Make your own bar-worthy cocktail at home with the BEST Old Fashioned drink recipe! This classic whiskey cocktail - made with your favorite whiskey, simple syrup, bitters and an orange peel - never fails to impress. If you’re a whiskey lover, chances are you enjoy an old fashioned from time to time. It’s a drink...
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Cosmo Recipe
Don’t be fooled by the pretty pink color, there is nothing girly about this easy Cosmo Recipe. You only need 4 ingredients and a cocktail shaker to make this happy hour favorite.
Apple Cider Sangria
Fall cocktails don’t get much easier than this make-ahead Apple Cider Sangria recipe. Every sip is filled with the fresh flavors of fall like apple, cinnamon and ginger. If there was such a thing as autumn in a glass, it would be this Apple Cider Sangria. It’s filled with comforting fall flavors like fresh apple...
Easy Watermelon Feta Salad
This salty & sweet, 4-ingredient Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect side dish for any BBQ or potluck. Easy to make and great for groups! BEST Watermelon Feta Salad with mint This watermelon recipe is one of my favorite summer side dishes. You’ll see variations of this salad all over the internet. Some have red...
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
No need for takeout with this “just like Chipotle” Corn Salsa recipe. Perfect for homemade burrito bowls, a taco bar or plate of nachos & game day dips! This post was published in 2016 and updated in 2020. We’re not usually big fans of copycat recipes. They often fall short of the hype. But this...
How to Make Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is a staple ingredient for any well stocked home bar. Once you learn how easy it is to make at home, you will never buy it again! Simple syrup is exactly what is sounds like: a basic syrup made with granulated sugar and water. Ways to Use It The most common way simple...
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
You can never go wrong with an easy summer dessert like this Strawberry Shortcake recipe! Flaky biscuits filled with fresh berries and homemade whipped cream is a dessert that makes everyone happy. The secret to the best strawberry shortcake all lies in the biscuit. No one likes a biscuit that is tough and crumbly. This...
Elderflower Vodka Lemonade
It's summer!! You only need 4 ingredients to change up your traditional cocktail of choice and sip on a refreshing Elderflower Vodka Lemonade cocktail. This post was published in 2017 and updated in 2020. Summer is here and that means it's time to relax and sip cocktails on the patio with friends. Batch cocktails always make entertaining...
Bootleg Cocktail Recipe
There's nothing like summer in Minnesota, especially when it involves a Bootleg Cocktail. It's the perfect way to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. This post was originally published in 2014 and updated in 2020. Summer is a great time to get out of your cocktail rut and one of our summertime favorite...
Watermelon Mojito
We combined two of our summer loves - watermelon and mojitos - to make these easy, refreshing Watermelon Mojito Cocktails! This post was published in 2016 and updated in 2020. I’m not sure there is a more quintessential summer cocktail than a mojito. The combination of mint, sugar, lime juice, rum and club soda gets...
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries taste just like no bake mini cheesecakes. One of our favorite easy desserts to make for parties! This post was originally published in 2014 and updated in 2020. Do you have a handful of easy desserts that you always fall back on? You’ll want to add this Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries recipe...
Caprese Pasta Salad
We took some of our favorite things about summer and combined them into one easy and mouthwatering Caprese Pasta Salad. Easy to make and versatile, it’s your new summer BBQ side dish go-to. Summer is here and that means it is Caprese season AND pasta salad season. I’m always a sucker for a good Caprese...
Watermelon Margaritas
Hot summer weather is no match for these refreshing Watermelon Margaritas. Easy to make at home for yourself or for your next backyard BBQ! Are margaritas the official drink of summer? If not, they should be. Or at least these Watermelon Margaritas should be. A steamy summer day is no match for this fresh cocktail...
Rhubarb Bars
Rhubarb lovers unite! Spring is here in full force, and that means my rhubarb is coming in strong. These Easy Rhubarb Bars are the perfect way to let the tangy flavor shine through in all its glory. Rhubarb Bars Are you a rhubarb lover? I find people fall into two camps: you either love it...
Blueberry Margaritas
Don't let the gorgeous color fool you into thinking this is a super sweet drink! Easy to make as a batch cocktail, these Blueberry Margaritas are my new favorite summer drink. It’s no secret that we love our cocktails here at Garnish with Lemon, and tequila is at the top of the list. Let us...
Elderflower Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
You'll look like a master bartender when you shake up an Elderflower Lemon Drop Martini for happy hour at home! Easy Elderflower Martini Recipe What do you get when you combine elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and vodka? Your new go-to martini for happy hour that looks fancy, but is SO easy to make! We took...
Easy Feta Chicken recipe with fresh chives
This Feta Chicken recipe was one of our first blog posts on Garnish with Lemon - and it's still one of the most popular to date. Come see why so many people love this quick and easy weeknight dinner! Quick and easy Feta Chicken recipe Chicken served with a creamy feta cheese sauce has long been...
Healthy Avocado Dip recipe with Greek Yogurt
Make healthy snacking a snap with this easy appetizer recipe for Healthy Avocado Dip. Made with Greek yogurt and the vibrant flavors of the southwest, this make-ahead dip is perfect for potlucks. I come from an extended family of dippers, which means there is almost always a dip at every family function. Chips, veggies, pitas,...
