Recipes
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.
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!
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.
Limoncello Margarita
This frosty limoncello cocktail recipe is perfect for celebrations—you might want to tuck this one away for Cinco de Mayo! This one adds a taste (literally) of my Italian heritage in the form of a wonderful family recipe: Erik and Tracy’s Homemade Limoncello.
Mary’s Peachy Peach Iced Tea
Quench your thirst on a hot summer day with a tall glass of my refreshing Peachy Peach Iced Tea, or customize the recipe with your favorite spirits to transform it into a cocktail for a refreshing summer soirée. We like to sweeten ours with local honey from our farm neighbors’ apiary, but you can use sugar or agave nectar if you prefer. Paired with juicy peaches and fresh black tea, you can’t really go wrong!
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.
Mary’s Favorite Piña Colada
This piña colada recipe brings me right back to Mexico with its tropical flavors and combination of light and dark rum. Bonus: you can easily make this a mocktail or virgin cocktail recipe by just omitting the rum. Because the flavor combination of pineapple and coconut is so rich, nutty, and sweet on its own, the kids are sure to enjoy!
Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosa
A light and delicious departure from the classic orange juice version, my Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Rosemary Mimosa Recipe is sure to please your brunch guests. Did I mention that I love rosemary in cocktails? Click through and find out why!
Super Bowl Punch with Beer and Vodka
Super fun: making a special cocktail for Super Bowl Sunday. Not so much fun: sitting around all day and serving it up for your guests! I don’t know about you, but I’d rather watch the game (go Bears)! This Super Bowl Beer Punch is the perfect compromise: serve it up just before game time and let your guests help themselves!
Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate
When I saw the movie Chocolat, I flat out could not believe that anyone would (or could!) put ground chiles in hot chocolate. This is definitely one of those cases where you should try not to knock it till you’ve tried it. It’s so good. Add a splash of vanilla to elevate your cocoa from “hot drink” to “rich, warm elixir”—and of course, don’t forget the cinnamon.
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.
