Drink Recipes

I was supposed to be making a dark and brooding blackberry cauldron punch. You know the kind—inky purple, bubbling with dry ice, the sort of … Read more

I was standing in the checkout line at the hardware store—of all places—when the woman behind me, who I’d later learn was named Margie, started … Read more

There used to be a tiny coffee shop tucked into a converted garage on the edge of downtown that made the most incredible pumpkin cream … Read more

My neighbor Carol wasn’t trying to impress anyone that Tuesday afternoon. I’d stopped by to return her hedge clippers—the ones I’d borrowed three weeks ago … Read more

I was supposed to be making a batch of classic mulled cider for a small get-together. The plan was simple—simmer the cider with spices, let … Read more

I was supposed to be making a haunted graveyard cake. That was the plan, anyway—a chocolate sheet cake with those little cookie tombstones and some … Read more

“Mom, can we please make the punch with the eyes again?” — that’s what my youngest said the second we flipped the calendar to October … Read more

The Halloween party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring the signature drink. Everyone else was bringing those elaborate … Read more

This was supposed to be a hot mulled cider situation. I had the cinnamon sticks ready, the orange slices sliced thin, and a whole bottle … Read more

I wasn’t expecting to get a cocktail recipe from my accountant, but there I was, sitting in his cluttered office during tax season, watching him … Read more