Happy Hour {Empress Lavender Lemonade Popsicle}

I shared part 1 of my Empress popsicle creations a couple of weeks ago and am back today with part 2… Empress Lavender Lemonade Popsicles! I made these last fall and, like the Elderflower Southsides, just tried them out for the first time this week. They were yummy and refreshing and I can’t wait to… Read More

Happy Hour {Empress Elderflower Southside Popsicle}

I made these popsicles way, way back at the beginning of fall 2020 and they’ve been sitting in my freezer untouched since! I was looking for a way to use up the mint from my garden before it froze and these fit the bill. Except, I just wasn’t craving a popsicle. Haha! We had a… Read More

Happy Hour {Empress & Elderflower}

After a little break, I’m back with another Empress cocktail for Friday happy hour. This one is beautiful, simple and refreshing. Empress & Elderflower This spring-inspired take on our signature serve is delightfully refreshing with its subtle floral notes and bright citrus garnish. INGREDIENTS 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin 3 oz Elderflower Tonic Water Grapefruit… Read More

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches & Our Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Whit was with me in Williams Sonoma and spied this cute pan made for making homemade ice cream sandwiches. It was on clearance and I said “why not”. I figured it would be a lot of fun to come up with combinations of different cookies and brownies with a variety of ice cream flavors. We… Read More

Happy Hour {Strawberry Basil Lemon Smash}

It’s Friday friends! Empress has been killing it lately with their delicious and refreshing new cocktail ideas. I had all of this on hand and it made for the perfect summer happy hour al fresco on a hot night. It’s just the right amount of sweet and Honey and I both thoroughly enjoyed. Empress Strawberry… Read More