Drink Recipes

I had sworn off themed cocktails for years. Seriously—years. Every Halloween party I’d ever been to served that same neon green punch with the floating … Read more

The Halloween party was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten about the drinks. My kids had been so hyped about their costumes—my daughter was … Read more

I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by my neighbor Jen’s place on a Tuesday afternoon to return her slow cooker—the one I’d borrowed … Read more

There used to be a tiny cider mill off Route 9 in Michigan that made the best caramel apple cider slush I have ever had. … Read more

Introduction The first time I attempted a “signature cocktail” for a party, it was an absolute disaster. I had this vision of a beautifully layered … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple vanilla custard. I had the milk warming on the stove, the egg yolks waiting in the bowl, and … Read more

My neighbor Rosa watched me hauling bags of groceries up the porch steps one chilly October afternoon, the wind whipping dead leaves around my ankles. … Read more

Someone asked me last week why I always default to wine-heavy sangrias for parties. “Why can’t you just use apple cider instead?” my friend Jenna … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple classic margarita for a Halloween party. I had the tequila, the lime juice, the triple sec—all lined up … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Tuesday in October, and I was staring into my pantry like it held the secrets to the universe. … Read more