What could be better in Summer than a Rosé wine spritzer? I know you can drink Rosé all year long, but really - let's be honest. It's just the best in Summer. This is a quick 2-minute little cocktail to get you ready for a relaxing and low-key weekend. If I could sum...
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Lillet Yuzu Sparkler Cocktail
What is Lillet? Lillet is the star of this Sparkler, and it's an apéritif — meaning a wine that is lightly fortified (it’s about 17% ABV) with citrus based spirits. Lillet is from southern Bordeaux in France, and the apéritif is a blend of fruit and wine...
Hocus Pocus Cocktail – The Perfect Halloween Drink
This Hocus Pocus Cocktail was inspired by the movie, that for the longest time, I really disliked. For those that know me very well, I have to say a full disclosure - I really dislike Halloween. It’s the worst holiday of all the holidays. I dread every year when it...
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