cocktail Co offers mixers making it really easy to create delicious craft cocktails. Spiced Honey, Ginga Syrup, Kaffir Lime Syrup […]

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