It can be hard to get up and get moving in the morning. It is even harder during the late winter months. One thing that gets me up in the morning, other than the pesky “work” responsibility, is the chance to see the alpenglow on Pike’s Peak.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Purple Mint Majesty”
Absinthe is a spirit that invokes a lot of myths. Although it was a popular spirit in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, absinthe would be banned in most nations by 1915. The greatly exaggerated rumors that absinthe caused people to hallucinate led to the banning of the spirit.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Mind Eraser”
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through December. We are definitely feeling the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full force. From wrapping up the end of the year at work, to preparing for the holidays, we’ve been busy.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Holiday Sunrise”
Applesauce. It is a food that I associate with babies and BBQ. It is easy for toothless children to eat, or it is one of the sides available at the local BBQ joint. However, whenever I have some, I always forget how good it actually is.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Mom’s Applesauce”
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the holiday season is still in full swing. With a slew of events on our calendar over the next few weeks, we are always on the lookout for quick and classy cocktails to enjoy.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: The Boulevardier”
The holiday season is officially here. Thanksgiving is this Thursday. That means it is time to focus on holiday cocktail recipes to get you through the winter season. This week, we crafted a Cran-Apple Mule, which is perfect for the Turkey Day Holiday.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Cran-Apple Mule”
Recently, Alie and I took our last camping trip of the season. While we were out, we visited one of our favorite local distilleries in the area we were staying. The distillery had a number of exciting cocktails on its menu.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Not Your Grandma’s Maraschino”
Here at Wilderness Whiskey Women, we love a good Old Fashioned cocktail. I often opt for an Old Fashioned wherever I see it on a cocktail menu. One of our favorite activities is experimenting with different sweeteners and bitters to create a new Old Fashioned experience.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Pluot Old Fashioned”
Recently, we’ve been getting our house ready to sell. As part of the process, I started cleaning the fridge and discovered that Alie had recently purchased a bag of lemons. Rather than making lemonade, we decided to make a Maple Whiskey Sour.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Maple Whiskey Sour”
There are few things I enjoy more than a budget bottle of whiskey. I’m constantly looking for bottles of whiskey that run $30 or less out the door. Alie and I are known to partake in a nightly pour or two, so we drink our whiskey relatively quickly.… Read the rest “Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond: Review”
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