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Cranberry Bellinis

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Ring in the new year by making these seasonal Cranberry Bellinis! Unsweetened cranberry juice is combined with simple syrup and prosecco to create these festive cocktails that are perfect for New Year’s Eve!

Ring in the new year by making these seasonal Cranberry Bellinis! Unsweetened cranberry juice is combined with simple syrup and prosecco to make these create these festive cocktails that are perfect for New Year's Eve!

New Year’s Eve is THIS WEEK!

I don’t know about y’all, but I love the idea of having a signature cocktail whenever I host a party. And since we miiiiiiight be hosting folks this week — you know, since we have a baby who will NOT be impressed by going out for New Year’s Eve festivities — I figured it was time for me to figure out what to make, drink-wise. [Read more…]

Blackberry Mint Spritzer

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Cool down this September with a flavorful Blackberry Mint Spritzer. Made with fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and ginger ale, this drink will become a fast favorite!

Blackberry Mint Spritzers | Cool down this September with a flavorful spritzer! Made simply using fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and ginger ale, this will become a fast favorite!

I don’t know what the weather’s like where y’all live, but the summer is still going strong in Texas. Which is why I’m steadfastly refusing anything/everything involving pumpkin and the fall since we’ve got at least another month of summertime. [Read more…]

How to Make Simple Syrup – Vanilla & Lavender

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Vanilla Simple Syrup

The summer is here in all its glory and splendor and it is time for a cool drink; don’t you agree? Whether the weather calls for a refreshing cup of iced mint tea, your favorite chilled coffee beverage or an evening summer cocktail, they could all use a little sweetness. But dissolving sugar in an iced drink is simply impossible. But stop right there! Don’t you dare go out and purchase expensive and artificially flavored syrups, simply make your own! It’s easy and tastes so much better than store bought! It’s a wonderful staple to keep on hand and a necessity for any home bar.

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