Cozy & Festive

Happy…Friday? I think that’s what it is…

Well, have you recovered from New Years celebrating or are you ready for more? This cocktail I’m picturing drinking by a cozy fire under a blanket. Not so much new year madness.

I had a little more fun with this cocktail, got out my smoker, and flavored the glasses with maple for a little extra kick. An optional step, of course.

what you do:

Simple! Fill a shaker with ice, add in everything and shake, shake, shake! Then, pour into two, possibly smoked, glasses. I used two big ice orbs because they make me feel fancy. Garnish with fresh rosemary.

Fast tip: If you don’t have a smoker, you can add a little flame to your rosemary until it smokes and safely put it under your flipped glass while you make your cocktail.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the last weekend before we all return to normal life.

Cheers my friends!

A Summer Spritz

Happy Friday Lovelies!

I believe I may have stumbled on my drink of the summer, All. I’m a savory chick so I love a good gin martini. But, this is no ordinary martini. It’s so light and refreshing. Grab a coupe and let’s go…

what you do:

Fill your coupe with ice (I love a huge ice ball myself) and simply throw everything in the glass. Run the lemon peel around the rim, and drop in a few olives. I always use three. An even number is bad luck and…I don’t like even numbers.

The secret to this one is the olive oil. It adds so much richness. Also, when it comes to gin, I used Broker’s. Why? Their marketing won be over because the bottle has a top hat. Who can pass that up? Not this girl.

Also, also, don’t like gin? Use vodka. Easy fix.

So who’s coming for martinis?

Have a wonderful Friday and have some good sips this holiday weekend!

The Evergreen Gimlet

Hey, hey, Happy First Friday of the new year!

Let’s kick it off with a drink, shall we?

Making simple syrup is, well, simple. Just use equal parts of water and sugar, bring to a boil, then add in your flavor. Let it cool, and use.

Throw everything in a shaker with ice, annnnd shake, shake, shake!

You know I simply had to whip out my snake ice mold for the first Martini Moment of 2025.

Enjoy the weekend!