Experimental: Melon-dramatic

Experimental: Melon-dramatic

This post is dedicated to the humble watermelon, the fruit that’s a part of some of my favorite memories. Growing up, my parents used to grow watermelons on a community farm in Memphis and after months of constant watering and care, we would crack into 

Experimental: Whiskey Maple Sour

Experimental: Whiskey Maple Sour

Hey y’all! It’s been a hot second since my last post! The last 2 months flew by, full of celebrating birthdays, hanging with the parents, and exploring D.C. On one of our recent adventures to Union Market, we stopped by a craft fair and tried 

Experimental: LaCroix All Day

Experimental: LaCroix All Day

You know what they (may or may not) say, a pamplemousse LaCroix a day keeps the doctor away! The LaCroix All Day may not prevent a visit to the doctor, but it’ll certainly fight off dehydration. This drink is quick and simple to make, with just 

Experimental: Olympics Dreamsicle

Experimental: Olympics Dreamsicle

I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics nonstop for the last few days and wanted to feature a drink inspired by the host city and the Olympic spirit. The Olympics Dreamsicle is a variation of this recipe and is made with soju, a clear distilled alcohol that is 

Experimental: Cachaça Ginger Fizz

Experimental: Cachaça Ginger Fizz

It feels like spring is right around the corner, so I think it’s the perfect time to try another cocktail made with cachaça, Brazil’s most popular liquor. The only other drink I’ve had that uses cachaça is a Caipirinha, but I think this Ginger Fizz recipe 

Experimental: Spooky Luna

Experimental: Spooky Luna

In honor of the spookiest time of year and the spookiest cat in our house, I dedicate this drink to my black cat Luna! To make this drink a dark black color, I used activated charcoal, which is safe to ingest in small quantities and 

Drunken Jack-o’-lantern

Drunken Jack-o’-lantern

Fall is finally here and that means pumpkins popping up around every corner. Thankfully pumpkins are delicious in all forms, especially when incorporated into a tasty cocktail! This drink highlights the nutty pumpkin flavor, touched by a hint of cinnamon and maple. The pumpkin flavor 

Experimental: Cinnamon Apple Pie

Experimental: Cinnamon Apple Pie

Fall is upon us and that means apple and pumpkin-spiced foods are finally back. This Cinnamon Apple Pie cocktail tastes like the gooey filling of a fresh-based apple pie, perfectly fresh and indulgent. The cinnamon flavor comes from a homemade cinnamon and clove simple syrup, 

Experimental: Butterbeer Float

Experimental: Butterbeer Float

I’m about 20 years late getting on the Harry Potter train, but better late than never! After 4.5 books down and reading countless descriptions of amazing food and drinks, I wanted to try and make an alcoholic butterbeer, which is described as a butterscotch flavored 

Experimental: Crimson Snow

Experimental: Crimson Snow

I’ve been a casual watcher of Game of Thrones for the last few years and am super excited to see how all of the different plotlines will wrap up in Season 7! When I think back on the show, images of snow and blood usually