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BALCONES – TEXAS BOURBON REVIEW

September 30, 2020 itsrodriguesbru

Balcones is known best for their Texas-sourced, blue-corn based bourbons and whiskeys, and I have been a fan since I…

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I create easy to make drinks, love finding new spirits all while sharing my take on sports I like.
If you’ve never been to a hockey game in Vegas, If you’ve never been to a hockey game in Vegas, you’re truly missing out! Go Knights Go! Who y’all got moving to the next round? 👀 (better be an answer I’ll like 😜) #hockey #vegasgoldenknights #lasvegas #hockeyfan Is Vegas a hockey city or not?
✨Meet your new favorite buzz:✨ 🐝 The Hot Ho ✨Meet your new favorite buzz:✨ 🐝 The Hot Honey Asombroso Bee’s Knees 🐝 
When I received this amazing bottle of Asombroso tequila, I knew I wanted to use it in a classic, my chosen one: Bee’s Knees. The elegance of the Bee’s Knees was the perfect match for this bold twist — swapping out the gin for ultra-smooth Asombroso tequila. Add fresh lemon juice and a touch of hot honey, and you’ve got a cocktail that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, and dangerously sippable. It’s a little hot, a little sweet, and a whole lot of wow. 🤤 Did you know? The original Bee’s Knees was a Prohibition-era invention, crafted to mask the rough flavors of bathtub gin. But with a tequila this good, there’s nothing to hide (unlike some other brands, I’m looking at you Clase Azul 👀). Asombroso’s silky profile pairs perfectly with the citrusy zing and that irresistible spicy kick from the hot honey. Would you take a sip of this spicy twist on a classic?
Drop a “yes!” if you’re feeling adventurous — or tag a friend who needs a little buzz in their life! #drinksofinstagram #drinksdrinksdrinks #summerdrinks #tequilatime
🌸 Take the time to smell the flowers today! 🌸 #puppystagram #weekendvibes
🍊 Sweet Clementine (ba ba baaa) — she’s bri 🍊 Sweet Clementine (ba ba baaa) — she’s bright, a little floral, and definitely the moment. Vodka, elderflower, clementine spread, and a kiss of rosemary. Think: sunshine in a glass with just enough bite to keep things interesting. I wanted something that felt familiar but fresh—kind of like hearing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at a party and not being able to resist singing along. 🎶🎤 The clementine spread gives it that smooth, citrusy sweetness without being basic, and the rosemary? Just a little drama. If you want to know how to drink the season, tag along. We’re making cocktails that taste like what’s fresh, what’s now, and what your fridge forgot it had. Cheers to that and which song would your cocktail be named after? #drinksofinstagram #summerdrinks #clementine #feedfeed
✨ What’s the Easter Bunny bringing you this ye ✨ What’s the Easter Bunny bringing you this year? Hopefully more than just candy— like this Easter Mimosa magic! 🐰🥕 It’s just as easy to make as your go-to mimosa—just swap OJ for carrot juice! I used a store-bought one (because convenience), but if you’re feelin’ fancy or don’t mind a lil mess, fresh juice hits different. I added a splash of simple syrup to sweeten things up, but you can totally tweak it to your taste. If you’re drinking it right away, honey or agave work so well too. So cheers to brunching like a bunny 🐇🐰🍾 #mimosa #easterweekend #carrot #champagnelife #brunch #feedfeed Would you swap your usual mimosa for this one?
Golf fans rejoice! It is that time of year again… spring but not just spring iykyk 👀 The Masters is upon us, golf’s quintessential tournment is all about the AZALEA. No, not the famed 13th hole, and no not one of the many local flowers you will see in bloom. I am talking about the quintessential DRINK of the masters and since the tournament is starting tomorrow, I had to give this a try and I totally see why it’s famous (I finished mine as soon as I got done recording this 😜) With a perfect mix of vodka, grenadine, and lemonade, the Azalea cocktail is as refreshing and vibrant as the tournament itself. It’s the ideal drink to sip on while you watch the Masters unfold— trust me, you’ll want one in hand! Cheers! Azalea •1.25oz vodka •1/2oz grenadine •5oz lemonade (I used @nataliesoj) #azalea #masters #golf #feedfeed #drinksofinstagram Who’s winning this year?!
