Vampire’s Kiss
I still can't get over Halloween, so I'm going to keep posting my spooky drinks. This one uses my delicious Blackberry Liqueur and grenadine, and between those two ingredients and the cranberry juice, it's a luscious red color. It's also nice and tart, which I appreciate. If you feel like serving it for a fall feast, I won't quibble. I'll just keep the Halloween flow going a little longer. Food pairing: All Day I…
Read MoreChristmas in August Margarita
In my quest to find other uses for my Diet cranberry juice and coconut milk, I came across this recipe from The Spruce Eats and decided to de-carb it. I substituted the orange liqueur with my sugar-free triple sec and tried it with some reposado tequila as a variation on blanco. I liked it so much I'm putting it in my recipe. It was so good I couldn't save the recipe until the holidays,…
Read MoreCranberry Margarita
This is a great way to integrate tequila into your festive holiday season. With fresh lime juice and your favorite blanco tequila, it's tart but still balanced due to the sugar-free triple sec. This cocktail would also be great as a Cinco de Mayo sipper, or even for Valentine's Day because of the gorgeous color. Who am I kidding? You drink your tequila cocktails whenever you feel like it. Food pairing: Keto Cranberry Bliss…
Read MoreRum Chaita
This is one of my very own recipes. I love Chai tea and drink it with cream and a little Stevia all the time. This boozy version is inspired by RumChata, which is a (very sugary) cream-based liqueur with rum. You’re welcome. Food pairing: 4505 Meats Chicharrones. I love the Jalapeño Cheddar flavor but take your pick.
Read MoreHoliday (or Anytime) Rum Punch
I suppose it’s the sweet-spice bitters and spiced rum that remind me of the holidays when I drink this punch. You can substitute spiced rum with just about any other kind of rum and play with the bitters, but together they sing a jaunty carol for me. And don’t limit yourself to the winter holidays; this punch is fabulous year-round. For a party, multiply the recipe as much as you need to and stir the first…
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