Amber Packard

In the heart of Whoville, where joy danced in the air, there lurked a solitary figure, shrouded in despair. The Grinch, with his heart two sizes too small, peered down from his mountain, detached from it all. His gaze, heavy with envy, simmered with a sullen hue, as the Whos reveled in a warmth he never knew. Yet, in the quiet of his solitude, a transformation began to stir, whispering that even the coldest heart could thaw, should love find a way to occur. For in the tale of The Grinch, we uncover a profound truth: that kindness can ignite change, bringing renewed hope and youth.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ The The The…. THE GRINCH!​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Gin: 1.5 oz​​​​​​​​ Midori Melon Liqueur: 0.5 oz ​​​​​​​​ Fresh Lime Juice: 1 oz​​​​​​​​ Honey Syrup: 0.5 oz (to taste)​​​​​​​​ Cilantro Juice: 0.25oz ​​​​​​​​ Yellow Chartreuse: 0.25oz​​​​​​​​ Garnish with a Fresh Red Chili Pepper

Behold the Light of Eärendil, a beacon of hope in the darkest hours. Crafted in homage to the starlit radiance that guided the weary through Middle-earth's deepest shadows. This luminescent concoction, shimmering like a star in a crystal glass, is an ode to enduring hope. A reminder that even in the darkest of nights, a light endures, guiding us back home. Savor its brilliance, and let it rekindle the fire within, illuminating paths yet to be tread. Ingredients: Tequila Strawberry Soju Peach juice Elderflower Lime Jasmine water …yes I stuck an LED light to the bottom of the glass 🧝🏼‍♀️

Venturing down the mezcal rabbit hole with 400 Conejos 🐇🍹. Embark on a mezcal odyssey featuring the elegance of Mexico’s #1 mezcal in a cocktail that blends tradition with a contemporary twist. The symphony of wood, sweet cooked agave, smoky whispers, and aromatic botanicals awaits in every sip. Here’s to savoring the spirit of countless adventures with my favorite, @400conejosus. ✨🍊 #ad #KeepIt400 🔸400 Conejos Mezcal - 2 oz 🔸Yellow Chartreuse - 1 oz 🔸Grapefruit & Rosemary Liqueur - 0.5 oz 🔸Fresh Grapefruit Juice - 0.5 oz 🔸Habanero Honey - 0.5 oz (adjust to heat and sweetness preference) Instructions: Rim your coupe glass with worm salt. In a shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into the rimmed coupe glass, serving it up.

As destiny would have it, the stars of refreshing brews and binge-worthy entertainment have aligned! @athleticbrewing and @witchernetflix have intertwined fates to brew a golden NA beer: Geralt's Gold. This limited-release, hoppy Helles is born from the enthralling narrative of Netflix’s hit show, The Witcher. It's destiny's invitation for you to become part of the story. 🍻✨ Mark your calendar for the Season 3, Volume 1 premiere on June 29th, and make sure to have Geralt's Gold at the ready using the link in my bio! Let's embrace our shared destiny... one sip at a time. @athleticbrewing @witchernetflix #FitForAllTimes #GeraltsGold #WitcherNetflix #DestinedToEnjoy

Another fun flavor pairing for @CanteraNegraTequila, this time with tart cherries and prickly pears! I’ve never mixed prickly pears and tart cherries before, but now I’m wondering why I didn’t do it sooner! Their silver tequila has a nice earthy and peppery finish that rounded out the cherries in a satisfying sip. Be sure to give @CanteraNegraTequila a follow for even more tasty Cantera Negra cocktails, and buy a bottle (or two) using their Drizly link in my bio! 🍒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Prickly Cherry Bomb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2oz @Canteranegratequila Silver 4oz Tart cherry juice 0.5oz Ancho chile liqueur 0.25oz Fresh Lime 1 Egg white Prickly pear syrup (below), to taste 1 dash habanero bitters (if you want to make it spicy!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Prickly pear syrup - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp lime juice 1/2lb prickly pears Water, to cover ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Add just enough water to pot to cover prickly pears. Boil until soft and use a masher. Strain into a jar, and awhile hot, add sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. After cooled, add lime juice. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #DrinkCanteraNegra #CanteraNegraPartner #tequilacocktails #CanteraNegraTequila #ad #MSGfor21+ #cocktails #mythologyandmixology

