After an abnormally warm and practically balmy December, our weather here is officially frightful. On days like today, I am really grateful that I don’t have to leave the house if I don’t want to go out. Enter this sunny clementine cocktail, shared with us by Andrea Harper of Gray Harper Event Maker. It makes all …
Summer Cocktails
This post was sponsored by Skinnygirl® Cocktails. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! Every once in a while, I seriously blow my own mind. I know, I know. That’s probably completely uncouth of me to say, but it’s true. These blackberry raspberry sangria popsicles? Mind. Blown. Back when I …
This post was sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! A couple of weeks ago, B’s sister and I had been at her twins’ baseball game on a gorgeous early summer evening and as we walked home from the school, we realized we were both …
This post was sponsored by Skinnygirl® Cocktails. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! Last month I shared that I was going to be in New York for a few days with Skinnygirl® Cocktails, and today I’m excited to tell you a bit more about how I’ll be working …
This post was sponsored by Simply Beverages. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously allow The Sweetest Occasion to keep on keepin’ on! Turns out, February was the coldest months on record ever for our area. We’re talking more than 20 days of below zero temperatures and only a single day that even …
I’m a firm believer that it’s never too early in the week to talk about happy hour so today I have another super yummy cocktail from Fresh Pours to share with you. We’re talking the fresh and fruity raspberry mojito! I have a serious love for a good mojito. We have a restaurant locally here that’s right …
While I would never call us beer aficionados, B and I really love trying new beers. Whether it’s a new seasonal release or something interesting on tap, we have a lot of fun exploring all the many awesome craft beers on the market. In general we’re huge fans of pretty much every variety of Samuel …
This post was sponsored by Seagram’s Espaces. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep the party rockin’! Snow cones. Is there anything more delicious and refreshing during the hot summer months? I’m thinking pretty much no. Which is why I am so excited to have teamed up with the folks …
This post was sponsored by DRY Soda Co. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep the party rockin’! I’ve been a huge fan of DRY Soda Co. for a few years now, ever since Jenny introduced me with these lavender ice cream floats. I love that their sodas are …
We’re one day closer to the holiday weekend, friends, and I couldn’t let the end of the week creep up on us without one final fancy shot recipe for you! Today we’re talking watermelon slice Jell-O shots. Made with fresh watermelon juice, they look deceptively like real watermelon slices, which pretty much means they’re going …
Lemon drop pudding shots are a fun twist on the classic lemon drop shot recipe in the form of a creamy, citrusy dessert. They’re so tasty! I’ve professed my love for pudding shots quite openly for a long time. They make the perfect, tiny boozy dessert, and everyone always loves them at a party. This …
These strawberry cheesecake pudding shots are a delicious boozy dessert perfect for parties and special occasions. They’re easy to make and always a crowd favorite!