Feast + West: Cocktails, Mocktails & Easy Entertaining Recipes

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A metal mug filled with an iced drink, garnished with a slice of apple and two cinnamon sticks, sits on a wooden coaster next to apples and a yellow cloth.

Apple Cider Mule

Whiskey

A glass of amber-colored cocktail with ice and an orange peel, featuring a geometric gold pattern, sits on a white surface next to a jar and a decanter.

Maple Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Whiskey

A cocktail garnished with cucumber slices and mint is served in a clear glass with a metal claw-shaped holder, with another similar drink in the background.

Cucumber Kiwi Halloween Mocktail

Alcohol-Free

A glass mug of dark coffee topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, next to a gold jigger and spoon on a white surface.

Classic Irish Coffee

Whiskey

Browse By Spirit

Vodka

Whiskey

Sparkling

Rum

Tequila

Brandy

Gin

Liqueur

Wine

Beer

Alcohol-Free

DIY Liqueur

Fall Drinks

Rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks and star anise lay on a white wooden background alongside two stemless wineglasses filled with ice and golden liquid garnished with apple slices and spices

Apple Cider Sangria

Brandy

pumpkin spice old-fashioned with pie pumpkins and a jar of pumpkin spice syrup on a white background

Pumpkin Spice Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Whiskey

A glass of cocktail garnished with a round apple slice. In the background, there are more apple slices and a whole red apple.

Washington Apple Cocktail

Whiskey

A red Madras cocktail on a white coaster.

Vodka

Thanksgiving Drinks

a pumpkin spice White Russian on an orange and gold plate next to a cocktail shaker on a white background

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Liqueur

Glasses of a light-colored beverage garnished with rosemary, cranberries, and pear slices. A pear and star anise are nearby.

Pear Thanksgiving Punch

Rum

closeup of a pitcher of Thanksgiving spa water filled with fruits, rosemary and cinnamon sticks

Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water

Alcohol-Free

A festive Thanksgiving sangria infused with apple cider, garnished with cinnamon sticks and apples.

Thanksgiving Sangria

Whiskey

Mocktails & Non-Alcoholic Drinks

A glass filled with an iced beverage garnished with a slice of apple, star anise, cinnamon stick, and rosemary, with another similar drink and apples in the background.

Apple Cider Mocktail

rosemary garnishes a glass of ginger ale on a wooden coaster.

Homemade Ginger Ale

Three geometric-patterned glasses containing different beverages, one garnished with a rosemary sprig, are placed in front of three partially-filled glass bottles.

Homemade Zero-Proof Spirits

A glass with iced cocktail garnished with dried orange slices and a sprig of thyme on a white surface.

Citrus Ginger Beer Mocktail

Cocktail Resources

Browse Cocktail Resources

Easy, Elegant Cocktail Making

Making cocktails at home doesn’t have to be complicated or daunting. I’m Susannah, and I’m here to guide you through making delectable drinks you’ll want to make again and again.

Drink Essentials

More Essentials

a gold spoon resting in a glass jar of pumpkin spice syrup

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Rosemary fig cocktail infusion kit.

Homemade Cocktail Infusion Kits

A glass jar filled with brown sugar is placed on a wooden tray next to a colorful cloth.

Hot Apple Cider Spice Mix

rosemary garnishes a glass of ginger ale on a wooden coaster.

Homemade Ginger Ale

Bar Snacks

Ranch and fried pickle rounds sit on a blue plate garnished with fresh parsley.

A person is holding a spoon in a green bowl.

blistered shishito peppers on a white plate.

Shishito Peppers

kernels of cheddar cheese popcorn spilling out of a bowl

Cheddar Cheese Popcorn

Sweet Treats

Close-up shots of several chocolate pudding mousse cups topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles arranged on a metallic tray.

Chocolate Pudding Shots

A decorative pie or pancake with a floral pattern, partially sliced with a fork beside it. Surrounded by flowers and a plate with a cinnamon stick in the corner.

Melktert: South African Milk Tart

a spoon dripping caramel sauce into a jar

Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Five cupcakes with white frosting and gold sprinkles sit on a wooden board, with one cupcake wrapper partially unwrapped. A small bowl of additional gold sprinkles is in the background.

Champagne Cupcakes

Appetizers

More Appetizers

a bowl of beer cheese dip with two bock beers and a bottle opener and pretzels

Beer Cheese Dip

A bowl of guacamole garnished with cilantro surrounded by tortilla chips.

Tomatillo Salsa

A paper cup filled with salami slices, cheese cubes, a cracker, grapes, blackberries, a breadstick, and a sprig of rosemary, arranged for individual serving.

Charcuterie Cups

A charcuterie board with grapes, cheese, prosciutto, crackers, chocolate-covered pretzels, and a bowl of berry jam.

Basic Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Coffee Essentials

A caramel brulee latte with whipped cream, caramel sauce and toffee bits.

Caramel Brûlée Latte

A jar of Irish Cream syrup with a gold spoon. A green tea towel sits to the side.

Irish Cream Syrup

A glass bottle containing a beige liquid sits on a white plate with a cinnamon stick. There's a glass of dark liquid on a wooden stand in the background and pumpkins of various colors around.

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

A glass bottle of toffee sauce next to a bowl of nuts and a spoon.

Toffee Nut Syrup