🐰 Celebrate Easter with a twist on tradition! 🐰 I’ve taken the classic Hugo Spritz and given it an Easter makeover – say hello to my Easter Sangria Spritz! 🍓🍏🍑 This refreshing cocktail is packed with juicy strawberries, crisp apples, and sweet peaches, all paired with a zesty burst of lemon. I’ve been craving spring vibes and it’s finally happening! ✨🌼 To make it even better, I’m keeping it light and low ABV, this cocktail is the perfect balance of bubbly effervescence without a big boozy kick! Ideal to enjoy the holiday and not regret it later lol 😂 🍾 So grab a glass and let’s toast Easter style! 🥂 What are some of your favorite Easter cocktails? Easter Sangria Spritz 1/2oz Peach Schnapps 1/2oz Elderflower 1/2oz Strabwery Gin @sipsmith Add the preferred fruits and top off with low ABV sparkling rosé @sunnywithachanceoflowers #sangria #easter #drinksofinstagram #springtimevibes #spritz
Ready for some brighter days? ✨Spring is finally Ready for some brighter days? ✨Spring is finally making the days more colorful and I hope this margarita lights up your day too! 🍋 Springtime Limoncello Margarita 🍋 There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a fresh and colorful margarita! The refreshing zest of lemon with the smooth, citrusy sweetness of limoncello is the perfect twist to a marg. Aaaand to take things up a notch a little bit and add a pop of color, just like spring, a float of butterfly pea flower extract will transform this cocktail. I chose to not make it into a tea or a syrup, because I didn’t want to change my margarita flavor, but feel free to do that it’s super easy and it’ll definitely give it your version a lot of character. So, let’s cheers to brighter and warmer days and let me know what I can mix it up for your spring cocktail needs ✨🌼🍋 #limoncello #margs #springtimevibes #drinksofinstagram #feedfeed
Goodbye March, you were one for the books. To sa Goodbye March, you were one for the books. To say this month was full of ups and downs would be an understatement, one day into March, while grieving Stella, we answered to a desperate plead for a foster, after a cool 2 hours driving there, while waiting for ONE dog to foster, someone dumped a 5-week old puppy at the kill shelter we were. So, now we got Tully as the newest member of the family and my foster is going to her forever home next week. In the midst of all this madness I turned 32 and my girls didn’t let me not celebrate it and I’m sooo grateful to that, it was such a cute bday brunch 🥰🤩❤️ I allowed myself time to heal and now that my life is almost back to normal, my mind can focus again on sharing my creations here. To those who stayed with me all along, thank you! Let’s cheers with some colorful cocktails soon! #bday #brunch #foster #newpuppy #life
You know how some people like to start their meals You know how some people like to start their meals by eating dessert first?! Well, that’s how I’m starting my week with this - Boozy Raspberry White Chocolate Treat! ⚪️🍫 Avert your eyes if you don’t like a dessert cocktail but if you do, this recipe is gonna be your new favorite. 👀 Also, I like having chunks of fruit in my cocktails but if you don’t, just skip muddling the fruit, the raspberry liqueur is more than enough. Either way, it’s the perfect way to treat yourself— pure indulgence. ✨ Hope you’re ready to get your sweet fix! ✨ Let’s kick off the week in the best way possible! #boozy #dessertgram #feedfeed #drinksofinstagram #drinksdrinksdrinks Are you guilty of eating dessert before a meal? 👀😝
💖✨ Okay, so maybe Valentine’s Day is techni 💖✨ Okay, so maybe Valentine’s Day is technically over… but I have one more mocktail that screams love and I think you’ll like it 😘 #RINDPartner * The Apple of my Heart With a perfect balance of crisp apple, tart citrus, and a touch of almond, this mocktail gives all the cozy, romantic vibes without the sugar overload. So whether you celebrated it already or are still going to, (I get it, work does get in the way 😀), I hope this recipe kickstarts an awesome day or night for ya 😏😎 What’s your go-to mocktail vibe: sweet and sassy or crisp and cozy? Let me know below—I’m all about that heart-to-heart mocktail talk! 💬 #rindrecipes #mocktail #valentines_day #keepitrealeatthepeal #mocktailsofinstagram
