A hot chocolate bar with homemade hot chocolate is a creative way to bring joy to kids and adults at any cold-weather gathering! I love a serve-yourself spread at a party, whether it’s a make-your-own taco bar, an appetizer board, or a breakfast grazing board. Knowing … [Read more...]
Spiced Pear Bourbon Iced Tea: A Fall Cocktail
This fall cocktail made with spiced pear, bourbon, and aromatic chai tea is exactly what you need for any fall gathering. We like it over ice, but it would be great hot, too! I have been really into pear cocktails lately and it seems like they can do no wrong. How does … [Read more...]
Hurricane Cocktail: A New Orleans Classic
A hurricane cocktail is a New Orleans classic. It's sweet, tangy, and has just the right amount of rum to get your party started! The passionfruit syrup that you'll need to make it has tons of other uses too... you'll be glad you have it on hand. What is a hurricane … [Read more...]
Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
This cucumber jalapeno margarita is so refreshing and unique! The heat is surprisingly mild with the addition of the cucumber, as you get more of the flavor of the jalapeno than the spice. I don't know about y'all, but in Georgia we're seeing our first warm sunshine in … [Read more...]
White Wine Sangria with Cranberries and Orange
White Wine Sangria made with orange liqueur and white cranberry juice is the perfect winter cocktail. The beautiful colors and appealing flavor make it the ideal drink to serve around the holidays and beyond. White wine sangria is a bit of a departure from the traditional … [Read more...]
Bourbon Cocktail with Honey and Sage
This honey bourbon cocktail with orange and honey sage syrup makes an excellent choice for a welcome drink at any fall party, or when you cozy up with someone special in front of the fire. The inspiration for this honey bourbon cocktail came from successfully growing a pot … [Read more...]
Cathead Cooler
The Cathead Cooler was inspired by a drink I had at Old Bull Tavern in Beaufort, South Carolina. With summery flavors like honeysuckle, mint, cucumber, and lemon, it's a little sweet, a little tangy, and totally refreshing. Top it off with St. Germain and spicy ginger beer to … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Gifts for Bourbon Drinkers
Whether you are a bourbon lover yourself or you love a bourbon drinker, there are a few tools you need to have so you can make these 4 essential cocktails: An Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, a Boulevardier, and a nice glass of bourbon on the rocks. Are you a bourbon drinker … [Read more...]
Blood Orange Bourbon Cocktail with Rosemary Simple Syrup
This blood orange cocktail combines the tangy flavor and beautiful color of blood oranges with bourbon, bitters, and a homemade rosemary simple syrup. I don't know about y'all, but one thing I'm always longing for in the cold winter months are the bright, vibrant colors … [Read more...]
Key Lime Pie Pudding Shots
These key lime pie pudding shots are a light and boozy dessert made with pudding, key lime juice, fresh whipped cream, and lime rum. Did you have to read that title a few times to wrap your head around exactly what these delicious little things are? Don't worry... you're … [Read more...]
Southern Blackberry Mule
This cocktail is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Use your favorite bourbon and homemade blackberry syrup to make our Southern Blackberry Mule. A few weeks ago I made blackberry syrup from fresh blackberries and have been having so much fun figuring out what to do with … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shandy
Our Strawberry Shandy is a fruity blend of fresh strawberry lemonade, wheat beer, and just a little kick of vodka. It is exactly what you need for patio sipping this spring and summer. What the heck is a shandy? Also known as a radler, a shandy is a combination of beer … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Kiwi Detox Smoothie
Looking for a delicious way to slim down for the new year? This detox smoothie with nothing but fruit and a touch of honey has all the Vitamin C and fiber you need to start your day off right. Last weekend we went to our family's annual Cane Grinding down on the … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Mimosa
This spiced apple cider mimosa is the perfect fall cocktail for any occasion. Who doesn't love a good mimosa? As soon as that crispness of fall appears in the air, I just can't help but think of the coming family gatherings. Nothing screams fall like … [Read more...]
Grilled Peach Bourbon Cocktails
Bourbon and ginger ale is a staple here in the South. This twist with Georgia peaches is exactly what you need this summer. These peach bourbon cocktails will be a go-to as long as peaches are in season. I love grilled fruit... Something about the smoke of the grill and … [Read more...]
Infused Water – 4 Ways
Stay hydrated and feel like you're having a spa day by making infused water at home! It's so easy and we have got some great inspiration for you. Why Infused Water? For people like me who don't love plain water, it's a great way to trick your body into staying hydrated. … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Bourbon Lovers Gift Guide
Do you have a bourbon lover in your life? We do. Two of them, in fact. Sara's brothers, Will and James, (Pam's sons), have become quite knowledgeable about this aromatic, southern whiskey. They shared their expertise with us as we put together The Ultimate Bourbon Lovers Gift … [Read more...]
10 Fresh Fruit Margaritas
That's right! Tomorrow is National Margarita Day! Like anyone needs an excuse to drink tequila... Here are 10 margaritas made with the freshest limes and other fruits for today, tomorrow, and whenever the mood strikes you! … [Read more...]
Kiwi Margarita
So this drink was delicious! I thought it was sort of odd that National Margarita Day is in the winter, so I started thinking about winter fruits that could be used in the margaritas... Why not kiwi? Then there was the big question: Can you juice a kiwi? Do you muddle … [Read more...]
Blackberry Margarita
This was truly a "make it up as you go along" recipe, but we loved these cocktails! They're super easy and you can just adjust the proportions of lime and simple syrup to make it as tart or sweet as you want. Blackberry Margarita A delicious, fruity twist on the … [Read more...]
Bloody Mary Gift Basket
The bloody mary drinker in your life will swoon over this personalized bloody mary gift basket with everything they need to make the perfect cocktail! Personally, I never find it easy to shop for men. Birthdays, Christmas, Father Day... I feel like every gift idea has been … [Read more...]
