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    About Me

    Hi there! I'm Kim, the mixologist, photographer and recipe developer behind Charming Cocktails! (Previously Limoncello Kitchen!)

    I've been taking photos of my food (and annoying my husband with my camera) for a long time, but professionally I worked for many years as a wedding photographer. It was pretty telling that my favorite thing to photograph was always the wedding cake!

    I've always been fascinated by fancy cocktails. I started learning all about how to design my own drinks in 2020, and never looked back! I also became certified as a mixologist by taking the amazing mixology course from A Bar Above.

    Besides blogging here, I am also a food and beverage photographer based in Long Island, NY (although I'm a Jersey girl at heart!)

    Kim, the blog author, in her natural habitat

    About Charming Cocktails

    pouring pink cocktail into gold-rimmed glass

    I started Charming Cocktails as a creative photography project, but instead fell in love with making and sharing cocktail recipes!

    I first called the site Limoncello Kitchen, and featured both desserts and drinks. I changed the name after it became obvious that it was all about the cocktails and the charm! I've been having so much fun both creating new recipes and making tried-and-true classics.

    The recipes you'll find here include refreshing summer sips, decadent drinks for cold weather, Christmas libations, and even fancy mocktails, but always with an emphasis on flavor. It's not about perfection, but enjoying the process. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen, experiment and have fun!

    Some of my best recipes

    Check out some of my favorite recipes to get you started! Or, go to my recipe index to explore all the tasty drinks.

    • top view of Passionfruit Mango Sour with passionfruit garnish
      Rum Cocktail with Passion Fruit & Mango
    • Side view of an Eastside cocktail in a nick and nora cocktail glass with a cucumber and mint garnish.
      Eastside Cocktail
    • Side view of Mango Mai Tai with ingredients and bar tools on the countertop behind it.
      Mango Mai Tai
    • Side view of a watermelon mojito cocktail with mint and a watermelon slice as a garnish, and more mint and watermelon in the background.
      Watermelon Mojito

    If you've made one of my recipes, I would love it if you could leave me a review and comment! It makes me so happy to hear about your experiences, and what you want to see more of!

    Work With Me

    As a content creator, I love showcasing different products and brands that my readers will love! I currently work with brands for sponsored content, including website advertisements, sponsored blog posts and sponsored social media posts.

    If you think your product would be a great fit, I'd love to hear from you! You can message me over on Instagram, or get in touch through my contact page. Cheers!

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    Kim, the blog author

    I'm Kim, a cocktail enthusiast (and cold brew coffee lover). Here you'll find recipes, tips and tricks to make delicious cocktails at home! More about me β†’

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    Seasonal Recipes

    • Side view of a Lavender Mule vodka cocktail on a gray countertop. The drink is in a gold and glass mug with a lime slice and dried lavender sprigs as garnish. In the background are a bottle of lavender syrup, some bar tools, and a cut lime on a wooden cutting board.
      Lavender Mule

    • Side view of a pink colored Floradora gin cocktail. Bar tools and ingredients are in the background.
      Floradora Cocktail

    • Side view of a Lychee mocktail garnished with mint and a lychee along with lime zest sugar on the side of the glass. In the background are flowers, a jigger, a dish of lychees and fresh mint.
      Lychee Mocktail

    • Slightly overhead photo of a Lavender Lime gin spritz cocktail. The drink is a pinkish purple color and garnished with a lime slice and lavender sprigs.
      Lavender Lime Gin Spritz

    • Martini glass with a Blueberry Lemon Drop cocktail. The drink is red with blue sugar rim and garnished with a lemon slice and blueberries.
      Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini

    • Pink whitney cocktail, garnished and ready to serve.
      Pink Whitney Drink | Pink Whitney Lemonade MartiniΒ 

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