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…
Drinks
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…
Julep Week: Rose Julep
It’s the run for the roses over here at the Kentucky Derby today! While I will certainly be drinking my fair share of juleps for you all at Churchill Downs, you can make a run for your very own kitchen with our tribute julep for todays Julep Week cocktail. A bit of rose water infused…
Julep Week: Meyer Lemon Julep
After having a little bit of a spicy sip for Cinco de Derby yesterday with our Mango Jalapeño Julep, I thought it would be good to take thing a bit over to the tart side of life. We’re taking beautifully sweet and citrus Meyer lemons, and squeezing them into a delightfully fresh julep for Kentucky Oaks…
Julep Week: Mango Jalapeño Julep
Julep Week continues here on Southern Fatty with a tribute to Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Derby, y’all! Jalapeño-infused simple syrup replaces the traditional bar spoon of sugar for this spicy and sweet twist. I’m not usually big on spicy, but this has the perfect bite that’s balanced with the sweet tartness of the…
Julep Week: Classic Southern Mint Julep
Annnnnd they’re off! — Spring in the air, bourbon in the glasses, tulips and red roses around the winning horses. It’s Derby time down here in the South, y’all. This is when all of the stops come out. Pastels for days, hats to the clouds. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the most exciting 2…
Sweet Tea Julep
Annnnd we’re off! Nashville Neigher with a slow start… Tennessee Honey to the front… Wait! Southern FATTY is wiggling to the front from the side… annnnnd he’s won! Southern FATTY has done it! That’s right kids. It’s Derby time! As a Kentucky boy, I remember Derby being one of the most anticipated events of the…