I’ve been dreading making this post because it m I’ve been dreading making this post because it makes it “real” but Stella deserved a beautiful tribute because she was the most amazing dog. When we rescued her, she was broken, her first 7 or 9 years of life were horrific. The shelter where we found her had sprung into action to save her from an abusive owner, she had had her nose broken, her teeth filed down so they could try and breed her, she was kept tied to a tree outside, some parts of her legs didn’t grow fur because of the rough terrain she had to sleep day after day. You would think this would make her a mean dog. That word didn’t exist in her vocabulary, she was the definition of an angel on earth, after she acclimated to her new place and her personality started to shine, she was reborn. Cuddle bug, daddy’s girl, queen of side-eye, spotted little angel. Stella was one of those rare dogs with a healing soul, so many times we would take her to her favorite beach and she would see a person she never met before and just decide she HAD to go over there and time and time again, they would thank us and say they really needed that and we would see their teary eyes. Now my sweet little angel is resting, playing with her sister Maple and her brother, running on wet sand and just lighting up the sky while she waits for us. We will open our hearts again and honor her memory by helping another little soul who needs a home. Saudades de você, Stella. ❤️ #seeyouagain #forevermissingyou
Margarita week is fast approaching and my girl Lau Margarita week is fast approaching and my girl Lauren (@marvelousmixing)and I decided a friendly competition would be a great idea to kick things off. Welcome to the battle of the Margs and you guys get to decide the winner 🏆 ✨ For my creation I wanted to play off the valentines vibes that are still very fresh and create something, a little flirty and spicy, definitely a sexy cocktail 🔥 say hello to… ‘Spicy Berry Kiss Margarita’ 2oz Blanco tequila 1oz Fresh lime juice 1/2oz Agave 1/2oz Strawberry Hibiscus Jalapeño shrub Add all ingredients to a shaker, ice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with frozen shredded strawberry and lime wheel! If you got some leftovers strawberries from yesterday, don’t let them go to waste, put them in a spicy marg 🥰🤩 Cheers and may the best marg (mine) win! 🤩😝 #feedfeed #drinksofinstagram #strawberries🍓 #tequilajalisco #margs #summerdrinks Do you like some heat in your margaritas?
🏈 It’s Super Bowl Sunday 🏈 And what is th 🏈 It’s Super Bowl Sunday 🏈 And what is the most Sunday Drink of them all? The Bloody Freakin’ Mary! And since Super Bowl is so over the top, my Super Bowl Bloody Mary is too! Inspired by Milwaukee and paired with @vidovodka, I put all of my game day favorites as garnishes for this Behemoth of a cocktail. The beauty of Bloody Mary’s is that there is no wrong garnish- and it’s honestly a blast to see how much football comida you can stuff into one mug! Everything on this drink means something to me, and I hope it inspires you to make one with all your favs!!! 🏈 Ultimate Super Bowl Bloody Mary 🏈 (My measurements are based on the size of my mug, adjust accordingly). •4oz @vidovodka •18oz of tomato juice •Bar spoonful of celery salt •Bar spoonful of white pepper •Bar spoonful of Worcestershire sauce •Bar spoonful of horseradish •1oz lime juice •Few dashes of truff and red rooster hot sauces PS- Go ANYONE BUT THE CHIEFS!!! 🙄 #vidovodka #bloodymary #footballsunday #drinksofinstagram
Love is a little sweet, a little bitter... and tot Love is a little sweet, a little bitter... and totally worth it! 🍓💘 Now that we’re celebrating all things ❤️, I’m giving the classic Negroni a romantic makeover using @sipsmith Strawberry smash gin (it was a no-brainer when I saw this gorgeous bottle) and instead of sweet vermouth, I used Lillet Rouge, perfect color and flavor combo to bring love into my Negroni. She is a little bitter, fresh, fruity and flirty 😏💕 It’s the ultimate drink for anyone who loves a little contrast. ❤️🖤 #valentines_day #drinksofinstagram #negroni #drinksofinstagram How do we like our Valentine’s Day drinks?
