Susannah Brinkley Henry
Cocktail Fanatic
Life needs more little luxuries. I'm Susannah, and I aim to treat myself — and those around me — as often as possible. A homemade cocktail can be just as delicious (if not more so) than the most expensive craft concoction at the fanciest bar in town. And it's even better if you enjoy it with friends. Cheers to that!
Susannah's Recent Posts
How to Make Sugar Cubes Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Learn how to make sugar cubes and impress everyone at your next cocktail party or tea party! These colorful, flavorful treats are surprisingly easy to make, and they’ll take your cocktails and tea to the next level.
Irish Moscow Mule Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
St. Patrick’s Day just isn’t complete without this Irish Mule recipe. Ginger beer, Irish whiskey and lime juice make a perfect pairing. Sláinte!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Chocolate covered strawberries are the quintessential treat that always impresses. Dip them in melted white, milk or dark chocolate (or all three!) and decorate them with peanuts, sprinkles and drizzles of more chocolate. You can serve them all year long, from Valentine’s Day to Christmas.
Plum Brandy Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Make spirits bright with this homemade Plum Brandy recipe. It makes a lovely holiday spirit for gifting or drinking. Infuse your own with fresh plums or dried prunes.
Homemade Grenadine Syrup Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade Grenadine Syrup is an easy way to elevate your cocktails. Making Tequila Sunrises and Shirley Temples at home has never been so delicious!
Cocktail Cherries
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade cocktail cherries are just the thing your bar needs. From old-fashioneds to manhattans, these boozy fruits beat out the neon maraschino cherries for the best cocktail garnish.
S'mores White Russian Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Kick back this summer with a S'mores White Russian. It’s everything you want in a s’mores cocktail — complete with marshmallow vodka and graham cracker milk and garnished with a chocolate drizzle, graham cracker crumbs and toasted marshmallows.
Margarita Sangria Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Margarita Sangria combines all the refreshing flavor of your favorite tequila drink with your favorite fruity wine drink. This sangria uses white wine, tequila and citrus to bring you a margarita flavor that can easily serve a crowd.
Honey Whiskey Mint Julep Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, so get out your fanciest hat and plan to make a Honey Whiskey Mint Julep to celebrate. It’s sweet, minty and ice cold for a hot day!
Peeps Vodka Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
With Easter right around the corner, Peeps Vodka is the pastel, candy-colored liqueur you’ve been looking for. Hunt no longer for a colorful, cocktail ingredient that’s as fun to make as it is to mix with!
Marshmallow Vodka Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
This Marshmallow Vodka is everything you need to add that fluffy, marshmallow flavor to all your cocktails. From s’mores to hot cocoa, you’ll love mixing drinks with this homemade liqueur recipe!
Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey fills you with the warmth of bourbon and spices. Now you can make your own spiced whiskey and control the amount of spice and ingredients.
Homemade Coffee Liqueur Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade Coffee Liqueur makes a sweet holiday gift for all the coffee lovers in your life! All you need is vodka or rum, vanilla simple syrup, fresh brewed coffee and a jar or bottle, and this popular spirit is yours to gift or drink!
Homemade Peppermint Vodka
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade Peppermint Vodka is the key to making the best minty fresh cocktails for the holidays. Infuse peppermint candies with vodka for a sweet spirit you can enjoy in a mixed drink or as a shooter. Makes a great Christmas gift!
Homemade Honey Whiskey Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Make Homemade Honey Whiskey liqueur that tastes even better than store-bought. Sip it on the rocks or use it to make hot toddies and other whiskey cocktails.
Candy Corn Vodka Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
It’s no trick! This Candy Corn Vodka is a total treat fit for Halloween. Infuse vodka with the iconic tri-striped candy to yield a pumpkin-colored spirit worthy of the spookiest party.
Jalapeño Infused Tequila Recipe
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
This Jalapeno Infused Tequila recipe is the key to spicy margaritas and palomas. It’s an easy homemade spirit you can infuse at home to elevate your cocktails!
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Learn how to make Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that tastes even better than store-bought. It makes a great gift or you can keep it on hand to make cocktails or to sip over ice.
Homemade Spiced Rum
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Homemade Spiced Rum is the queen of all spiced rums, because you can flavor it yourself! It's so easy, and way better than store bought. It makes the perfect addition to every drink, from a Cuba Libre to a tiki cocktail.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Susannah Brinkley Henry
Feast + West
Learn how to make simple syrup from scratch. Keep it on hand to make cocktails, sweeten iced tea or coffee, and mix into desserts. Flavor this easy, must-have ingredient with herbs and spices, try out different sugars or just keep it plain. Store it in a jar until you need it!