Ahhh, summer. After what is probably the worst winter in the history of winters (we actually broke some snowfall records) it’s finally, finally, warm here in New England. And with warm weather comes lots of entertaining and gathering. From here on out, my husband (oh, that’s fun to say!) and I are booked pretty much every […]
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour | The Brandy Alexander
This is legit one of my favorite little segments to write. I’m not a big drinker but I love how pretty some cocktails look, and it’s always fun to search the Interwebs looking for a pretty, seasonal one to share with you all. This week’s selection – a perfectly wintery cocktail: The Brandy Alexander. I […]
Cocktail Hour | Blueberry Mojito
I don’t know what the weather’s doing where you are, but here in Rhode Island it’s just about summer! As I write this I’ve got the air conditioner running. Although, it isn’t because it’s particularly hot… it’s because it’s doing that awesome Southern New England thing where it’s just insanely humid for no good reason […]
Cocktail Hour | The Classic Old Fashioned
It’s Kentucky Derby time, which means you should be prepping with big hats, dapper suits, and some Mint Juleps. But, if Mint Juleps aren’t your thing, here’s an alternative that’s just as classy and Southern. (And maybe a bit more in tune for the gents at your amazing Derby party!) The Classic Old Fashioned Ingredients. Makes […]
Cocktail Hour | Mint Juleps
To follow up with yesterday’s post about planning the perfect Kentucky Derby party, I decided that I should probably pass along the official recipe for the Derby drink of choice – Mint Juleps. According to the Kentucky Derby website, Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 20 […]
Hosting The Perfect Kentucky Derby Party
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s Kentucky Derby time! If you can’t make it down to the races, there’s no reason that you can’t celebrate the day (and yes, it’s an entire day long-affair in honor of those two heart-stopping minutes) in style. This year the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May […]
{Coachella Coverage} Cocktail Hour | Crack Baby
You guys – it’s Coachella time! To kick off the first of this three weekend, musical extravaganza in the desert, I’ve decided to provide you with a tibble that’s totally Coachelle appropriate, and Royal approved. Ellie Goulding (one of my absolute, favorite artists) is performing on April 11 (today!) and April 18 at Coachella. She also performed at […]
Cocktail Hour || Apple Spritzer
Did you guys see that… it was the sun! It’s almost… ::whispers:: warm outside. I mean, it hit a whopping 43 degrees yesterday in Rhode Island! Okay – so it may not be flipflop weather just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the spring weather a little bit with a refreshing and seasonal cocktail. […]
Cocktail Hour | Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
Oh heeey guess what. It’s going to snow this weekend. Again. For the THIRD time this week. Seriously. I got nothin’ else for ya folks – it’s going to snow and I am about ready to just give up on life and move to Alaska. I bet there’s less snow there. So in between shoveling […]
Cocktail Hour | Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Baby, it’s cold out there. No seriously – it’s cold out there! Most of the country was bombarded with snow and ice this week (including the Southern states, who simply did not know how to deal), and it was just… not fun. But on the bright side, it’s Friday! Which means it’s time to kick back […]