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Kat Boytsova

Contributing Recipe Developer, Food Stylist

The Witching Hour

Burning sage, a common practice for ritual cleansing, is also a simple way to coax out the herb's essential oil, which gives this gin and pear juice cocktail a pleasantly smoky, herbaceous finish.

Chocolate and Pumpkin Zebra Cake

You don't need mystical powers to conjure the magical swirl in this spooky cake that's perfect for a Halloween party.

Thanksgiving Sangria

Combining favorite fall fruits and spices with sparkling cider, rum, and wine gives sangria a refreshing new spin.

Spiked Rose Lemonade

Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink.

Grilled Orange Margarita

Grilling the oranges gives this super-refreshing cocktail a touch of smoky flavor, which is balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.

Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer

Turn the classic iced tea and lemonade combo into a frozen cocktail for all of your backyard parties. Freeze the drink components into ice cubes before blending for an icy drink that isn't watered down.

Frosé Ice Pops

There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.

Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups.

Mango Castaway

This twist on the piña colada uses frozen mango instead of pineapple for a delightfully smooth and fragrant cocktail.

St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes with White Chocolate and Pistachios

Studded with pistachios and white chocolate, these festive green cupcakes are better than finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Homemade Sprinkles

These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.

Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy

This rum-spiked hot toddy is infused with fiery black pepper, revitalizing cinnamon, and cleansing cardamom to cure the winter blues.

Midnight Sparkler

With its unique indigo color and effervescent charm, this Champagne cocktail is perfect for New Year's Eve or any other festive occasion.