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A twist on the classic Paloma cocktail recipe, we added some strawberry flavor to this Strawberry Paloma!   While all the craze on the days leading up to Cinco de Mayo was about margaritas, we were drinking another great Mexican cocktail the Paloma. We needed a good drink for the weekend festivities and since there …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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A great combination of vibrant flavors, this grapefruit gin cocktail has some great floral notes, fresh juice and perfect for a hot day or winter sip!   This pink Grapefruit Gin Cocktail is made with simple ingredients and your favorite gin. This can be a summer cocktail or the perfect drink for winter with the …

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So this Butterscotch White Russian cocktail is really great, a twist on the classic, but with an extra salty sweet treat!     When we started playing around with fall flavors, butterscotch was not at the top of our list. Instead we were going for lots of apple cider, spice and maple. But when we …

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A fun adult twist on the Harry Potter Polyjuice potion recipe!   We have been on a bit of a Halloween kick this week, so why not keep the party rolling and share another fun party drink, our take on another famous magical drink from the Harry Potter books, Polyjuice Potion. While our version Polyjuice …

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We love some Harry Potter, and this alcoholic butterbeer recipe is an homage to the books (or the movies) whichever!   As Halloween quickly approaches, its time for a little fun with spooky or magic inspired cocktails. One source of inspiration for us as Harry Potter fans has been the Harry Potter book series and …

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Red vermouth and Raspberry infused Manhattan cocktail recipe!   One cocktail that is always on the menu in our house is the venerable Manhattan. It’s a cocktail made with rye whiskey, vermouth and a dash of bitters. The small ingredient list may make this sound like a really simple cocktail, but in reality, this just …

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