Vodka

Greyhound Rescue

Greyhound Rescue

The original Greyhound cocktail has fallen in and out of popularity since its conception in the 1930s, but this variation is one of my favorite drinks to serve when entertaining. The rosemary simple syrup imparts complex herbaceous notes, and the sweetness rounds out the tart grapefruit juice. Gin adds floral notes and more depth of […] Read more…

Evening Stroll

Evening Stroll

This cocktail remind me of a summer evening stroll through my neighborhood with the sweet smell of blooming Jasmine hanging in the air. Jasmine tea simple syrup lends floral notes to this refreshing summer cocktail. Read more…

Sparkling Berry Tea Cocktail with Stash Tea

I’m known as the “Cocktail Maven” around the Zulily office, where I work as a Marketing Design Manager. So, when I was asked to create a Zulily exclusive cocktail to promote the Stash Tea sponsored sale on our website, I was beyond excited! Cocktails? Of course, I’ll do it! Plus, I’m always looking for fun, […] Read more…

The Naughty Dirty Chai

Here’s another vodka-based winter cocktail for those who want an option other than bourbon (which is easily my go-to drink when the weather gets cold). The Chai spices mingle beautifully with the coffee liqueur and cream (but anyone who’s had a Chai Latte can confirm). This recipe has only 3 ingredients and batches very easy […] Read more…

Rosemary Vodka “Tonic”

When the weather turns cold, most turn to cocktails made with bourbon or whiskey, but it’s harder to find vodka-based winter drinks. So, when I needed a holiday party cocktail that was a little lighter—to serve along side my Chai Spiced Old Fashioned—this herbaceous vodka “tonic” seemed perfect. The Green Chartreuse and Rosemary Simple Syrup […] Read more…