A great combination of dessert and cocktail in one, a frozen strawberry daiquiri float on top of vanilla ice cream! As frequent readers of our blog know, we are kind of obsessed with making lots of classic craft cocktails. Every now and then it is fun to wander away from the classics into something …
Cocktails
A fruity version of the classic Ramos Gin Fizz! In the world of craft cocktails there is one cocktail that literally is a workout in a glass, one that requires a little cardio along with the ingredients! It’s a classic invented way back in 1880’s New Orleans. The Ramos Gin Fizz is one of …
A fantastic twist on the classic, this Pine Gin and Tonic evergreen cocktail is perfect for winter with the pine flavor! A few years ago we took a summer trip up to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado where we visited the little town of Silver Plume. It was here we got the chance to …
A blackberry and tangerine ice ball makes this fabulous vodka tonic special! As the weather has started to get warmer, our tastes in cocktails have trended towards lighter spirits like gin and vodka. We also love the spring berries that have come into season. They are perfect for lending some wonderful color and flavor …
A boozy version of the kid’s classic Purple Cow Float! There are many flavors that can take you right back to your childhood, be it that cookie your grandma made, your favorite candy, or a treat. One treat for Leah was the Purple Cow. It’s a soda float made with vanilla ice cream and …
Perfect for celebrating the spring Cherry Blossom festival, this spring cherry liqueur cocktail is sure to please! Living in a state that definitely has a winter season, we always are looking forward to the arrival of spring, the warm days letting us get back outside and enjoy the sunny days. Here in Omaha, spring …
Great, light simple tequila drinks, perfect for anytime of the year! One of the cool perks of being a cocktail blogger is getting the chance to try out lots of other spirits than the old sorts that we are all familiar with from our days drinking in college. One spirit that we both had …
A twist on the classic summer cooler, a Strawberry Limeade, we made this limeade cocktail boozy and refreshing! This is a delicious Limeade cocktail perfect for summer with refreshing flavors and great for summer parties and BBQ’s. The iceball has fresh strawberries and juniper berries inside of it. This ice ball takes a little …
We worked with a local distillery here in Omaha to develop this cocktail! This Whiskey and Stout Cocktail combines two loves! One thing we love about writing about food and drink is the opportunity to explore the culture of a city or region. This can really can bring some great insight into a place. …
A spicy tropical Pineapple Strawberry Moscow Mule version of a great pineapple cocktail! Cheers! We love a good Moscow Mule, so with National Moscow Mule day upon us, what better way to celebrate then a Moscow Mule? Of course, we couldn’t celebrate with just a plain old Moscow Mule! We decided to spice things …