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Thirsty Thursday: Thanksgiving Cocktails

November 16, 2017

So for a lot of people Holidays are stressful, all the running around, forced social interaction…all that good stuff.

I personally love the holidays because I refuse to split them, love food, and we have dwindled down the family to just the closest relatives which  makes me excited to spend time with them.

Anyway! It is time to look at some of these cocktails that can make all things right in the world on Thanksgiving!

 
Maple Bourbon Cocktail
Because I love whiskey and who doesn’t love maple stuff???


Cranberry Mimosas 

 
 I love love mimosas so if I can pass it off as an afternoon drink, i’m in! 
Autumn Spiced Rum Cocktail 
 
 OMG yum. I think I have made something like this before but never thought to add cinnamon or other spices.
Fall Apple Sangria
 
 
I feel like you can’t have a holiday cocktail anything without mentioning Sangria.
and one more bourbon cocktail just because…
Sparkling Bourbon Pumpkin Apple Punch
I may be the only bourbon drinker in the family  but I am making this one this year! 
So listen…try not to get too sauced on Thanksgiving but do make some fun cocktails! 
Do you have a favorite drink you make for the holidays??  

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Thirsty Thursday: Halloween Edition

November 2, 2017

Who doesn’t love themed cocktails? So here we are with another Thirsty Thursday!A few days late but really…who cares. Halloween was on Tuesday so technically you can drink today!

 
 For Vodka drinkers…the Purple People Eater!
The recipe can be found HERE
For Tequila drinkers…the Potion de Muerto
 Recipe can be found HERE
For Whiskey drinkers….Whiskey & Strawberry blood clot shots
 
These look kinda gross but if you watch the video on how to make them its not too bad.  

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Thirsty Thursday- Cider Edition

September 14, 2017

It’s Thursday and I need a drink.

Since I started dating someone who drinks craft beer (and I genuinely dislike beer, especially crafty shit) I had to start upping my drink game. All I ever drank was Angry Orchard or Whiskey and let me tell you if you are day drinking and hitting whiskey & ginger all day you are going to be in for a hard time. So…I’ve started to explore. Here are some of my new favorite ciders.

Coincidentally fall is a great time to have some ciders! (all year is don’t listen to what i say)

{1}
Blakes Hard Cider- Mango Habanero 
I actually like all their ciders but this one is my favorite. It has a spicy kick after each sip and i do love my sweet & spicy everything! 
       
Their other options!
{2}
 Pacific Coast Dry Hard Apple Cider w/Pinot Grigio
Guys. This is Cider w/Wine. Yes, you read that right. Shit is amazing.
{3}
Woodchuck Barrel Select 
(And really most of their ciders) 
 
  The thing about this one, if you can find it, is that they are aged in bourbon barrels and it gives it this smokey flavor that if you are a bourbon drinker you will love! 
{4} 
Eden Sparkling Cider
The deal with this one is it’s tasty and has 8.5% abv. So yea. Whole bottle for me! 
{5} 
True Believer Hard Apple Cider 
This one is so delicious! The thing is that it was a bday gift so I have no idea where to get it in Chicago but if you do then let me know! (Or if you want to send me a bottle because you love me) 
Notable mentions…
I feel like I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention some of these because even though they aren’t all that special they are still delicious! 
Ciderboys and all their wonderful flavors! Especially Grand Mimosa! 
 
Strongbow Honey Apple is so sweet and smooth! 
 
 

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