I had the pleasure of dreaming up some new recipes for @CanteraNegraTequila and had lots of fun in creating some unique flavor pairings! Have you ever paired cucumber and honeydew? It’s definitely a must-try! Cantera Negra’s Añejo tequila has lovely vanilla and caramel undertones that I couldn’t resist pairing with melon and cucumber. Be sure to follow @CanteraNegraTequila for more brilliant cocktail inspiration, check out the link in my bio to purchase a bottle, and try the following recipe at home: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cucumber Cantina ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2oz @CanteraNegraTequila Añejo 1oz Melon liqueur (or fresh honeydew juice for a lower ABV) 1oz Fresh cucumber juice 0.5oz Green chartreuse 0.5oz Green poblano liqueur 0.25oz Fresh lime juice Agave, to taste Aleppo pepper and salt rim ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #DrinkCanteraNegra #CanteraNegraPartner #tequilacocktails #CanteraNegraTequila #ad #MSGfor21+ #cocktails #mythologyandmixology

•Aslan•​​​​​​​​ I’m ready for autumn 🍂 ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ - Spiced Rum​​​​​​​​ - Saffron honey (made with saffron @paradis.saffron gifted me!)​​​​​​​​ - Fig and pink peppercorn bitters​​​​​​​​ - Saline

Need inspiration for another summer Scotch cocktail? Try my G’Laddie (Good + Laddie makes you Gladdie 😛). Using a summer-ripe ruby plum and an equally-fitting, summery bottle of @Bruichladdich’s “The Classic Laddie” Scotch, run, don’t walk, to try this cocktail! I paired this flavorful scotch up with another fun fruit because of its lovely vanilla and oak flavors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⭐️ G’Laddie ⭐️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2oz Scotch 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur 1 Ripe Ruby Plum, Muddled 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Ginger beer (I prefer spicier & strong ginger beer!) Honey, to taste ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Directions: - Muddle the plum - Add 2 oz of Bruichladdich “The Classic Laddie” Scotch, 1oz of elderflower liqueur, and 1 oz of Lemon juice - Shake with ice and fine strain - Top with ginger beer and garnish ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Bruichladdich #BruichladdichPartner #WhiskyofSummer #SummerCocktails #MSGfor21+ #Ad #bruichladdichdistillery #MythologyandMixology

Make a splash this summer and switch up your base of choice to… Scotch! That’s right, Scotch. Not just for sweater weather and winter, @bruichladdich “The Classic Laddie” Scotch is a perfect pick for your next refreshing cocktail. It’s got beautiful notes of vanilla, oak, and tropical fruits that immediately made me want to pair it with bold fruits for a summery sip. Need some inspo? Peep the details below and sip your satisfaction. 😛 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Makin’ a Splash 🌊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍋 4 oz Limeade, sweetened with dark brown sugar 🥃 2 oz Bruichladdich “The Classic Laddie” Scotch 🍑 0.75 oz Crème de Pêche 🍑 Half a grilled or smoked peach 🍓2 grilled or smoked strawberries ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Garnished with a grilled peach slice and strawberry Drink with a boba straw 🧋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Directions: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Make the limeade— combine 3oz lime juice with 1.5tsp brown sugar and 1oz of water. - Muddle the half peach and strawberries (separately if you choose to layer like I did) in your glass. - Combine the limeade, Bruichladdich, and Crème de Pêche and shake with ice. - Add ice over your muddled fruits and pour your cocktail! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Alternatively, for those who don’t like pulp in their drinks, feel free to muddle the fruits, combine with the liquids, and shake with ice and strain! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Bruichladdich #BruichladdichPartner #WhiskyofSummer #SummerCocktails #MSGfor21+ #Ad #bruichladdichdistillery

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Originally a spring that whispered the future to those who would listen, Delphi was found to be a spirit that would pass from maiden to maiden. It is most commonly associated with the temple that was believed to be at the center of the world and home to Pythia, the Oracle. Travelers ventured from far and wide to speak to the Oracle of the gods before making any important decisions, ranging from political undertakings to personal affairs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪 - 𝘎𝘪𝘯 - @giffard_liqueurs_syrups 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘦 - 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘫𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘦 - 𝘓𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 - 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know I’ve been MIA on a wicked hiatus! I’ll be trying to post more 🥹

