The Spirited Traveler

02/10/2026

🌹Soft, floral, and not too sweet. This rose simple syrup brings gentle rose notes to cocktails, sodas, and cozy drinks without overpowering them.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, this is a simple, intentional way to add a soft floral touch to the festivities.

Full recipe on the blog. 👉🏾 Link in bio

12/31/2025

The countdown has officially begun! ✨

As I prepare to close out 2025 & ring in 2026, I’ve decided to make myself a little signature cocktail for the moment.

Enter The Caper & Clove Martini. 🍸 Born from my love of bold, briny flavors.

The brine from caper berries & spicy pickled garlic brings a sharp hit of tartness that wakes everything up, along with a subtle touch of sweetness & heat that adds depth.

Simple. Savory. Exactly what I wanted to start the night.

Curious about what everyone else is sipping on tonight. Cheers to closing one chapter and opening the next. 🥂

11/07/2025

3 cocktails. 1 vibe.

These three cocktails: Smoke, Stack, & Juke Joint Punch, were inspired by Sinners and the things I love most about fall: quiet nights, layered flavors, and a little mystery in the glass.

Find all the recipes over on the blog. ➡️ link in bio

11/07/2025

08/25/2025

ICYMI, kicked off my first official wine review in my new Pours & Notes segment during a recent TikTok Live. Here’s a quick tip I shared on how to better see a wine’s color.

The Les Plasses Chardonnay from the Beaujolais region = summer in a glass ☀️💛. Full tasting notes + food pairings are up on the blog. ⬇️link in below⬇️

https://www.thespirited-traveler.com/summer-in-a-glass-les-plassess-chardonnay-review/

08/19/2025

Got a scam letter in the mail asking me for $1,170 to ‘renew’ my trademark. Spoiler: it’s a fake. 😳 Full story + red flags on the blog.
⬇️ Link below ⬇️

https://www.thespirited-traveler.com/uspto-scam-letter/

08/10/2025

Every night the sky is a different postcard.

07/28/2025

Filed by letter, fueled by wanderlust—this is how I travel without leaving the room. 🌍🎶

05/20/2025

What happens when you find yourself in a postcard? You let the moment keep you.

Where was the last place that made you pause?

05/13/2025

First pepper harvest of the season.🌶️
Nothing fancy—just a small win worth pausing for. More garden moments coming to the feed. It’s all part of the journey.

01/25/2025

Every path tells a story…

11/23/2024

Some places whisper calm into your soul. This quiet corner ended up being my favorite spot while at ; which also happens to occupy the top spot of favorite hotels I’ve stayed in on my travels. Here is where I soaked in the silence and let the world slow down—because self-care isn’t just a pause; it’s a reset.

Where’s the last place you felt completely at peace? Let it inspire your next getaway. ✨


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