Summer makes me think of tropical drinks and sitting by the beach. Do I ever go to the beach, you ask? Not really. We spend our time mostly in the mountains. However, that doesn’t stop us from craving something tropical when it’s hot during the dog days of summer.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Rye Tai”
When I met Summer, I really didn’t care for whiskey. I drank scotch with my grandfather and I would have an occasional Jack and Coke at a bar. But whiskey wasn’t my jam. I was all about gin and tequila (still am, by the way).… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Dragon Water”
Recently, Alie and I picked up a dragon fruit on our recent Imperfect Foods order. I can’t say it was a fruit I’d ever tried before, although occasionally I’ve seen it in stores.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Spicy Dragon Fruit Old Fashioned”
Occasionally, I’ll have an idea for a cocktail that comes together perfectly. I’ll think about the ingredients I want to add, consider the portions of each item, and brainstorm the perfect garnish to complement the flavor and aesthetic.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer”
Mix it up Monday has become a day we look forward to every week. It is a joy for us to share recipes for the cocktails we’ve created that we think you’ll enjoy as much as we do.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Bourbon Sweet Tea”
Summer is officially here and that means berries are widely available. Whether from the local grocery store or through Imperfect Foods, berries have been on our weekly grocery list. Although we typically munch on berries for dessert this time of the year, they serve another helpful purpose; cocktail ingredients.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Bourbon Bramble”
Good ol’ lemonade is one of those thirst-quenching beverages that reminds me of summer. When I was a kid, my brother and I would set up a lemonade stand during the summer to try and earn a few dollars to spend at the arcade.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Lynchburg Lemonade”
If you spend any time on our site or visit our Instagram, you probably know that I prefer my whiskey neat. However, sipping whiskey when it’s grotesquely hot outside doesn’t give me the summer vibes I seek. What I want is a cold, fruity, and refreshing cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Whiskey Paloma”
Warm weather always inspires my cocktail crafting. Although I love drinking whiskey neat, there comes a point during the year when an ice-cold cocktail is more fitting for the season. This week, we crafted a cocktail that combines the flavors of pineapple, orange, chiles, and bourbon for a sweet and spicy cocktail that will be a hit at your summer patio party.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Pineapple Popper”
Colorado is an odd place to live during the late spring. One day, it’s 90 degrees and you start counting down the days to summer vacation. But take one look at the weather forecast and there is probably snow in the forecast.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Summer’s Strawberry Lemonade”
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