Hot Apple Bourbon Cider

When the snow is falling, there is nothing better than sitting by the blazing fire (including socially distanced bonfires) while sipping on hot cider in the presence of family & friends. That is unless it’s spiked with bourbon! Even here in south Florida, it was 47 this morning. I think that justifies this hot cocktail….

Thanksgiving Stuffing Bites

Every November, I like to throw a Friends Thanksgiving. I’ve done everything from a full blown Thanksgiving, sit-down dinner, to cocktails out on the town to just have a gathering of friends. When I decided to tackle a Thanksgiving Cocktail Party, I was presented with a new challenge. I wanted to serve traditional Thanksgiving food, but it had…

Bite Size Apple Pies

Dessert. Bet you can’t just have one bite.  Especially if they’re bite-size. When it comes to cocktail parties, or a large dinner party, your guests are much more likely to eat your hard-effort dessert if it’s more accessible. It’s easier to pop something into one’s mouth over slicing into a large cake. Not to say…