Happy Thursday afternoon! You made it this far, and I think you deserve a little treat. After a few months hiatus, Thursday Tipples is back and today I’m excited to share a great twist on the Negroni. I only discovered this Italian classic cocktail last year, but I’ve been in love with it ever since. Known as an apéritif, it is meant to … Read More
Thursday Tipples 03 / Tipsy Peach Iced Tea
I used to think of myself as strictly a coffee only girl, but things have definitely changed. I sometimes still have a coffee in the morning or if I’m out with friends, but I’m predominately a tea drinker these days! I have a problem walking past T2, but an even bigger problem if I end up walking in. This photo only shows … Read More
Thursday Tipples 02 / Pomegranate Gin Smash
I feel like a completely different person since I started working full time freelance. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love. Of course running my own business is brand new to me and fraught with all kinds of new challenges. I’m learning every single day. But the thing I love the most is setting my own … Read More
Thursday Tipples 01 / DIY Rhubarb Berry Syrup and 2 Delicious Drinks
Today I’m super excited to introduce a new monthly feature celebrating all things boozy called Thursday Tipples. I love cocktails (well that’s no secret) and I want to explore the world of making them at home with fresh, seasonal ingredients and share my experiments here. To kick things off I bring you a homemade berry and rhubarb syrup that can … Read More
Spiced Dark & Stormy
Happy Friday everyone! Hope it’s been a great week for all of you. It’s been a little topsy turvy over here as my last day at work gets ever closer. Today I’m bringing you a twist on a classic cocktail that has been a favourite of mine for a while now – the Dark & Stormy. I’ve also come to … Read More
Salted Caramel and Bourbon Milkshakes
I’m going to keep it short today, but oh so sweet. I had a little bit of caramel sauce leftover from another dessert and an extreme case of baking indecision over the weekend. I’m not sure what made me think of milkshakes, as I generally never drink them – unlike Steve, who finds it impossible to pass up ordering a … Read More
Spiced Mulled Cider
It’s a very special week here on Spicy Icecream and I’ve got a lot in store for you, lovely readers! Oh my, time has flown since I decided to start this blog, but here we are… five years later. Five whole years! I seriously can’t believe it. I can hardly remember what I did on the weekends before I started … Read More
Boozy Lemonade
Friends, it’s been a lonnnng week. Work has been rather hectic, I can feel the beginnings of a cold starting to sap my energy, and let’s not even start on the weather Sydney’s been having! But you know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But some weeks are so trying that lemonade isn’t enough, so I … Read More
Boozy Candy Cane Spiders + 13 Ways with Candy Canes!
Well well, it’s Christmas Eve Eve. Most of us are finishing up work for the year and finishing off preparations for a big weekend of celebrating! Hopefully you’re nearly finished all your shopping, but if you’re still stuck on what to make for Christmas dessert, hopefully this post will help! I thought I’d get into the festive spirit with a … Read More
White Wine Sangria, plus Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest giveaway!
Have you decided what your summer tipple will be this year? Last summer was all about the Pimms Cup for me, the one before that I sipped cider, but this year I have a new favourite. There is something that I just love about jugs of cocktails, both while out and about, and definitely for entertaining at home. I love … Read More