Give me all the melons. I am currently eating cantaloupe and watermelon like I'll never see another one in my entire life. They are so sweet and candy like and lately they have been saving me from binging on things like sour patch kids...true story. Of course that's the preggers in me talking. If I wasn't pregnant however, I would be sipping on one of my cantaloupe salty dogs as often as I could because it just might be the perfect summer cocktail!

I grew up salting my melons. That's the way all of the women in my family do it. "It brings out the flavor", my mom would always tell me. And you know what? She was right. It really does make any melon extra delicious. Canean thinks I am crazy and has never hopped on the salted melon band wagon. But, that's okay...he doesn't know what he's missing!

PostedJuly 9, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsCantaloupe Salty Dog, Salty Dog Cocktail, Cocktails, summer cocktails, seasonal cocktails, cheers, thirsty thursday, mixed drinks, gluten free, simple cocktails

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The weather dropped forty degrees from the time we went to bed last night until when we woke up this morning. Whatttttt the whatttt?? Insane, yesterday the promise of Spring was here and just like that, poof...Winter came back to play. The weather has been crazy all over the country and even though we are all pulling our jackets back out today, I've still got Spring on the brain. And what better way to will Winter away than with a refreshing strawberry mojito?

I may be pregnant, (if you didn't see my announcement on social media, this is news to you) but that doesn't mean that I can't still enjoy a good mocktail! And since we are moving at the end of the month I have to get in my cocktail hours with all of my girlfriends before we leave!

PostedMarch 5, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsStrawberry Mojitos, Mojito Recipe, Seasonal Cocktails, Strawberry Cocktails, Cocktails, Cheers, Thirsty Thursday

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Bourbon Salted Caramel Mochas: My Diary of Us

Pumpkin Latte, Smumpkin Latte...give me the salted caramel mochas at Starbucks any day. I know they are horrible for me...but they only come around once a year and I can't resist a salty and sweet combo...so sue me. I get 'em every chance I can during the months of November and December and half of the time I don't even ask for skim milk (gasp). I was talking with a friend who is equally as obsessed as I am and we mentioned how some bourbon would the perfect addition for a holiday after dinner drink! Challenge accepted...and I present to you, at home bourbon salted caramel mochas!

You know how after a big holiday meal, you really want dessert but there really isn't that much room left in your belly and then you end up eating that piece of pie anyway and your stomach hates you for the next two hours and your pants feel like they might decide to pop open at any second? Yeah..I know that feeling, it happens a little too often during the holidays.

PostedDecember 11, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails, Dessert

TagsHoliday Drinks, Salted Caramel Mochas, Dessert Drinks, Thirsty Thursday, Spiked Drink Ideas, Cocktails, Chocolate Recipes, Mocha Recipes, Homemade Mochas, Cheers, cocktails, dessert, holiday

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Grapefruit Ginger, and Sage Fizz: My Diary of Us

I skipped last Thursday's cocktail and I apologize because I know it was hard to go about your weekend without a cocktail. But it's ok because this week I have the daintiest, prettiest, and most delicious drink for you. It's definitely a girl's brunch kind of drink and I 'm not thinking the men in your life are going to approve all that much...but who knows, Canean has been known to like a girlie drink here and there!

Grapefruits are just about to come into full season here in Louisiana, and we are pretty lucky to have local ones that grow during the winter months. I eat them like an orange, just peel and eat no sugar necessary. For some reason I grew up only slicing them in half and sprinkling sugar on them before eating them, which pretty much cancels the healthiness right out. It wasn't until about five years ago that I just ate one like I would an orange and I loved it!

PostedNovember 13, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsShower Cocktails, Weekend Things, Brunch Drinks, Thirsty Thursday, grapefruit cocktails, citrus recipes, fall cocktails, Weekend Cocktails, Cheers, Cocktails

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Remember that Brazilian drink that I told you I drank while we were in Miami? It's basically like the Margarita of Brazil and I'm slightly obsessed. Since I have had a hard time getting back into the swing of things from vacation I decided that I would whip up a batch of my new favorite drink and pretend I am still on vacay. That's acceptable right? These caipirinha crush's are so easy to make and super refreshing too.

It's made with a Brazilian rum called Cachaca which is made from sugar cane, you sweeten it with sugar or agave in this case, and lots of fresh lime juice. If you love margaritas, I am going to go ahead and say that you will love this drink and it just might...just might...give your margarita a run for it's money.

PostedOctober 30, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscaipirinha, Brazilian cocktails, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Yum, Fresh Cocktails, Miami, Cocktail Recipes, Cocktails, Halloween

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The Bubbly Rose Cocktail: My Diary of Us

Happy Thursday, which means it's almost Friday guys! How has your week been? Mine has had it's ups and downs if I'm being honest with you, and I am pretty excited that the weekend is approaching. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness this month, I wanted to create a pink drink for all of the brave women who have or are currently battling Breast Cancer. I have been eager to make a drink infused with roses for a while now and it could not be a more perfect drink to celebrate the lives of so many women (that you probably know) that have been affected by Breast Cancer. The bubbly rose cocktail is for you, your mom, your sister, your daughter, your aunt, your grandmother, and your best friend and it's 100% woman.

Let me explain. This is no ordinary cocktail, and when I put together ingredients I wanted each one represented something special about a woman.

PostedOctober 16, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsCocktails, Rose Infused Cocktail, Edible Rose Cocktail, Champagne Cocktails, Breast Cancer Awareness, Think Pink, October Cocktails, Women

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