November's Mimosa of the Month is a simple but special Strawberry Orange Juice Mimosa. With all the fuss around Thanksgiving dinner and the lead up to Christmas I thought something easy might be in needed. With a house full of guests and the inevitable round of parties and open houses that come with the holiday season, ...
Champagne, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Oh My!
It’s no secret that I love Champagne. And Prosecco. And Sparkling Wine. And sometimes even Cava. I firmly believe that bubbles make people happy, regardless of place of origin. But in honor of Champagne Day, I thought I would take a few minutes to share the differences between various sparkling wines. But then I found this ...
Blood Orange Juice and Honey Mimosa
There’s nothing scary about blood oranges, but with Halloween around the corner it seemed like a perfect time to try out a Blood Orange Juice and Honey Mimosa! Blood oranges start popping up in the grocery story in the fall but are at their best in the winter. They taste similar to a regular orange but ...
Simple Summertime Sangria
Sangria is a summer party staple at our house. It’s not something you drink everyday but it’s a great way to turn an ordinary bottle of wine into something special. With so many options, you’re bound to have ingredients on hand to whip up a batch on short notice. At it's core, sangria is wine, fruit ...
Oh What Fun! Celebrating Christmas with Friends.
Whenever we are in town for Christmas, I love hosting a Merry Christmas Eve Eve party. It’s close enough to Christmas that most people are off work and already in the holiday spirit. But it doesn’t interfere with family Christmas Eve traditions. (Although my parents often hosts people at our house after Christmas Eve service…maybe something ...
A Simple French 75
You wouldn't be wrong if you said a French 75 was like a fancy Gin & Tonic. Because, well, bubbles. A French 75 is best served COLD, so it helps if you have chilled champagne and a chilled glass ready to go. Ready to try one? French 75 1 oz. gin a big pinch of cotton candy 5 oz. chilled Champagne or ...