Category Archives: imbibe

summer perfection: moscow mules

While it has seemed more like January than June lately here in Seattle, I have high hopes the sun we’ve had the last two days will return after this impending week of rain that starts tomorrow. In the meantime, I’m … Continue reading

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blood orange prosecco spritz

It’s Monday, sunny and, hold onto your seats, warm in Seattle! You know the last couple of weeks have sucked weather-wise when people get excited about 59 degree weather. Soak it up now because…rain returns tonight. So let’s celebrate the … Continue reading

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apple brandy hot toddy

House bound. Time for a hot toddy! I hope you have these ingredients on hand if you are ice and snowed in because this is the perfect drink for today. If you only have brandy, use that. If you have … Continue reading

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fall in a glass {chaider}

Autumn is, by far, my favorite season. The crisp breeze, the morning light, the changing foliage, the sweaters, the smell of burning wood in the air, apples apples apples. Did I mention the sweaters? It also means the return of … Continue reading

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spiked creamsicle

It’s going to be a trifecta in Seattle: three day weekend, hot weather + with Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer. At my friend Heide’s bbq last weekend she made me this great cocktail.  It is so simple and … Continue reading

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national rum day! {hooray}

When I think of summer, I think warmth and sun.  And who are we kidding…a cold, fruity cocktail. For me, most of the time this means a vodka or tequila-based beverage.  But since I’ve known Mike, rum has crept into … Continue reading

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orange lime basil spritz

Sun’s out!  When I woke to grey, cloudy skies I had my doubts but here it is!  This is a great summertime beverage for the whole family.  It’s sweet, tangy and herbaceous.  And is sparkly, which will make your kids … Continue reading

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spiked agua fresca

The sun has returned to Seattle.  I type this fully knowing that I just may have jinxed us but hopefully Mother Nature will give us a few days of summer to let us warm up and finally get some much … Continue reading

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national daiquiri day! {blended golden raspberry}

Ok, people! It’s National Daiquiri Day!  Who knew?  For the longest time, the only way I could tell the difference between a daiquiri and a margarita was one had a salted rim and the other whipped cream on top.  This … Continue reading

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my perfect manhattan

Well, my perfect Manhattan would be…being in Manhattan.  But short of that, here it is – my version of the classic cocktail. I say my version because typically it’s made with whiskey but I love, love, love it with bourbon, … Continue reading

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