Cassie Marshall

Mint is one of the best herbs to grow right in your home because it is pretty durable and will always produce a ton so you’ll never be out of stock. Growing mint is easy as can be, and the good thing is that mint is a perennial, which means that it comes back year […]

If you’re wondering what to mix with brandy to make classic brandy cocktails, you’re in luck because we’ve scoured our cocktail recipe files to find our favorite brandy recipes. Traditionally, brandy is best enjoyed sipped slowly in a brandy snifter. However, there are also some excellent brandy cocktails you can make for your friends and

Although creme de cacao is a delicious component to any cocktail, it isn’t used nearly as much as some of the other, more popular, liqueurs. Creme de cacao is an excellent liqueur for making luxurious after-dinner drinks. Cocktails made with creme de cacao are also wonderful for dessert cocktails or for serving on holidays. If

Hennessy is a legendary liqueur with a reputation for sophistication and class. While bartenders in some exclusive upper-class bars might look down on customers who order certain liqueurs, a Hennessey drink is sure to earn an approving nod. Hennessy can be pricey, but any of these cocktail recipes can also be made with less expensive

For many whiskey lovers, Crown Royal whiskey is a favorite. In 1939 the king of England and his queen visited Canada, and the Commonwealth nation wanted a special spirit to welcome the monarchs. An entrepreneur crafted the perfect whiskey to welcome King George and Queen Elizabeth, and that whiskey ended up being Crown Royal, a

If you don’t drink alcohol or play the role of the designated driver while out with friends, it’s likely you’ve felt a bit left out by all the “festivities” while your friends enjoyed their alcoholic cocktails. Well, rest easy because there are tons of non alcoholic drinks recipes known as mocktail recipes out there to

Nothing has as sweet and delicious of a flavor as rumchata. If you haven’t had it, it’s worth going to your closest liquor store to pick up a bottle and give it a try. Most of the time, hosts are happy serving simple cocktails from their home bars. After all, there’s nothing wrong with a

Most people recognize the word Chartreuse as the gorgeous green color that has become a beloved classic in design. However, we want to introduce you to green Chartreuse cocktails that are made with a unique French herbal liqueur. While Chartreuse can have a strong flavor, it’s a great way to expand your drink offerings and

Cognac is a liqueur renowned for its sweet flavor and classy attitude. Those who enjoy this unique liqueur carry a certain air of refinement and sophistication. Cognac can be pricey, but you can use any type of affordable cognac. The important thing is that it be as good a quality of cognac as you can

The history of Amaretto liqueur in Italy is a love story dating back to the 1500s when a young widow gave Bernardino Luini, an art student of the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, a gift. The innkeeper had just become his model, and there were rumors she was also his lover. The gift was a unique