Classic Rewind: Honey Whiskey Lemonade

Alcohol, Cocktails, Contributing Writer, Drinks, Recipes, Spirits

We’re on month two of the quarantine and I don’t know about you, but I need a drink. So today, I’m revisiting one of our classic spring cocktails that is sure to bring a bit of relaxation to an already stressful time. And as an extra bonus, make sure to scroll all the way down …

Milk & Cookies Pairing Guide

Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Drinks, Recipes, Sweets

This post is sponsored by Milk. Love Whats Real, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. At the beginning of every year, I feature a New Year’s Swap. Something small that I am swapping out for a more conscientious option. For example, swapping a breakfast donut for a bowl of oatmeal. Or …

Create the Best Drinks at Home for More Exciting Beverages

Alcohol, Cocktails, Drinks, Recipes, Spirits

Photo by Adam Jaime on Unsplash It’s not always easy to be interested in the things you drink. Sometimes you just have a drink because you’re thirsty and you’re not that interested in what it tastes like. Other times, you can get bored of drinking the same things again and again. Perhaps you’ve had enough of soda or …

Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting Flight

Alcohol, Appetizers, Drinks, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Party Themes, Recipes, Wine

Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. Hanging out with your family during the holidays can be filled with warmth, laughter, and fun. It can also be filled with awkward moments of silence and utter boredom. After the initial excitement and hurried catching up …

Mulled Gingerbread White Wine

Alcohol, Cocktails, Drinks, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipes, Spirits, Tutorial

This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The holidays are upon us! That means friends and family will be gathering for good food, good conversation, and good drinks. Why not add a bit of wow-factor to your holiday drinks with my twist on the traditional mulled …

3 Bourbons for your Fall Sipping

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes, Spirits

If you have been following along with me on Instagram, then you know that I have been teaming up a lot lately with Cask Cartel. The online shop is a haven for premium and rare spirits. So with the help of our lovely friends at Cask Cartel, here are three of my top whiskeys for …

Organic Pineapple Basil Cocktail + Dessert Pairing

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Cupcakes, Dessert, Drinks, Recipes, Spirits, Sweets, Tutorial

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. For ages 21+.  Along with sunshine, sand, and surf, summer comes with another perk… tropical flavors! The warm-weather months are the ideal time to take advantage of all the delicious ingredients that are ripe for the picking. So, with the help of my friends …

Industry News: J.H. Cutter Whiskey Re-Release

Alcohol, Brands, Drinks, Recipes, Spirits

San Francisco, February 12, 2019 – In the mid- to late-1800s when A.P. Hotaling’s liquor warehouse was the talk of San Francisco, the most celebrated whiskey in his stock was known as J.H. Cutter, an American whiskey that commanded the premium price of the day – an estimated $5 per bottle. Today, San Francisco’s Hotaling …