I sat on our front steps the other day, watching the kids play, and the sun was so bright and warm that I found myself reminiscing about a Rose Lemonade I whipped together often last summer. Made with tart, fresh-squeezed lemons and a hint of rose water, it was SO refreshing (and a big hit… Read More Rose Lemonade Recipe
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Tonight we’re sipping, A cocktail or two! Love day is just around the corner and I have a gift for you: I’ve rounded up 10 pretty ’n pink Valentine’s Day cocktails perfect for celebrating with your hunnie or Galentine this year! So whether you’re taken or single like a… Read More 10 Perfectly Pink Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Are you a fan of cocktails with floral notes? Then this Whyte Lavender Prosecco is the drink for you! Last week I got my hands on a bottle of Token Whyte Lavender Aromatic Bitters. Made right here in Edmonton, they’re a star ingredient in cocktails at many of my favourite local restaurants, like the Black Pearl.… Read More Whyte Lavender Prosecco Recipe
I don’t know what’s sweeter – this easy hot cocoa recipe or the fun National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation moose mug I served it in! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Ever since the kids and I tried Whisk Dessert Co’s hot chocolate bombs last week, we’ve been on… Read More Easy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Happy December! I’m fa-la-la-falling head over heels into the holiday spirit this year because – let’s face it – 2020 has been a tough one, so there’s no better time than now to focus on the things that bring us joy. For me, that includes decorating our house for Christmas and sipping and savouring my… Read More Ginger Bells Fizz Cocktail Recipe
One thing I really enjoy about playing bartender at home is trying to recreate flavours I was drawn to when browsing cocktail menus at my favourite restaurants. One drink on my most-ordered list includes the Bee’s Knees, a delicious cocktail combining citrus, honey and gin. My blogger bff Alex came by for a date last… Read More Bee’s Knees Honey Gin Cocktail Recipe 2 Ways
Have you heard the myth of the ‘Bloody Mary’ Halloween Caesar cocktail? Legend has it that if you stand in front of a mirror and chant her name repeatedly, she will appear. Odds of her apparition are also greatly increased if: a) The mirror is in a bar b) A bartender hears you call her… Read More Bloody Mary Halloween Caesar Cocktail
If you ly-cheesy puns paired with a delicious cocktail, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’m shaking up an ice-cold Lychee Martini, a drink that I always get SO excited to see on menus when dining out. These days we’re continuing to spend more time at home, so I figured I’d try my hand… Read More Lychee Martini Recipe
Is it a watermelon? Is it a cucumber? No! It’s a cucamelon. And guess what – it’s the cutest cocktail garnish ever, which is why I had to whip together this quick and delicious Cucamelon Gin and Tonic recipe! Behold the cucamelon! If you’ve never seen one before – don’t worry, I’m not far ahead… Read More Cucamelon Gin and Tonic Recipe
The sweater (almost) says it all: Aperol Spritz me right now! It’s sizzling hot here in Edmonton so my blogger bff Alex and I are back with another fun summer cocktail. This time around, we’re kicking it old school with the infamous Aperol Spritz. Although the Aperol Spritz has always been in style, last year… Read More Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe