St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner which means that even if you aren't Irish you can pretend for the day and drink and eat all things green! Here in Louisiana, we have a huge St. Patrick's Day parade that runs the Saturday before St. Patty's Day and really it's just another excuse for us to throw a party, get beads, and day drink. Not a bad idea really, and we live right off of the parade route so we will be walking to partake in the festivities. I will be serving up Irish Whiskey Mules for the day (for everyone but myself) and I gotta say I'm loving this twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

If you are a ginger beer lover, then you are going to love my Irish mule and it's perfectly green to celebrate the holiday.

PostedMarch 12, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsIrish Cocktails, Irish Whiskey Mules, Whiskey Cocktails, Seasonal Cocktails, Party Drinks, Beverages, Drinks, Cheers, Thirsty Thursday, Green Drinks, St. Patrick's Day

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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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I am getting in the holiday spirit, despite the weather being above 80 degrees since we returned home from New York. I decorated my house, put up the tree, and have been blaring Christmas music all day everyday (I'm driving Canean crazy with it), but I secretly think he likes it. My favorite thing to do every night has been cozying up on the couch with a book by the tree and perhaps a glass or two of red wine and have been thinking that maybe I should just leave a tree up all year long...that wouldn't be crazy would it? Anyway, when we were in New York I had a beet cocktail that surprised me in the all the right ways. I knew that this week I had to make a a version of it that would be perfect for the holidays! The beet twist is totally unexpected in all the right ways, and it's basically like helping your body detox as you are drinking, soooo...it's good for you.

Do you like how I did that right there? Made a cocktail good for you?

PostedDecember 4, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsBeet Cocktails, The Beet Twist, Winter Cocktails, Holiday Cocktails, Seasonal Cocktails, Fresh Ingredients, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Anthropologie, Anthropologie Cocktail Glasses, cocktails

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Pomegranate and Satsuma Gin Martini: My Diary of Us

I get pretty excited about this time of year because citrus is in season and I love it all. Here in Louisiana there are gorgeous and delicious oranges of all varieties, satsumas, and grapefruits grown locally. The first to pop up have been satsumas and they are easy to peel, sweet, and are so pretty with their green skins and orange insides. I loved the idea of pomegranate juice mixed with the tang of a satsuma to create a delicious cocktail. My pomegranate and satsuma gin martini is the perfect fall drink to highlight seasonal flavors and to kick start your weekend.

One thing this drink has going for it right off the bat is that both the satsumas and the pomegranate seeds make for such a pretty cocktail. This would be a perfect holiday drink to prepare from now until Christmas. It could totally be a Halloween cocktail but is also pretty enough for your Thanksgiving table and menu.

PostedOctober 23, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsSatsuma Season, Holiday Cocktail Ideas, Seasonal Cocktails, Fall Recipes, Pomegranate Cocktails, Thirsty Thursday Recipes, Fall Cocktails, Satsuma Recipes, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Gluten Free, Pomegranate Recipes

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