It's not officially summer until you've had your first patio cocktail (or two, or five) and have had a go at making herbal cocktails to spice up your drink. Today I'll help you kick off summer with 5 refreshing summer cocktails. You can find these delish drinks and more sunny sipping recipes in the summer issue of Merry, coming next Monday, June 8! Consider this your sneak peek! I didn't realize … [Read more...]
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{DRINK UP: 6 tequila cocktails to try for Cinco de Mayo}
Happy Cinco de Mayo friends. You got to love a holiday that's such a colourful party and a great reason to get your cocktail on. And what's Cinco de Mayo without tequila? It's just May 5th. Grab some tequila and friends and try one of these cocktails to celebrate. I'm really digging the idea of jalapeno & grapefruit together - spicy & sour! RECIPES: French Kiss Margarita / Spicy … [Read more...]
{GOOD EATS: cocktails to celebrate the new year}
I was going to pull together a list of fancy cocktails for you to cheers the new year but I came across these beautiful illustrated recipes by Mirdinara for Oh so Beautiful Paper's new year's event that I thought I would share instead. They are too lovely and delicious not to. Of course champagne is the obvious drink of choice on NYE but it's nice to have a signature cocktail if you're hosting. It … [Read more...]
{ DRINK UP: cocktails from your herb garden }
This long labour day weekend may mark the beginning of the end for summer but it's not over just yet. Use this long weekend as an excuse to try some new summer cocktails. What's more seasonal and fresh than pulling ingredients from your own herb garden? Here's five cocktail recipes that use common summer herbs to help you drink away your end of summer time blues. RECIPESpeach rosemary … [Read more...]
Blood Orange Rosemary Gin Fizz Valentine Cocktail
So we are celebrating Valentines here on the blog but not so much "in your face" kinda way. What that means is that we love celebrating love and everything pink but it doesn't necessarily have to be only for Valentines. Today I'm sharing this delicious Blood Orange Rosemary Fizz Gin Cocktail that would be perfect for any Valentine celebration but also more than perfect pretty much any other time … [Read more...]
Travel: A Sweet Escape to Paris
You probably didn't even have a chance to miss me but I'm back! It's kinda crazy that I booked my flight to Paris last fall and now it's come and gone. Seriously, time moves at lightening speed. Today I'm going to share with you my Sweet Escape to Paris. If you're looking fora comprehensive guide to the City of Love, this is not it. However, this guide to the "escorte paris" might be what you are … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: New York City
If you follow along on Instagram then you know that I recently spent a week in NYC and today I have a bunch more photos and info to share about my trip. So I should start by saying this wasn't my first trip to NYC. I actually lost count but I think it's around 5 or 6 times now and each and every trip has been completely different. That's what so great about New York because there's soooooooo much … [Read more...]
SPACES: High/low Bar Cart Style
It's Friyay!! Where will you be for happy hour tonight? I love going out for cocktails but staying in for a drink or two (or five) with friends can be just as fun, and let's face it, less pricy. Or maybe you and the significant other or your BFF just want to put on some yoga pants and sip martini's, TGIF-style. Whatever your at-home-cocktail-sipping-style may be, like any good (self-serving) … [Read more...]
2015 Sweet Escape Review
Well, looky who's back. Why is it sooooo hard to get back into the swing of things after the holiday madness? Like why do I all of a sudden turn into a sloth? Not surprisingly there's been a whole lotta reviews, roundups, reflections, predictions, and goal setting for the past and present year popping up in all my social media feeds. It's been a 'goal' of mine to be better at setting goals for the … [Read more...]
Drink up: Holiday Sangria Recipe
So I admit it, my favourite part of the holidays is the shindigs - the good, the bad, the ugly, I love them all. It's the only time of the year where you can actually wear those outfits you bought "for that time when I need to get dressed up" and over indulge on food and drink while mingling with people you may or may not like the rest of the year. Everyone, I mean everyone, has a good Christmas … [Read more...]
INTRODUCING MERRY MAGAZINE SUMMER! + 9 no-churn homemade ice-cream recipes
I scream, you scream, we all scream Hooray for Merry! I admit I'm totally like a kid in an ice-cream shop today because I'm sooooo excited to finally share Merry Mag Summer with you. I've been teasing you with summer cocktails and florals but now you can see it all. All 100 pages absolutely FULL of awesome handmade inspiration from 20 talented and creative bloggers. After such an amazing response … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: citrus amaretto sour valentine cocktail
What are you doing for Valentine's day? I have a hot date with a few girlfriends and plan on serving these delish citrus amaretto sour cocktails. They're sweet & sour, just like me. I'm adding a little Valentine twist with a jelly bean stir stick in the hues of love. CITRUS AMARETTO SOUR (serves 2): - 2 pink grapefruit - 1 orange - 1 lemon - 2 oz. amaretto - 2 oz. … [Read more...]
Winter Fun in the Country
Hey there Monday. How was your weekend? I admit there's some irony to me writing a winter fun post while kicking back in sunny Florida while it's - 20?c at home. I know, not fair. For the record I actually don't hate winter but to me winter must come with snow. Without the snow it's just cold and grey. I don't know about you but since....oh I don't know, I got my license maybe - I just haven't … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: cinnamon spiced ice tea cocktail
So thanks to my mega cheaters spiced pumpkin cake & maple rum glaze recipe, dessert is taken care of for Thanksgiving. But that's the end of the evening, what about the beginning? You need to have something for your guests to sip on while eagerly anticipating the meal ahead. This Cinnamon Spiced Ice Tea is the perfect fall flavour cocktail to whip up. You can leave out the spiced rum if you … [Read more...]
DRINK UP: Canada Day Strawberry Coconut Margarita Recipe
Canadians aren't exactly known for our over the top patriotism. But when there's a reason to proud, we're there waving our flags. You could say Canada Day is a great day to celebrate being Canadian. What are you up to? I'll be celebrating with a patio BBQ party but of course and I'll be showing my true patriot by sipping on some of this ice-cold strawberry coconut margarita recipe. And for my … [Read more...]
