This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Altos Tequila. All opinions are 100% mine. It is warm outside and my grill is itching to be fired up, y’all. — Every successful backyard BBQ with friends has to include some killer drinks. I love trying to create a different cocktail for each get-together…
Beverages
Gin Mint Julep
That’s right, y’all! It’s that time of year again. DERBY TIME! — You can’t be from Kentucky without completely shutting down for the entire week of the Derby. Spending all of your time with juleps and friends is mandatory. Last year, I shared 4 different takes on the Classic Mint Julep with varieties including Rose, Mango, and…
Raspberry Habanero Margarita
You may have noticed that I’ve been on this sweet and spicy kick lately. I used to be one of those anti-spicy people, but have slowly started enjoying it in the right situations. Pretty sure I have Nashville hot chicken to blame for that. When I was asked to toss in a margarita recipe for…
Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila Whipped Cream
If hot chocolate is a great way to warm up during the colder months, hot chocolate with tequila-infused whipped cream is an even better mug to cuddle up to. I’m taking a simple homemade hot chocolate recipe and adding some simple spices to make the perfect sipping Mexican-inspired cocoa. Who knew you could toss your favorite spirits…
Sparkling Sweet Bourbon Cocktail
This post brought to you by Sparkling Ice Essence Of. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Southern FATTY. While all of y’all are on these diets and whatnot, I’m sitting over here drinkin’ my juice. Turns out that when I am stuck at home (because all of my friends are eating kale and spinach…
Persimmon Ginger Gin Fizz
Happy New Year, y’all! *fireworks, drinks, cheers, etc.* Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I’m sharing a total kitchen experiment turned amazingness with you. I was given a few persimmons that a friend is lucky enough to have grow in their back yard here in Nashville. What else would I do with…
Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini
Christmas time is heeeeere. Bringing lots of boozy cheer. — All I need now is a spotlight, a piano, and a nice holiday cocktail to start the show. Taking a cranberry twist to the lemon favorite, this Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini is the perfect holiday companion for the season. There really isn’t much to the perfect…
Bitter Bit Beautiful Grapefruit Cocktail
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of IZZE. All opinions are 100% mine. I made a discovery this summer. It’s pretty much one of the best discoveries that I’ve ever made. Since I’m an adult now, and adults have these things called jobs; Jobs can sometimes leave you a tiiiiny bit…
Frozen El Diablo Cocktail
This post brought to you by Altos Tequila. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Southern FATTY. I’ve been on this mission lately at home in the Fatty test kitchen. I decided that I should try and venture out into the more unknown for some new recipes. Y’all that have been following along…
Dragon Fruit Mojito
Do you ever go out to a restaurant or event and try a dish or drink that you just have to recreate at home? I find myself in that situation pretty often. It’s a great excuse to have an extra nightcap. You kn0w… for research sake. After tasting a unique margarita while browsing around Nashville in…