TAKE A SIP: ROSEMARY + GRAPEFRUIT GIN SIPPER

Alright. I'm trying to be fancy here, but this is really just a rosemary greyhound.

Gin. Grapefruit. Rosemary Simple Syrup.

It's just as good as the basil salty dog I made last year, I promise!

What you'll need to make it happen:

- 1.5 Ounces Gin

- 1 Tbsp Rosemary Simple Syrup

- Ice

- Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

- Grapefruit wedge & Rosemary for garnish

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Mix together your simple syrup, gin, and grapefruit juice in a shaker with ice. Shake like crazy!

Step 2: Pour over fresh ice and garnish with grapefruit wedge & rosemary.

(if you don't have a shaker, just mix together well with a spoon in your glass!)

With the 85+ degree days we've been having, this is the definitely the refreshing drink I needed!

I mean COME ON - how good do these look? Pin it for later, my friends.

What drinks have you been enjoying this summer?

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xo, lp

TAKE A SIP: CRANBERRY MOSCOW MULE

I had to squeeze in one last Christmas drink before taking next week off..so naturally I chose some thing red & green...

Cranberry Moscow Mules!

What you need to make it happen:

- 2 ounces Vodka

- Gingerbeer

- Lime Slices

- Frozen Cranberries

- Cranberry Simple Syrup 

- Ice

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Fill copper mug with ice & add  2 ounces vodka, 1 teaspoon cranberry simple syrup.

Step 2: Top with ginger beer and garnish with a few lime slices & a handful of frozen cranberrries

Step 3: Enjoy!

Fruity, tart- not at all too sweet!

What drink will you be sipping on this season?

If you'd like one of these, just come on over!

xo, lp

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TAKE A SIP: SPARKLING CARAMEL APPLETINI

Okay my friends, it's officially time for HOLIDAY DRINKS!

I mean, not that any of these drinks coming up on the blog aren't good all year long..but..they're perfectly holiday party ready!

First up: Sparkling Caramel Appletini.

What you'll need to make it happen:

- 1.5 ounces vodka

-  Hard Cider (angry orchard preferred!)

- Caramel Sauce 

-Apple Slices (honeycrisp is best)

- Ice

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Swirl caramel sauce in the martini glass

Step 2: Shake ice & vodka until chilled & add to glass

Step 3: Top off with hard cider, stir, and garnish with an apple slice.

Step 4: Sip & enjoy!

Simple, right?

The caramel sweetness assures no bite from the vodka, and the fizz from the hard cider is an extra surprise!

What holiday drink are you making this season?

If you don't have a good one in your repertoire yet, make this one!

xo, lp

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TAKE A SIP: GRAPEFRUIT SIPPER

See, when I posted my last drink recipe on this here blog I figured it would be the last uber-fruity drink I'd post for a while, since Fall was here.

Welp.

It was 80 degrees this weekend, and to me, that just ain't hot cider weather.

Hence this recipe for a super easy grapefruit sipper!

 

What you need to make it happen:

- Fresh Squeezed red grapefruit juice (of course store bought works too!)

- 1 1/2 ounces vodka (I used Svedka)

- 1/2 ounce triple sec

- Splash lemon juice

- Mint for garnish

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients.

Step 2: Pour over ice & garnish.

Step 3; Enjoy!

Anyone else having unseasonably warm weather in their area?

Thanks Wisconsin, for being so gorgeous!

xo, lp

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