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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Mint and Jalapeño Infused Margarita
July 04, 2022 - Hey There!
The margarita is a super popular cocktail and definitely makes us think of summer. On this first Monday of J...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
June 27, 2022 - Hey There,
A ccording to Chilled Magazine, "the Lemon Drop Martini is a n adult version of the 19th-century lemon drop...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Orange Ginger Whiskey Cocktail
June 13, 2022 - Hey there!
This weekend we celebrated our sister's return to heaven's glory. We were privileged to share moments with h...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Chocolate Covered Cherry Whiskey Sour
June 06, 2022 - Hey there!
It's no secret we love bourbon and we love whiskey sours! Here's another sour to add to the collection. We w...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blue Long Island Iced Tea
May 30, 2022 - Hey There!
We've shared an LIIT before, but we wanted to revisit it especially on this long holiday weekend. If you hav...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Quick Strawberry Frosé
May 23, 2022 - Hey There,
Here's another cocktail using bubbly. This time we opted for something more refreshing in the 90º weather we...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Pomegranate Mimosa
May 16, 2022 - Hey There,
In case you didn't know, today, May 16th is National Mimosa Day.... so we had to oblige! This brunch staple...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Honey Ginger Whiskey Sour
May 09, 2022 - Hey there!
This drink was actually inspired by a bee that found itself trapped in our dining room. We started with the...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Luxardo Lemoncello G&T
May 02, 2022 - Hey there!
Today we're sharing another variation of a simple cocktail, the G&T or Gin and Tonic. We stumbled on these p...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Pineapple Campari Cocktail
April 25, 2022 - Hey there!
Continuing with the theme of light and airy drinks for spring, we introduce this low alcohol sip of pineappl...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Strawberry Wallbanger Sunset
April 18, 2022 - Hey there!
So this started out as a Harvey Wallbanger cocktail but we kept going. A Harvey Wallbanger is an elevated sc...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Last Word
April 11, 2022 - Hey there!
Today's cocktail is a classic from the prohibition era. The Last Word is simple and straightforward, it call...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Sunday Morning in the Park
April 03, 2022 - Hey there!
Today's drink is a riff on the Sunday in the Park cocktail. We swapped out the fresh squeezed lemon juice fo...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Necromancer
March 28, 2022 - Hey there!
One of our guilty pleasures is watching ghost hunting shows on the travel channel. Maybe its the over the to...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Netflix & Dill
March 21, 2022 - Hey there!
Inspiration comes from many places. This week we were inspired by Ryan Reynolds and Ash Lewis (@professional...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bananas Foster
March 14, 2022 - Hey there!
We came across this Bananas Foster cocktail recipe on Just a Pinch and had to try! This decadence in a glass...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Empress Gin & Tonic
March 07, 2022 - Hey there!
Sometimes less is more. This week we are keeping it simple with a gin and tonic, however we decided to use E...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Plush Vodka Blueberry Smash
February 28, 2022 - Hey There!
It's the last day of February and Black History Month and we haven't even scratched the surface of all the a...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Chocolate Old Fashioned
February 21, 2022 - Hey There!
We are still sharing Black Owned Brands for Black History Month and today's share is for Virginia Black Whis...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - HH Bespoke Vodka Rose Water Martini
February 14, 2022 - Hey There,
We are sharing Black Owned Brands for Black History Month AND its Valentine's day!! We decided to pair HH Be...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Shinju and Nectarine Nectar
February 07, 2022 - Hey There,
February is here and that means we will be celebrating and sharing black owned brands for Black History Mont...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blood Orange Mint and Basil Smash
January 31, 2022 - Hey There!
Cooler temperatures mean its blood orange season. Blood oranges are grown typically in Mediterranean climate...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Negroni Sbagliato
January 24, 2022 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail is a "wrong Negroni". "The Negroni Sbagliato was invented by bartender Mirko Stocchetto...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Grapefruit Pomegranate Whiskey Sour
January 03, 2022 - Hey Hey!
It's the first Monday after a holiday and we know you could use a drink. Let's make it a good one with this gr...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Lunar Azure
December 12, 2021 - Hey there!
If you are looking for something sweet, perhaps something to serve at your next holiday party, then this is...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa
December 06, 2021 - Hey there!
Frank and I are trying to get ourselves in the holiday spirit and off Santa's naughty list. We found ourselv...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bourbon & Sage
November 22, 2021 - Hey There!
