Drinks Archives - Straight to the Hips, Baby

The Creamy Coconut Pearl Paloma

Drinks, Recipes · April 27, 2021

The Creamy Coconut Pearl Paloma

Apple & Orange Bourbon Sour, with Allspice Simple Syrup

Drinks, Recipes · February 28, 2021

Apple & Orange Bourbon Sour, with Allspice Simple Syrup

The Best Collection of Valentine’s Day Cocktails – at Home!

Drinks, Recipes · February 5, 2021

The Best Collection of Valentine’s Day Cocktails – at Home!

Spiced Cranberry Gin Punch with Frosted Rosemary

Drinks, Recipes · December 11, 2020

Spiced Cranberry Gin Punch with Frosted Rosemary

Holiday Gin Sour with Cherry and Rosemary Simple Syrup

Drinks · November 22, 2020

Holiday Gin Sour with Cherry and Rosemary Simple Syrup

Making Easy Cocktails at Home:

Drinks, Recipes · November 6, 2020

Making Easy Cocktails at Home:

Celebrate Fall with a Dark Magic Margarita!

Drinks, Home Entertaining, Life & Style · October 22, 2020

Celebrate Fall with a Dark Magic Margarita!

The Best Fresh Grapefruit Aperol Spritz

Drinks, Recipes · October 1, 2020

The Best Fresh Grapefruit Aperol Spritz

Pink Grapefruit Paloma with Spicy Thyme Simple Syrup

Drinks, Recipes · September 9, 2020

Pink Grapefruit Paloma with Spicy Thyme Simple Syrup

Frozen Melonball Cocktail

Drinks · June 29, 2020

Frozen Melonball Cocktail

Rhubarb Vodka Shrub Cocktail

Drinks · June 11, 2020

Rhubarb Vodka Shrub Cocktail

The Lemon Flora (Gin Sour)

Drinks, Recipes · April 27, 2020

The Lemon Flora (Gin Sour)

I love the early Summer Days in the mountains, whe

I love the early Summer Days in the mountains, when it’s still cool enough in the mornings to bake, but hot enough to hit the pool in the afternoon!

That strong Summertime light is here in New England, and I just revel in it! Natural light photography can be tricky, especially during the Winter months when there’s not much of it! That’s why I have to take advantage of the next few weeks and shoot as much as I can!

👉🏻Are you interested in learning more about 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬? Join me this Thursday, June 3rd, at 10AM EST on Clubhouse! I will be moderating a room focusing on food photography and styling, in an AMA format!

Joining me will be an expert panel of Food Bloggers and Commercial Food Photographers; @immigrantstable @nkechiajaeroh @staynfocusimages @desocio_in_the_kitchen and @whitekitchen_redwine. 🙌🏻

See my Stories for more details! DM if you need a CH invite!
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This photo of my 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐬 is my submission into the food photography challenge #summercakezandbakez hosted by @d_liciouseats @mintandclove and judged by @peaches2peaches. Generously sponsored by @ottosnaturals.

👉🏻 find the recipe on my blog, straighttothehipsbaby.com
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I think I need more cocktail glasses, don’t you?

I think I need more cocktail glasses, don’t you? 😜

You may think this is a lot, but it’s actually only half of my collection. I have a problem, but I’m good with it!

As a Food & Cocktail Blogger, having the right tools & props for my photo shoots, is absolutely crucial. For me, that means having a variety of options to choose from! 📸

👉🏻Go now to my bio, and click over to my blog. You’ll find my latest post featuring a list of essential food blog and food photography props & where to find them!

In the meantime... I think I’m going to head over to the store and buy... I mean ‘look’, at some more cocktail glasses! 🥂✨

This is my entry into the Summer Drinks Challange, hosted by @thesouthasiankitchen and @foodartproject, with special judge @useyournoodles with a stellar prize from @dantesceramics
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Creamy coconut milk and a splash of lime... @stger

Creamy coconut milk and a splash of lime... @stgermaindrinks Elderflower Liqueur and a beautiful pour of Reposado Tequila...

