Why we love this pineapple upside down cake drink When we were younger, pineapple upside down cake shots were a night out staple. But, now that I’m mostly past the shots phase of my life, I thought it would be nice to enjoy the same flavors in drink form. So, I mixed up a sour cocktail that brings those classic flavors to a balanced drink. If you like this sweet pineapple cocktail recipe, you have to try this painkiller cocktail, the famous Hotel Nacional cocktail and this unique hibiscus pineapple bourbon cocktail. Searching for more pineapple cocktail recipes? This classic Mary Pickford coc ..read more

Why we love this hot honey peach bourbon smash One of the things I love most about making drinks in the summer is using fresh produce, like fruit and herbs. Right now I’m loving the strawberries and peaches, but the options are really endless. If you like this recipe, you have to try this white peach sangria, and this peach mojito and both were made with using this delicious peach nectar recipe. I also really recommend my black-pepper-infused blackberry vodka collins or my tart cherry negroni sour. We have a few more fruity, bourbon recipes I bet you will love. Try making this apple cider bou ..read more

Why we love the Hemingway daiquiri Something about the delicate blend of ingredients gives it a nostalgic vibe with a hint of mystery. It just screams, I’m cool but take me seriously in a tortured writer kind of way. It’s like the classic cocktail version of the french blonde cocktail. If you like this recipe, you have to try the Mary Pickford cocktail, and this Hotel Nacional cocktail and this dark rum mojito. Searching for more tropical rum cocktails? You should try this yellow bird cocktail or this planter’s punch recipe. Oh, and don’t miss out on this sweet, frozen passion fruit daiquiri ..read more

Why we love this grapefruit aperol margarita This margarita is one of my favorites. It’s refreshing and fun, and I love the way the grapefruit pairs with the Aperol and creates a pretty pink drink. If you’re up to trying something new, I really recommend it, especially if you like grapefruit. And, if you like this grapefruit based recipe, you have to try this basil grapefruit martini or the tiki classic zombie cocktail. Swifties also love this French blonde cocktail which has been going crazy on social lately. Searching for more Aperol recipes? The Aperol sour and Aperol spritz are both class ..read more

Why we love this cilantro cucumber cooler I’ve been dying to use cilantro in cocktails for a while. I’ve also loved fresh herbs in my drinks – like a gin basil smash or rosemary in a margarita – but I just needed to make something with cilantro. The combo of cucumber and cilantro is refreshing, and by lengthening the drink with bubbles, it becomes the perfect summer cocktail. If you like cucumber in a drink, you have to try this cucumber margarita, an eastside cocktail or the historical Pimm’s cup. We also love an Irish maidIrish Maid. Searching for more herbaceous drink recipes? Mix up a bas ..read more

Served tall over ice, this blackberry peppercorn vodka collins is made with blackberry puree, simple syrup, pepper vodka and topped with club soda and fresh mint. The subtle peppercorn flavor plays so well with the sweetness of the blackberries and creates a refreshing, elevated cocktail. Why we love this black dahlia cocktail This refreshing vodka cocktail is inspired by one I had at The Edison in Milwaukee a few months ago. It was surprisingly delicious, especially for a vodka cocktail and it had so much flavor. It was really easy to recreate at home, and they’re going to be a staple for my ..read more

Why we love this negroni sour This cocktail is sophisticated and delightfully tangy. What really sets this cocktail apart is the tart cherry syrup – it adds the perfect balance to the cocktail, balancing all the sweet, sour, and bitter flavors and tying them all together. If you love a negroni as much as I do, you will have to try this negroni sbagliato, this white negroni and this mezcal negroni. Searching for more sour cocktail recipes? Don’t miss out on some of our favorite sour cocktails like this cranberry orange whiskey sour or the 1970’s classic amaretto stone sour. But if you are in t ..read more

Why we love the batanga Tequila highball anyone? This cocktail is so simple to make, and it is absolutely bursting with well-balanced, vibrant flavors and the perfect amount of fizz. The sweet, spiced flavors of the Coke balance the tangy zest of lime. Plus, that salted rim adds just the right element to tie everything together and enhance the flavors in the drink. If you like this Mexican inspired recipe, you have to try this cantaritos recipe, this tequila lemonade, plus this mezcal paloma and these Mexican candy shots. Searching for more tequila recipes? You should definitely give the tequ ..read more

Why we love the French blonde cocktail There isn’t a gin cocktail I don’t like, so when I heard that Taylor was loving the french blonde cocktail, I knew I had to give it a try. And, it didn’t disappoint. This drink is unsurprisingly, very drinkable and will be on repeat for the near future in my house. If you like gin cocktails, you have to try classic clover club cocktail or the tiki-inspired Saturn cocktail. Readers also love my lavender gin lemonade and the Floradora cocktail. Not sure what else you can do with these ingredients? Try adding the St. Germain to a jalapeno margarita or use t ..read more

Why we love this pot of gold cocktail Celebrating St. Patrick’s day by drinking green beer can get a little old, right? This classy cocktail is a perfect alternative for your Irish festivities, but of course it can be enjoyed anytime of year. This year, we’ve been having a lot of fun with different whiskey cocktails, like the Irish maid and the Irish whiskey mule. We’ve also been enjoying boozy shamrock shakes for a little bit of nostalgic fun. If you’re looking for something less subtle, try baby Guinness shots, Irish breakfast shots, or even the Irish trash can, which is basically a party i ..read more