Sometimes, you just want to sip on a little whiskey. Today's simple recipe makes that straight whiskey a lit...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Vodka Cranberry Martini
November 15, 2021 - Hey There!
This week we wanted to share a cocktail perfect for your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinners. A simple mar...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Cable Car
November 08, 2021 - Hey There!
The stars have aligned and Mixology Monday falls on Frank and I's 2nd wedding anniversary. November 8th, 201...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Flaming Apple Cider Margarita
November 01, 2021 - Hey There!
Happy November 1st! Hard to believe we are coming to the close of 2021 already! I know we have just celebrat...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Candy Corn Vodka Cocktail
October 25, 2021 - Hey There Ghouls & Boys!
Today is the last Monday before Halloween so we had to share a recipe incorporating the day! W...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Candy Apple Martini
October 18, 2021 - Hey There!
We have cannonballed straight into autumn and we wanted to capture all of the traditional flavors of the sea...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Pumpkin Pie Whiskey Sour
October 11, 2021 - Hey There!
Tis the season for all things spooky and pumpkin spice related so we're hopping onboard with this pumpkin pi...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Boulevardier
October 04, 2021 - Hey There!
This week we are sharing a variation of the Negroni which swaps gin for bourbon and is called a Boulevardier...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Smoky Bourbon Peach Cocktail
September 27, 2021 - Hey Hey!
Here in NJ we are coming to the end of peach season and we are officially in autumn. We were inspired by our r...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Cafe Amaretto
September 20, 2021 - Hey There!
We were inspired to recreate this hot cocktail after traveling last week. After staying up late to finish pa...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blueberry Butterfly
September 06, 2021 - Hey there!
Today is Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer and we're sharing an original cocktail perfect for sipping...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Paloma
August 30, 2021 - Hey There!
Today we're sharing a popular cocktail in Mexico called the Paloma, which translates to "dove". The classic/...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Frozen Aperol Spritz
August 23, 2021 - Hey There!
An Aperol spritz is an Italian wine based cocktail and it is having a moment this summer! We knew we wanted...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Cuba Libre
August 16, 2021 - Hey Hey!
Today is national rum day and we are sharing the recipe for a Cuba Libre. Cuba Libre which translates to Free...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Strawberry Éclair Gin Sour
August 09, 2021 - Hey there!
Today we are sharing an original cocktail with flavors reminiscent of a strawberry éclair. We combined fresh...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Mana Sunrise
August 02, 2021 - Hey there!
Today's' cocktail comes from Zack Prohaska of Cocktail and Dreams Bartending (link here). We were specifical...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Mango Daiquiri
July 26, 2021 - Hey there!
Here's another frozen cocktail to beat the summer heat. All you need are some ripe mangoes, fresh squeezed l...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Peach Mint Julep
July 19, 2021 - Hey there!
Today's recipe is for a cocktail known as the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. We think our version wh...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Black Widow
July 12, 2021 - Hey there!
Today's recipe is dedicated to Natasha, Yelena and the MCU. The black widow cocktail, created by San Francis...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bee's Knees
July 05, 2021 - Hey Hey!
I just love this cocktail! This prohibition era drink definitely lives up to its name! You only need a few ing...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Kiwi Lemonade
June 28, 2021 - Hey There!
In my opinion a nice cold glass of lemonade is quintessentially summer. It's super easy to make with only th...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Rhubarb Basil Gin Cocktail
June 21, 2021 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail inspired us to try something new. Rhubarb is an edible plant that we have never used be...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Paper Plane
June 14, 2021 - Hey There!
It's national bourbon day so we definitely wanted to feature it in this week's cocktail. The Paper Plane coc...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Manhattan
June 07, 2021 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail recipe is another timeless classic similar to the old fashioned and sidecar. The bold b...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Boozy Popsicles
May 31, 2021 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail recipe is actually not really a beverage, but a minty, peachy, strawberry frozen treat...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Classic Negroni
May 24, 2021 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail recipe is the classic Negroni. It hails from Italy and is considered an apéritif or a "...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Layers of Paradise
May 17, 2021 - Hey There!
This week's cocktail recipe comes from Drinks Made Easy. We saw his YouTube video and were compelled to recr...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
May 10, 2021 - Hey There!
