Cocktails, Wine + Drinks

catalina sounds pinot noir

2015 Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir

I found an excellent end-of-summer red wine for you: 2015 Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir. Take a few bottles to the beach for a last hurrah or to a dinner party with friends—or…

Peach Cobbler Cocktail

Just Peachy—3 Peach Cocktails to Enjoy this Summer

Did you know that August is National Peach Month? Who knew, right? Consider it another excuse to enjoy some more peaches before fall sets in. Aside from peach pie, peach cobbler and…

Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2016

If you’re looking for an accessible wine to drink with salads and seafood, try this Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc from Malborough Wines. The grapes were harvested in the summer of 2016 during…

The Bloody Mary at Burke & Wills Australian Bistro

Try this Unique Bloody Mary

A Unique Bloody Mary Experience If you count the Bloody Mary as one of your favorite brunch cocktails, I have a fun experience for you to try: mixing and matching the ingredients,…
reservoir road pinot noir

Weeknight Wine: Reservoir Road Pinot Noir

This Reservoir Road Pinot Noir from B Vinters is a lovely weeknight wine to have with most meals. Its versatility lends itself to a variety of dishes from spicy curries to fresh…

Roses Honey Smash

Bourbon Honey Smash {made with Four Roses}

I’ve been enjoying cocktails up on my roof deck these past few weeks, and thought you’d want to hear about the latest one I tried: a Bourbon Honey Smash made with handcrafted Four…

Raspberry Black Pepper Ginger Margarita

Raspberry Margarita with Ginger + Black Pepper

I’ve got to tell you about this tequila I recently discovered: Corralejo Reposado Tequila. If you like tequila, you must try this one. It’s packaged in an adorable bottle, which is more petite than…

Templeton Lemonade

Templeton Rye Whiskey Lemonade

We’ve been mixing up some high-caliber cocktails for you to try this summer, and this boozy whiskey lemonade is at the top of the list. Containing Templeton Rye, plus fresh lemon juice,…

Olive-Salted Chopin Vodka Martini

Sunday, June 18th, is both National Martini Day and Father’s Day. Let’s toast these occasions with a straight-up Olive-Salted Chopin Vodka Martini. It’s an easy-to-make at home cocktail. And what makes a…