Drink Recipes

I had sworn off mocktails for years. Honestly, I thought they were a waste of a good glass—all that fancy ice and muddled fruit, but … Read more

“Mom, can we make something that actually looks poisonous?” My nine-year-old asked me this last October, standing in the kitchen with a sparkle in her … Read more

I want caramel apple cider sangria right now. Like, immediately. The kind of craving that hits mid-October when the air gets that specific crispness and … Read more

Third time in as many days I found myself staring into the fridge at a half-empty bottle of apple cider, a bottle of prosecco, and … Read more

I did not trust peppermint in hot chocolate. For years, the idea felt like a gimmick—a holiday-themed flavor that sounded better on a Starbucks cup … Read more

The first time I tried making a warm apple cider bourbon cocktail, I figured it would be a simple pour-and-stir situation. It took about ten … Read more

It was mid-October, and the rain had been falling for three hours straight—the kind of steady, gray drizzle that makes you want to curl up … Read more

I thought apple cider sangria sounded like one of those drinks that tries too hard. You know the kind—thrown together for a fall party, looks … Read more

I figured a margarita and apple cider had no business being in the same glass. It took about one sip of this one—on a chilly … Read more

The blackberries were practically glowing under my kitchen lights. I had just dumped a bag of frozen ones into a pitcher, poured dark rum over … Read more