For inspiration for this week's post we visited newly opened, black owned rum distillery Striped Lion in Woo...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Rosemary Pear Margarita
May 03, 2021 - Hey Hey!
Cinco de Mayo is approaching. The 5th of May is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a battle which result...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Grand Empress Gin Fizz
April 26, 2021 - Hey There!
Today we're sharing a fizz cocktail, probably the best known fizz... the gin fizz. The gin fizz has been aro...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Classic Mojito
April 19, 2021 - Hey Hey!
Today we're sharing another classic mixed drink hailing from Cuba... the mojito! The history of the mojito is...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Banana Pineapple Daiquiri
April 12, 2021 - Hey There!
As the weather gets warmer, the drinks get colder! Today we are sharing something tropical, cold and sweet....
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Dream Cloud Nigori Sake Cocktail
April 05, 2021 - It was all a dream.....
...a dream cloud Sake cocktail! This week we are pairing honeydew melon with a Sasanigori Sake.
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Dark n Stormy
March 29, 2021 - Hey There,
Today's recipes was inspired by a comment on one of my social media accounts. I shared a creative photo earl...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Boozy Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)
March 22, 2021 - Hey There,
Today's recipes was inspired by a recent trip to our local produce market. While looking for a specific ingr...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Guava Basil Smash
March 15, 2021 - Hey There!
This weekend, we had the pleasure of being a guest mixologist for Chef Jamie Hunt's virtual supper club, an...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blood Orange Screw Driver
March 08, 2021 - Hey Hey,
How many mixologists does it take to screw in a screwdriver? One.... I think... lol According to author Victor...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Botanical Gimlet
March 01, 2021 - Hey Hey,
This week's recipe is our variation on the classic gimlet... simple and refreshing. The gimlet is a cocktail m...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Hella Good Japanese Whiskey Sour
February 22, 2021 - Hey There,
All month we have been sharing black owned brands and today, on the last Monday in Black History Month, we a...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Indoggo Dragon Fruit Martini
February 15, 2021 - Hey There,
Continuing with our theme for sharing black owned/founded brands for Black History month, today we are shari...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Mint Blueberry Kiwi-tini
February 08, 2021 - Hey There,
Continuing with our theme for sharing black owned/founded brands for Black History month, today we are shari...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Spiced Pear Whiskey Cocktail
February 01, 2021 - Hey There,
Today, on the first day of February, and the first day of Black History month we are sharing a recipe using...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Teremana Apple Tequini (TAT)
January 25, 2021 - Hey There,
Today, we are sharing a recipe using Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's handmade, small batch tequila, Teremana cra...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Berry Moscow Mule
January 18, 2021 - Hey Hey,
This week's recipe is our variation on the classic and delightfully refreshing Moscow Mule. I love everything...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Momento Mori
January 11, 2021 - Hey Hey,
This week’s original cocktail is our take on a fictional martini-like beverage featured in “Death Parade”, a p...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Elevated Fuzzy Navel
January 04, 2021 - Hey There,
Traditionally, a fuzzy navel cocktail is a mixed drink made from peach schnapps and orange juice. This class...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Strawberry Pomegranate Bellini
December 28, 2020 - Hey There,
Lets do our best to not dwell on the tragedies of 2020 and instead, lets be optimistic and look at 2021 with...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Boozy Hot Chocolate
December 21, 2020 - Hey hey,
If you find yourself on the naughty list this year, you might want to make note of this recipe. I personally g...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - White Russian
December 14, 2020 - Hey there,
The White Russian is our nod to the dude (or his dudeness... if you're not into the whole brevity thing). Hi...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Ginger Beer Zipper
December 07, 2020 - Hey hey!
We wanted to share a light and sweet cocktail, perfect for a weekend afternoon or to impress your quarantine a...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Mulled Wine
November 30, 2020 - Hey There,
Are you ready for a warm cocktail?! Today we're sharing a recipe for mulled wine, also known as spiced wine.
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Cranberry Whiskey Sour
November 23, 2020 - Hey There,
You might be running around like a turkey with your head cut off, trying to get everything together for this...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Hazelnut Espresso Martini
November 16, 2020 - Hey Hey!
The espresso martini was created by British bartender Dick Bradsell in the early 80s who allegedly whipped it...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Smokey Apple Butter Bourbon Bliss
November 09, 2020 - Hey There!