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats recipe with Bananas
A warm, make-ahead breakfast with just a few minutes of prep? Yes, it's possible thanks to this Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats recipe. Made with bananas, cinnamon and nutmeg, a bowl of this oatmeal tastes just like homemade banana bread! Last week’s cold snap reminded me how much I love warm breakfasts. Truthfully any type...
Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon
Make a batch of this hearty Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon and enjoy breakfast all week long. Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon Oatmeal was not my favorite breakfast when I was younger. I would eat it but never really craved it until years later when I was introduced to...
Greyhound Cocktail
Move over Bloody Mary, there’s a new drink in town for weekend brunch. We’re shaking things up and serving this refreshing and easy Greyhound Cocktail instead.
Easy Mango Margarita (on the rocks)
Instantly transport yourself to a tropical island with this easy & refreshing Mango Margarita recipe - no airport connections or layovers required. No beach vacation planned? You don’t have to wait for your next warm-weather escape to enjoy a tropical cocktail. This quick & easy Mango Margarita recipe makes you feel like you could sipping...
4 Protein-Packed Healthy Smoothie Recipes
It’s easy to add a punch of healthy nutrition to your diet with any one of these 4 Protein-Packed Healthy Smoothie Recipes! We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, and smoothies are an easy way to sneak more nutrition into our everyday eating. But if you’ve been burned by a bad smoothie...
Mango Pineapple Smoothie (with coconut milk)
No matter the temperature outside, you can feel like you’re beachfront with this fragrant and delicious Mango Pineapple Smoothie. This refreshing vegan smoothie recipe also includes fresh ginger and coconut milk for the ultimate escape to the tropics! With no warm weather vacations planned this winter, I plan to pull out all the stops to...
Blackberry Protein Smoothie (with 2 proteins!)
Two sources of protein give this easy & delicious Blackberry Protein Smoothie a double punch of nutrition - perfect for your healthy eating habits! It’s no secret that blackberries are often considered the third wheel when it comes to berries. The vibrant hues of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries often steal the spotlight from blackberries but...
4-ingredient Classic Champagne Cocktail recipe
Bubbles make any party festive! This 4-ingredient Classic Champagne Cocktail recipe can be ready in minutes and is guaranteed to make any occasion special. It's bubbly season! Too often champagne or sparkling wine only makes an appearance on New Year's Eve. But this Classic Champagne Cocktail is simple, easy to make and always party-ready....
Baked Fontina Chive Risotto Cakes
Looking for a substantial warm appetizer for your next party? Look no further than this baked Fontina Chive Risotto Cakes recipe! Although I love the simplicity and approachability of a Meat and Cheese Tray or Veggie Platter as an appetizer, sometimes I like to shake it up and offer guests a munchie that is just...
Perfect Manhattan Cocktail
Calling all whiskey lovers, this one is for you! You can never go wrong with a classic especially when it is the Perfect Manhattan Cocktail. Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Everyone should know how to serve classic cocktails, even if it isn’t your drink of choice. This Perfect Manhattan Cocktail is a great example. Now, I’m not...
Cherry Chocolate Martini
Hosting a party? Dessert cocktails are a fun addition to any cocktail menu and this Cherry Chocolate Martini is guaranteed to be a hit! Chocolate Cherry Martini Who else loves dessert martinis? We took our ever-popular Chocolate Martini and gave it an update. This Cherry Chocolate Martini tastes exactly like a chocolate-covered cherry. Now if...
Espresso Martini Recipe
Rich, velvety and filled with coffee and Kahlúa, this Espresso Martini recipe is a smooth sipper that needs to be added to your after-dinner drink repertoire. Espresso Martini It’s party season and that means we are shaking up cocktails! If you are a long time Garnish with Lemon reader, you know that we love to...
How to Cook a Beef Tenderloin
We love to splurge for the holidays and nothing says celebration like beef tenderloin. Learn how to cook a beef tenderloin on the grill and in the oven! It's super simple and no matter how it is prepared, it's ALWAYS a hit! How to Cook a Beef Tenderloin Beef tenderloin is so decadent on its...
Elderflower Liqueur: What it is, how to use it and the BEST Elderflower Cocktail Recipes
If you've ever surfed a cocktail menu and wondered what the heck elderflower is, this guide to Elderflower Liqueur is for you. We'll explain what it is, how you can use it and give you some of the BEST Elderflower Cocktail Recipes around!! If you’re a longtime Garnish with Lemon reader, you know we love...
Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Elevate your party food with this warm Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta recipe - a perfect holiday appetizer! Figs are festive, don’t you think? They scream party to me. So it’s only fitting that the latest addition to our appetizer buffet include a recipe with figs - dried black mission figs, to be specific. (And...
Elderflower Gin Gimlet
Smooth elderflower liqueur adds a tasty twist to a traditional cocktail in this Elderflower Gin Gimlet recipe - proof positive that you CAN improve upon the classics. Some recipes are standards for a reason. They have stood the test of time and never seem to lose their popularity. In the cocktail world, think of recipes...
Chipped Beef Dip
There is a reason this Chipped Beef Dip recipe has been around for years. Classic appetizer recipes never go out of style! Chipped Beef Dip You know those foods that your family has been making for years, the ones that bring back lots of good memories? This Chipped Beef Dip recipe is one of those...
Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans
Simple, elegant and EASY, this Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans recipe comes together in 15 minutes and is one party appetizer that always disappears. With some much going on during the holidays, no one has time to create the perfect menu. Lucky for you, we have a whole archive of seasonal appetizers that are...