Vampire’s Kiss Halloween Cocktail with Chambord and Smoke Effect

Vampire’s Kiss Halloween Cocktail with Chambord and Smoke Effect

The Vampire’s Kiss cocktail is one of my favorite Halloween cocktails because it is such a show-stopper and is just so perfect for the holiday! The Chambord gives it a blood-like color, and the smoke effect is the theatrical touch that takes it to the next level.
October 31, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Creating a Bloody Mary Bar with Easy Bloody Mary Mix and Salt Rim Recipes

Creating a Bloody Mary Bar with Easy Bloody Mary Mix and Salt Rim How-to

Treat your company to a homemade Bloody Mary bar—a delicious and unique game day experience!
August 27, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Mary’s Refreshingly Easy Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri Recipe

Mary’s Refreshingly Easy Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

This easy Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri is a must-try summer cocktail. My recipe combines frozen watermelon, light rum, and mint for a refreshing drink.
August 06, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Midsummer Dream Cognac Cocktail Recipe

Midsummer Dream Cognac Cocktail

When I brought out a pitcher of this Midsummer Dream cognac cocktail, it was such a hit that we ended up making a second batch.
July 29, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Rosé Blackberry Spritz Recipe with Cheri Oteri

Rosé Blackberry Spritz Recipe with Cheri Oteri

Instead of traditional Italian bitters like Aperol or Campari, I opt for a rosé aperitivo in this easy spritz cocktail recipe that I make for my friends. Watch as Cheri Oteri and I make this refreshing drink.
April 29, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Homemade Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

Homemade Candied Citrus Peels for Desserts and Cocktails

Candied citrus slices and candied citrus peels are similar, but they’re not the same thing. I love to decorate my lemon squares recipe with candied citrus peel and lavender buds. They’re not just a garnish—their vibrant colors and flavors make them stars in their own right!
March 26, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Served Hurricane cocktail

Passion Fruit Hurricane Cocktail

Mardi Gras might be a winter festival, but the Hurricane is delicious all year round. My special twist is making it a passion fruit hurricane recipe. I love sipping on one of these at a backyard barbecue or a trip to the farm... Your guests are going to love it too!
February 04, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Easy Strawberry Limoncello Frosé: A Deliciously Simple Frozen Rosé Cocktail Recipe for Summer Sipping

Easy Strawberry Limoncello Frosé: A Deliciously Simple Frozen Rosé Cocktail Recipe for Summer Sipping

If you’re looking for the perfect summer cocktail, look no further. This is it. It’s a refreshing frozen cocktail recipe made with the ultimate summer trifecta of ingredients: Strawberries, frozen rosé wine, and homemade limoncello. Just make sure you remember to freeze your rosé for at least 8 hours before whipping up some drinks!
August 09, 2023 — Mary DiSomma
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Espresso Martini Granita with Koval Coffee Liqueur

I’m crazy for coffee, in all its forms. Sometimes I even get teased about the amount of coffee gadgets I have. Sorry, the teasing won’t stop me—I love what I love! I recently discovered the espresso martini granita, and it became a fast favorite.
December 27, 2022 — Mary DiSomma
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon Ginger Pear Cocktail

This ginger pear cocktail with Woodford Reserve’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey is fruity and sweet with just a hint of spice. It’s so flavorful, and once you have the homemade ginger syrup, the rest is easy to make.
October 27, 2022 — Mary DiSomma
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Cinnamon Rosemary Maple Old Fashioned Sip, Savor, and Share

One of my new favorite holiday drinks is this Cinnamon Rosemary Maple Old Fashioned. Homemade simple syrup makes this a top-tier drink—and it’s so much fun to bottle up the extra for giving away as gifts. I promise, your friends will not be disappointed.
December 22, 2021 — Mary DiSomma
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Pappy’s Manhattan Cocktail

If you are a fan of a classic whiskey drink, you are going to love my take on the traditional Manhattan cocktail recipe. I first tasted this special version of the well-known cocktail in New York several years ago, and after a bit of cajoling, was able to get the recipe out of the bartender.
June 25, 2021 — Mary DiSomma