Category Archives: Cocktails

Basting, boiling, baking…and Bourbon!

In the midst of the frantic Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinner preparation, take a break from all of the basting, boiling, and baking…and sip some bourbon!   Relax and raise a toast in gratitude.

This bourbon cocktail adds a seasonal touch and captures fall flavors perfectly.   But once guests arrive, no one has time to play bartender and supervise food prep, so this cocktail is perfect for guests to DIY.

Bourbon Cider Ginger cocktail | JJ Keras Lifestyle

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Pumpkin Pie Martini

The arrival of chilly evenings is the perfect excuse to gather a few friends for a festive autumn get together.  And while pumpkin spice lattes might be the morning obsession of millions,  why not  try this grown-up version for a fall soiree?

This indulgent cocktail is spin on the everyone’s fave fall dessert favorite, pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin pie spice martini www.jjkeras.com

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Eat, drink, and be Scary!

While Halloween might normally be thought of as just for the kids, there’s no reason why adults can join in the spooky fun as well.  But no need to pull out the plastic spiders and jack-o-lanterns;  keeping the color palette limited will elevate any soiree from kitschy to sophisticated.

Set the stage for a mysterious evening by incorporating natural elements such as succulents, birch logs, white pumpkins, and spider mums into a black and white palette.  Add black taper candles and plenty of votives for the perfect eerie glow.

Adult Halloween Cocktail Party

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