#ad Need a treat to cool down with this summer? I suggest my Blueberry Brown Sugar Earl Grey Ginsicles! Try saying that 5 times fast 🙌🏻🫐 ☕️ вlυeвerry вrown ѕυgar earl grey gιnѕιcleѕ 🫐 Recipe (yields 8-10 popsicles): • @empress1908gin - 1/2 cup • Blueberry yogurt - 15.9oz (3- 150g cups) • Earl grey tea - 4oz, double steeped • Fresh blueberries -1/2 cup • Brown sugar - 1.5tsp • Fresh lemon - 0.5oz Directions: Steep (2) tea bags of Earl Grey in 4oz of boiling water. While the water is hot, add the brown sugar to dissolve. Let cool. Mix the yogurt, @empress1908gin, and lemon juice together with a whisk. Once combined, add cooled tea. Mix. Add mixture to popsicle mould, each filled to ~ 3/4 full. Add fresh blueberries to mixture inside the mould. Add popsicle sticks & freeze! Enjoy! 🥶 🤤 #EmpressGin #SipResponsibly #ChillWithEmpress

I’ve been really into making my own infusions with base liquors —or non alcoholic bases, like juices or water— and recently stumbled upon these awesome bottles. I’m beyond thrilled to partner with @crew_supplyco to showcase just a fraction of what their incredible collection adds to my barware (and beyond my bar, if I’m being honest)! Did I mention that their bases screw off for easy access and these wicked bottles are dishwasher-safe? I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty lazy after I’ve been entertaining. The fact that I don’t need to fish around for my herbs or berries AND can throw these into the dishwasher made this set a no brainer for me. Their Pride Pack also comes with both the stopper and a spout for the bottles, so I use these bottles to infuse, mix, store & pour! Some of my #bts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re anything like me and can’t help but add quality items to your bar (ahem, even if I maaaay not need them), I’ll leave the link in my bio for a few days so you can grab some for yourself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏼 Be sure to use the code ‘AMBER’ to score 10% off! 👈🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ᴛʜᴇ ɪɴғᴜsɪᴏɴs:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💙 ʙʟᴜᴇ: ᴠᴏᴅᴋᴀ + ʙʟᴜᴇʙᴇʀʀɪᴇs, ᴍɪɴᴛ, ʙʟᴜᴇ ᴍᴀɢɪᴋ, ᴠᴀɴɪʟʟᴀ ʙᴇᴀɴ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💕 ᴘɪɴᴋ: ɢɪɴ + ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀᴍᴇʟᴏɴ sᴄʜɴᴀᴘᴘs, ʀᴀsᴘᴇʀʀɪᴇs, ɢᴜᴀᴠᴀ, ʙᴀsɪʟ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧡 ᴏʀᴀɴɢᴇ: ɢɪɴ + ᴏʀᴀɴɢᴇ, ʀᴏsᴇᴍᴀʀʏ, ʙʟᴀᴄᴋʙᴇʀʀɪᴇs, ᴍɪɴᴛ, ᴘᴇᴘᴘᴇʀᴄᴏʀɴs⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💚 ɢʀᴇᴇɴ: ᴛᴇǫᴜɪʟᴀ + ᴄᴜᴄᴜᴍʙᴇʀ, ᴄʜɪʟɪ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ♥️ ʀᴇᴅ: ᴛᴇǫᴜɪʟᴀ + ᴘᴏᴍᴇɢʀᴀɴᴀᴛᴇ, ʀᴀᴅɪsʜ, ᴄɪɴɴᴀᴍᴏɴ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💛 ʏᴇʟʟᴏᴡ: ᴍᴇᴢᴄᴀʟ + ᴘᴀssɪᴏɴғʀᴜɪᴛ, ʟɪᴍᴇ, ᴍɪɴᴛ

A still lake in Loch Ness, Scotland is said to be home to a mysterious marine animal. Legends speak of a shy animal, long and thin, appearing with black humps and green in color. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Loch Ness Monster… Though there have been thousands of reports in sightings, its existence has still yet to be verified as fact instead of legend... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In other news, how freakin’ awesome is this whisky stone that @cocktailcritters gifted me?! I’m enamored with it. To top it all off, it’s called the ScotchNess Monster! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ᎴᏟᏫᎿᏟᏲ ႶᏋᎴᎴⳒᏒᏫႶᎥ 🦕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥃 Blended Scotch⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥃 @campariusa⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥃 Sweet Vermouth