Well hello there, February. Please be nicer than l Well hello there, February. Please be nicer than last month! If you live in LA, it’s safe to say last month was a weird one - everything I had planned went out the window, I got sick back to back, had to start doing radiation on one of my puppers, so yeah… that’s where I am at! 👀 So I decided to put on a nice outfit, go to my favorite cafe and just write everything I want to do here all over again 😍 (amazing planner thanks to @juliabroome). ✍🏼📕 So, here’s to us and all the cocktails we’ll make this month ❤️ #planningcommunity #hellofebruary #lfg #moodboards
Raise your hand if you agree mocktails can be just Raise your hand if you agree mocktails can be just as tasty as a cocktail ✋ I’m a #RINDPartner and I can show you how! (21+) With Dry January in full effect and being healthier as one of my many resolutions for this year, I’m enjoying finding amazing mocktails when I’m out and about but as always, the classics are the winners in my heart and I’m also already thinking about summer, I decided to make a NA piña colada 🥥 🍍N/A Piña Colada with @rindsnacks🍍 2oz NA Coconut Rum 1oz Coconut syrup (if you want your mocktail sweeter, use 2oz) 1oz pineapple juice Add all ingredients with ice to a blender. Garnish a glass with Coconut Crisps Dark Cocoa Sea Salt Besides being a great garnish my favorite offering from RIND is now available to order on RINDsnacks.com and I got a nice discount for y’all -BRUNA20- this way we can all snack smarter, healthier without sacrificing the deliciousness 🤩 ✨So here’s to eating delicious snacks and pairing them with amazing mocktails ✨ Cheers #RINDrecipes #mocktails #dryjanuary #mocktailsofinstagram #alcoholfreelife
🏈 I also had counted us out this season 🏈 🏈 I also had counted us out this season 🏈 Our season looked like it wasn’t going anywhere, and in more than one occasion, I told people we weren’t going to be where we are and I’m happy to be proved WRONG! With everything that’s going on in LA right now, to see our team keep fighting even though they couldn’t even play at home, it’s a sight to behold. It’s that little bit of happiness during such dark and somber times. I know what’s going on it’s bigger than football, I’m not trying to say watching a game will fix anything, but during dark times, we must keep hope alive and at least during the time I was watching my team win, I felt hopeful again. Even though it wasn’t at SoFi, it was our house! Now, let’s do it again next Sunday! ✨ Let me know how I can be of service or bring a bit of hope to your day! #footballvideo #rams #nflplayoffs #sofi #sofistadium
You may not agree but, doesn’t it feel like we b You may not agree but, doesn’t it feel like we blinked and then boom 2025 was here? Soooo… we’re starting the year off slowly and a little less boozy (NA content coming right up btw 👀). I know it can be hard to go completely alcohol free in January but what we can do is smarter choices and that’s how I’m starting my year off as well: a little less boozy but super refreshing and tasty! Elderberry T&T Who’s with me on this one? 🙋‍♀️ I’m all about making small shifts that add up to big changes— especially if it means feeling better, both physically and mentally, in the long run. ✨So tell me: what’s your go-to mocktail or healthy drink when you’re cutting back? What can I make for you keep the good vibes rolling! ✨ Cheers to a wonderful 2025 to us all! #dampjanuary #elderberry #refreshingdrink #drinksofinstagram #healthierchoices
Thank you for all the lessons, challenges and oppo Thank you for all the lessons, challenges and opportunities 2024 ✨ Well, hello there 2025. I’m not gonna be pretentious and say I’m ready for you, but I sure am excited for what’s up ahead. For the first time in a long time I actually took the time to sit down with a planner and write out everything I want for this year, and at first I thought it was going to be really hard to put on paper the millions of things my mind is constantly thinking, but as I started the flow came naturally. I’m excited, a little anxious but soooo ready to take on this year. May everyone’s dreams and goals be accomplished in 2025! ❤️
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