Inspired by the changing season, leaves falling and.... bourbon, we wanted to create another original cockta...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Clean Slate
November 02, 2020 - Hey Hey!
We're Back! For the last almost 4 months we have been in transition, between selling our former home, moving i...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Flight of the Graduate
July 06, 2020 - Hey there!
Today's recipe... well recipes are dedicated to the class of 2020. Our favorite mixologist, Frank (the autho...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Cucumber Basil Mint Slushie
June 29, 2020 - Hey Hey!
Summer is by far our favorite season and although many of us are still in the midst of a mandatory lockdown, w...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Vodka Sunrise
June 22, 2020 - Hey there!
This weekend was a little busy for us, so we decided to make a cocktail which needed minimal prep time and c...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Old Fashioned Love Story
June 15, 2020 - Hey there,
Today's Mixology Monday post was inspired by a romantic movie and is another spin on an Old Fashion. We firs...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Apricot Dawa
June 08, 2020 - Hey there!
We hope you are well! Today for Mixology Monday, we are sharing our version of a Dawa. Dawa means medicine o...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Black Martini
June 01, 2020 - This week’s Mixology Monday is an interpretation of black, not as the absence of light to be feared but as a something s...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Amaretto Sour
May 25, 2020 - Hey Hey!
Today we're sharing a classic of Italian-American origins, the Amaretto Sour. The exact history of the drink i...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Frank's Hard Lemonade
May 18, 2020 - Hey Hey!
We have all heard the saying; “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” but, why settle? Adding spirits, mi...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Moon Dew
May 11, 2020 - Hey There!
Another Monday, another day in lockdown. Yesterday we honored our mothers, who were our inspiration for toda...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blue Milk of Tatooine
May 04, 2020 - Hey Hey,
Today, May 4th, we are honoring Star Wars Day with a treat from Tatooine. We understand you likely will not ha...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Boozy Whipped Coffee
April 27, 2020 - Hey Hey!
We hope you are well! We are doing our best over here but often find ourselves losing track of time, wondering...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bourbon Basil Smashless Smash
April 20, 2020 - Hey Hey!
We hope you're well! Today we're keeping things nice, simple, easy breezy and we're making a smash! Smashes ha...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Tiger Juice
April 13, 2020 - Hey there all you cool cats and kittens!
We hope you and your family are well and are hanging in there! Since we are li...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Blackberry Cosmo
April 06, 2020 - Hey There!
We hope you and your family are well! This week we sharing a drink that has many similarities to the Kamikaz...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Quarantine Corona and Kamikaze Shot
March 30, 2020 - Hey There!
We hope you are hanging in there and staying safe. We are going to make this short and to the point. Since w...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Lockdown Long Island Iced Tea
March 23, 2020 - Hey There!
We truly hope you and your family are well and making the most of your time during this nationwide lock down...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - The Midori Sour
March 16, 2020 - Hey, hey!
Tomorrow is St.Patrick's day. While this a cultural & religious holiday celebrated every March 17th, we know...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - The Sidecar
March 09, 2020 - Hey, hey!
This week we are sipping on some French Brandy, also known as Cognac. Yes, we have our scented candles, Courv...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Sage Berry Spritzer (Low Alcohol)
March 02, 2020 - It's been a little while, we shouldn't have left you, without a dope drink to sip on (sip on, sip on). We're back from o...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Classic Cucumber Minty Martini
February 10, 2020 - Hey There! Happy Monday!
Ahhh, the martini. Loved by James Bond, Humphrey Bogart, Homer Simpson and Frank Leverett. The...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bloody Maria
January 27, 2020 - Happy Monday!
Many are familiar with the popular tomato based hangover cure, the Bloody Mary; which is a cocktail combi...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Classic Gin & Tonic
January 20, 2020 - Hey there!
We place equal stock in elaborate things done well and simple things done simply. This week we are sharing a...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bloody Good Old Fashioned
January 06, 2020 - Call us old-fashioned (pun intended) but after celebrating the new year we like to reflect about simpler times. That nos...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
January 05, 2020 - Hey there!
This particular blog post is not a drink recipe, but for a common component in many mixed drinks. Simple syr...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bitter Sweet NYE Cocktail
December 30, 2019 - "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity...
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Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Holiday Mule
December 09, 2019 - Hello!
My husband and I are doing a thing! We will be sharing a cocktail with you every Monday! Everything we share wil...
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