This post is in collaboration with Square One Organic Vodka. Flavors are theirs, opinions and cocktail recipes are my own. Spring has sprung! At least in my mind, and I'm ready to break out the patio furniture, fire up the grill, and whip up some refreshing cocktails. At our house, when it comes to liquor, we either drink whiskey or vodka. So when Square One Organic Vodka wanted to send some flavors to try, we were like HECK YEAH! I was thrilled to see the great assortment of

It's not everyday that two of my favorite beverages come together to form the best holiday mashup of all time: Red Wine Hot Chocolate. In 2014, this wonderful creation was blogged about by Immaeatthat, and it went mega viral. Of course, sommeliers from all over the world have put their own spin on this winter drink by trying different kinds of wine to bring out a spicier flavor, or hints of sweetness. But nothing can change the fact that this deliciously decadent drink is to

It's officially strawberry season on the East Coast, and that means berry everything. The fun part about strawberries is that they are very versatile and they are very sturdy. Strawberries can hold up to a lot of heat, macerating, and muddling without getting soggy or losing color. Blend them with milk to make ice cream. Bake them in a pie. Add sugar to make jam or jelly. Eat them whole, dip them in chocolate, accompany strawberries with cheese. The possibilities are endles

​ ​In my house, it's the best time of the year. Baseball season. It's the time of year when the TV is tuned to MASN and SportsCenter almost 24/7. It's the time of year when we cheer on the Orioles, and shout "O" in the National Anthem a little louder than usual. It's also time to break out the easy-drinking Spring cocktails. And this year, I'm having a lot more fun than usual. Last fall, I infused liquor with fruits and herbs, and the flavor was really strong. But it's me

Before I moved to Texas, I didn't understand the meaning of being a "seasonal wine drinker." But when it's 110 degrees and humid outside, you don't want to be sipping on a cabernet sauvignon, no matter how much you love it. You'll want cold, refreshing white wines. And if you're anything like me, you don't like sweet wines. In fact, the drier the better. So finding myself a summer wine that tasted delicious and wasn't super sugary was hard. That's when I discovered dry ro