Now, that’s an early Summer afternoon that dreams are made of!

👉🏻Enjoy this easy to make 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 now! Click on my bio and find the recipe at straighttothehipsbaby.com, or comment a 🍹and I’ll DM you the recipe!

This is my submission into the Summer Drinks Challenge, that starts TODAY!
#foodartsummerdrinkproject #foodartproject

Hosted by @foodartproject with @thesouthasiankitchen with special guest judge @useyournoodles and sponsored by @dantesceramics

I am just living for all of the beautiful cocktail photography in this challenge. Shooting and styling cocktails is my passion and I am so inspired by the beautiful images!
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Blue and yellow... an uncommon complementary color

Blue and yellow... an uncommon complementary color composition, but so pretty to look at! 💙💛

👉🏻This is day 2 of the Opposite Colors Attract Food Photo Collaboration hosted by @immigrantstable @the_food_pump @d_liciouseats @straighttothehipsbaby

📸We are diving into color theory, particularly Complementary Colors. Think red/green, yellow/blue, or orange/violet. Opposite colors creates dynamic tension and interest!

Here, an orange/brown (& delicious!) Chinese Style Ginger Beef is offset by the blue and white bowl, and complimented by the yellow topped chopsticks.

I have loved all of the entries so far and follow #oppositecolorsattract for all of the amazing photos!
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Hello... would you like a slice of pie? 👋🏻

Hello... would you like a slice of pie? 👋🏻

There are so many beautiful new faces here, so I wanted to introduce myself in front of the camera for a change! 😋

My name is Jessie-Sierra, and I am a retired professional ballerina-turned Food & Cocktail Blogger! I wear many hats around here; TV Food Personality, food & drink stylist, recipe and head cocktail tester!🥂🥰

I’m originally from Boston, but I now live in the gorgeous mountains of Western Massachusetts! With my move from my fast paced urban life, to the slow farm-to-table lifestyle of the Berkshires, my interest in food exploded! ✨

Though I perform ballet rarely now, my flair for theater and eye for detail, is perfect for my light & bright food photography style! 📸

I have a passion for amazing cocktails & food, but I’m also a lover of fashion, flowers, and home decor! You’ll find me poking around in my flower garden most mornings, and I love going treasure hunting in local vintage shops for antique dishes or cocktail glasses! 🛍

One of my very favorite spots in New England, is Newport, RI. I imagine myself in one of those grand mansions overlooking the cliff walk, sipping champagne and dressed to the nines! My love of sparkly things and over the top costume has stayed with me from my ballet days!🩰🎼

What about you? I would love to hear more about your favorite vacation spots or if you are a vintage hunter like me! Let me know in the comments! 🤩
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Light, Color, & Texture. These are the basics of f

Light, Color, & Texture. These are the basics of food styling & food photography. But, what makes something just ‘click’ into a harmonious frame?

🍒Color has a lot to do with it! The bright red cherries stand out among the deeper green leaves. The lighter colored background & props, helps make the photo pop!

👉🏻I’m exploring the color wheel today, specifically Complementary Colors, with my Co Hosts;

@d_liciouseats
@the_food_pump
@immigrantstable

And we are hosting a food photography collab, ‘Opposite Colors Attract’! Follow the hashtag #complementarycolorfun for all of the entries!

📸Want to join in? We are running this great collab today and tomorrow! DM any one of us to join! This project is open to all foodies, chefs, food & drink photographers or newbies. Let’s learn and share!
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🥰I am so humbled and totally happy when other c

🥰I am so humbled and totally happy when other content creators try & share my cocktail recipes!

Here, @ravenousreader paired my 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 with the new audio release of ‘Wolf Gone Wild’, by @juliettecrossauthor, a tale about strong women, magic, love, and werewolves(!!!).

I can’t wait to dive into this book by the pool, while sipping on my latest tequila coconut lime cocktail!

Also.... how fabulous is her photo?!
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