Lemon and basil are a great combination for a refreshing drink during the warmer months of the year. Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh, seasonal basil leaves.

This frozen cocktail is light and refreshing during the hot summer months.

This simple, classic cocktail relies on very fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. For a drink that’s not too sweet but refreshing, this is your go-to. 

Shared with us by podcast guest, James Mauk, co-founder of Golden Rule Spirit. This modern day classic, whiskey-based cocktail is easy to make with equal parts of its four ingredients.

This tequila cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic. The lavender bitters bring out a brighter taste to this refreshing margarita.

I prefer to make Carajillos with Cold Brew Coffee, because I find that this method showcases best the coffee’s wonderful and vibrant aromas.

Named after the co-founder of Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur, Johnny Harte, this cocktail was created by Johnny’s friends at Garvan’s Gastropub in upstate New York. Johnny first debuted this cocktail on the Cultivated By Caryn Podcast.

This classic drink is not only cozy and comforting on a cold winter’s night but also refreshingly light and easy to prepare.

The act of ‘wassailing’ dates back to pre-Christian times in England when apple farmers would gather mid-winter in their orchards to pour cider on the trees and shout ‘waes hael’, meaning, ‘good health’, to ward off evil spirits and ensure a healthy crop in the spring. Over the course of centuries, wassailing turned into Christmas revelry with a toast for good cheer and health.  

The origins of Amaro date back to Medieval Times when monks in Italy mixed different botanicals with wine or neutral spirits to create bitter concoctions for medicinal purposes.