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A Crash Course in Wine Terms: No Sommelier Needed!

Pour yourself a glass of vino and let’s dive into the world of fermented grapes juice!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 22, 2023wine tasting, how to fake wine knowledge, white win basics, red wine basics, guide to white wines, basic wine tasting terms, smart things to say about wine, types of dry wines, things wine snobs say, sparkling wine, cheese and wine pairingsComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Kir Royale

“the perfect drink to sip and do nothing. . . “

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 8, 2023champagne, brunch, classic cocktails, cocktail recipes, craft cocktails, easy cocktail, easy cocktail recipes, creme de cassis, sparkling wineComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Aperol Spritz

The Aperol Spritz is so good, it'll make you forget all about that mimosa!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 8, 2022aperol, prosecco, champagne, brunch, classic cocktails, cocktail recipes, craft cocktails, easy cocktail, easy cocktail recipesComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Classic Sidecar Drink

This classic cocktail will never go out of style!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 6, 2022classic cocktails, cocktail recipes, craft cocktails, easy cocktail, easy cocktail recipes, cognac, cointreauComment

How to Make a Damn Good Spicy Margarita

A margarita that's so good, it will change your life!

How to Make DAMN GOOD Blueberry Basil Margarita

This cocktail can be served by the pitcher #gamechanger

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJune 21, 2022best margarita, tequila, margarita, cocktail recipesComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Irish Buck

Not just for St. Patrick's Day, the Irish Buck is a refreshing, Irish whiskey-based cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. Here's how to make one that will have you feeling lucky all night long!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJune 14, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, easy cocktail recipes, whiskey, irish whiskeyComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Smoked Rosemary Old-Fashioned

Smoked rosemary and Irish whiskey are a match made in heaven. This twist on the classic old-fashioned is sure to please any whiskey lover.

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJune 7, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, easy cocktail recipes, whiskey, irish whiskeyComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Italian Margarita with Amaretto

This Italian Margarita recipe is so easy to make at home, you'll never order it at Olive Garden again!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeMay 10, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, easy cocktail recipes, damn good margarita, best margarita, margarita, tequila, amarettoComment

The Best Tequila Cocktails to Make

These tequila cocktail recipes are so good you might want to try one every day!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeMay 5, 2022summer cocktail, best margarita, damn good margarita, damn good spicy margarita, watermelon margarita, spicy margarita, jalapeno margarita, easy watermelon margarita, easy spicy margarita, craft cocktails, cocktail recipes, tequila, easy cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, easy spicy margarita recipe, classic cocktailsComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD El Pepino Cocktail

A new twist on the margarita with cucumber and basil!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeMay 3, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, easy cocktail recipes, damn good margarita, best margarita, margarita, tequilaComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Tequila Sour

This is one classic cocktail recipe you need to know!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeApril 26, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, easy cocktail recipes, tequila, damn good margaritaComment

ABCs of Liqueur: An Easy Guide to Cordials for Beginners

Get ready to discover a world of flavor possibilities with liqueurs

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Gold Rush Cocktail

This cocktail tastes like a million bucks

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 20, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, easy whiskey drinks, easy bourbon drinks, damn good gold rush cocktail, classic cocktails, whiskey drink recipes, bourbon drink recipes, whiskey cocktail recipes, bourbon cocktail recipes, whiskey, bourbonComment

How to Make DAMN GOOD Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This is the only brussels sprout recipe you'll ever need!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 2, 2021damn good oven roasted brussels sprouts, side dishes, vegetable, vegan friendly, vegatarian, healthy recipesComment

How to Make a Damn Good Lemon Drop Martini

This is how you make the best lemon drop martinis in town!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 12, 2021cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, damn good spicy margarita, damn good margarita, vodka cocktail recipes, vodka cocktails, vodka drink recipes, vodka recipes, easy vodka drink recipes, easy vodka drinks, vodka Comments

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Cinnamon Whiskey Jack Fire Mule

The Perfect Mule Cocktail, Reinvented with Cinnamon Whiskey and Ginger Beer

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 5, 2021cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, essential colors this fall, whiskey, sponsoredComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Easy Watermelon Margarita

Now, this is how you make a watermelon margarita!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 1, 2021watermelon margarita, summer cocktail, easy cocktail, fresh cocktail, cocktail recipes, best margarita, easy cocktail recipes, damn good margarita, craft cocktails, tequila, sponsored Comments

How to Make DAMN EASY Shrimp Tacos

Did someone say “Tacos”???!!!!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeAugust 13, 2020Comment

Brie and Apples + French Wine Oh My

Diced apples and sugared pecans . . . brie and apples have never tasted so good! Try it, you'll thank me later!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 11, 2017collaboration, french cheese, french wine, cheese and wine pairings, charcuterie board, apple cinnamon brie cheese ball recipe Comment