Hundreds of recipes for food and cocktails featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients for family meals, holidays, and special occasions l Creative Culinary l Denver, CO

Sparkling Blood Orange and Pomegranate Punch is a stellar addition to a holiday gathering.

A lovely summer cocktail with fresh peaches apples, oranges, and cherries in a white wine sangria.

Brie is grilled on Ciabatta bread with apple slices and a cranberry, whole grain mustard and honey flavored mayonnaise.

A gorgeous and delicious cocktail for summer, this Blueberry Mojito Cocktail is fantastic with fresh berries and mint.

Mint Juleps are the perfect cocktail to play with; the combination of bourbon, sugar and mint is fabulous with a wide array of fruit and this Sparkling Blackberry Mint Julep is no exception!

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A version of the Negroni using Aperol, a slightly sweeter and more intensely orange version of bitters.

Blueberry Basil Martini Pops are a fun adult treat that are easy to make and delicious for summer events.

This Blackberry Serrano and Brie Tartlette is sweet with berries with just a touch of heat.

Both pretty and cold; the Raspberry Margarita Slushie Cocktail is a great summertime treat.

A fabulous grilled cheese with pancetta, cheddar and apples on a croissant.

These Toffee Apple Bars with Caramel Frosting are so good they should not be saved solely for Fall; try them during the colder months too!

SeBoth beautiful and delicious, this Warm Honeyed Bried with Raspberries and Almonds is an outstanding holiday appetizer.

Spinach and pears are combined with fresh mozzarella and pine nuts for a new take on an old classic.

A beautiful coleslaw made with cabbage and apples with a honey mustard dressing.

The Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail with Orange Infused Vodka

Summer is my favorite time of year for cocktails; the opportunities are endless to combine liquors and liqueurs with fresh fruit and make a delicious drink.