Pineapple Sorbet Wine Cooler: My Diary of Us

We were watching Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown the other night right before we went to sleep. He was in Chile eating the most gorgeous food, exploring gorgeous land, and drinking to his heart's content. I was half asleep, half listening and watching when all of the sudden I caught a glimpse of the most refreshing looking drink I had ever laid my eyes on. It was simple, no fuss, and genius! A two ingredient cocktail that I will be thinking about until after I have this baby, but for now I wanted to introduce it to you! Pineapple sorbet and crisp white wine come together to create my version of the magical drink I saw on TV that I am calling the pineapple sorbet wine cooler.

Who remembers wine coolers? I can't believe I used to drink those overly sweet, give you a headache the next day fruity drinks. Well never fear, this cocktail is nothing like your memories of any wine coolers that you have ever tasted before. This one is not too sweet and is what summertime happy hours are made of.

PostedMarch 19, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDessert, Cocktails

Tagspineapple sorbet, pineapple wine spritzer, wine cocktails, pineapple cocktails, Spring drinks, party drinks, gluten free, gluten free cocktails, easy cocktails, Thirsty Thursday, cheers, dessert, sorbet recipes, healthy desserts

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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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It's been raining here for 4 days straight. And I know I shouldn't complain because most of you have been living in snow this whole time and compared to that I guess I have had it pretty good. At least you can play in the snow, you can't play in the rain when it's 35 degrees. One thing is for sure, either situation calls for cocktails and lately all I can do it dream about summertime and cocktails and bare feet and tan lines and watermelon and all things sunshine! And since I've been dreaming of summer cocktails, I figure let's talk about some of my favorites so we can pretend it's hot outside and we are sipping on some yummy deliciousness!

Sound like a plan? Good! Let's be transported somewhere tropical, somewhere warm, and pretend we can feel the sun warming our skin and can taste a cool drink on our lips...

PostedFebruary 26, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscocktails, Thirsty Thursday, Summer Cocktails, Summertime, Refreshing Drinks, Happy Hour, Weekend Drinks, Party Drinks

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Grapefruit French Gimlet: My Diary of Us

The Oscar's are this weekend and I can't wait to watch the Red Carpet and pick out my favorite dresses of the night! Yes, I am excited about seeing what movies and actors win for the night, but it's really all about the fashion for me! I always see where people have Oscar viewing parties, and they seem like so much fun. My party usually exists of me, some stretchy pants, and my cocktail of choice, and I gotta say it's a pretty good time. Whether or not you are hosting a viewing party or are like me, and having a little partay for yourself, my Grapefruit French Gimlet is the cocktail you should be drinking!

PostedFebruary 19, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscocktails, gimlet recipe, french gimlet, grapefruit cocktail, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Gluten Free

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This week has been crazy guys. We are in the process of looking for a house in Houston and it's kind of exhausting especially when you don't live in the same town. I had to drive to Houston for the day to look at some neighborhoods in person because we all know that pictures can be deceiving, I picked out my favorites (without Canean because he had to work) and then drove back late Tuesday night. Yesterday I tried to catch up on my missed day of work and it was cold and rainy and all I wanted to do was take a nap. Today however, the sun came back to visit and you guessed it, I am still in my citrus obsession phase...so you are getting another citrus drink on this very Thirsty Thursday! My citrus thyme punch is actually non-alcoholic, but I like to recommend adding a little "suntin suntin" to the mix to make for a killer happy hour.

I know you ladies out there who are carrying a bun in your oven get really jealous (so you have told me) every Thursday when I post cocktails that you can't drink, and I promise I have not been meaning to drive you crazy...but I know it does! So this week it's all about a mocktail that you can enjoy until that little bundle of joy arrives. I got your back too mamas.

This is honestly such a delicious punch to mix up a big batch of and have in the fridge. It's a great pick me up, it's full of vitamins, and it is super refreshing. And I might have added vodka to mine, which made for a pretty fine cocktail. And there ain't nothin' wrong with that.

PostedFebruary 5, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscitrus season, mocktails, cocktails, seasonal cocktails, citrus cocktails, blood orange recipes, red navel oranges, grapefruits, gluten free, punch recipes, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers

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