Eggnog and Christmas time are pretty synonymous in my book. Eggnog is creamy and rich and plays well with all sorts of things like coffee, cheesecake, and more importantly booze. Today we're making a dozen mini No Bake Eggnog Cheesecakes spiked with a healthy shot of … [Read more...] about No Bake Mini Spiked Eggnog Cheesecakes
Thanksgiving on the Rocks Cocktail
Thanksgiving is defined by the food. That's literally the whole reason we get together right? I wanted the day of feasting to have it's own Thanksgiving Cocktail. After all, a day filled with family usually requires a little bit of drinking right? Thanksgiving on the Rocks … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving on the Rocks Cocktail
Spicy Matador with Jalapeno Tequila
Tequila seems like a natural complement for a spicy jalapeno, after all it's what you find in all those sickly sweet Cinco de Mayo Margaritas when you're binge eating tacos. But it deserves better and today we're making a special Jalapeno infused tequila and then turning … [Read more...] about Spicy Matador with Jalapeno Tequila
The Dirty Shirley Cocktail
The Dirty Shirley is the cocktail version of a classic childhood mocktail the Shirley Temple. Like the original it's sweet and colored with grenadine, unlike the original it has a healthy shot of booze in it. Shirley Temples can be made with ginger ale or lemon lime soda with … [Read more...] about The Dirty Shirley Cocktail
Homemade Grenadine Recipe
Grenadine gets a bad rap these days. The stuff you buy from the store is little more than bright red corn syrup. The little bottle of Rose's Grenadine has a special place in my heart, I remember my mom adding it to orange juice when we were kids to make us feel fancy. But … [Read more...] about Homemade Grenadine Recipe