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Hi, I’m Lisa! Welcome to Modern Classic Host, where you’ll find fresh recipes, handcrafted cocktails, and timeless inspiration for entertaining at home. I believe in the beauty of simple details, shared meals, and gatherings that feel effortless and fun.
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Light and Fresh: Arugula Salad with Feta and Orange
Winter salads add a light freshness to the heavier meals we tend to serve during cooler weather. This Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and Orange is a colorful and delicious dish that features in-season citrus. Peppery arugula forms the base, topped with sweet oranges, salty feta, and toasted walnuts for just the right amount of crunch. A
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Poinsettia Napkin Fold Tutorial for a Beautiful Holiday Tablescape
This Poinsettia Napkin Fold is festive, elegant, and surprisingly easy to create. Made with a red 18-inch square cotton napkin and finished with a gold-wrapped Ferrero Rocher candy at the center, it brings instant holiday charm to your place setting. It’s the perfect detail for Christmas dinner, a holiday luncheon, or a festive cocktail party. How to
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Apple Cinnamon Simple Syrup + Three Seasonal Drinks: Cozy Drinks, Florida Style
Enjoy Florida’s fall and holiday season with Apple Cinnamon Simple Syrup and three warm-weather drinks that capture cozy, cold-weather flavor without the heat. This post features two refreshing cocktails, the Spiced Rum Harvest and Crisp Orchard Fizz, plus a festive non-alcoholic Crisp Orchard Sparkler. These chilled, seasonal drinks are perfect for breezy Florida evenings, outdoor
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Apple Cinnamon Simple Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails
This Apple Cinnamon Simple Syrup blends apples, cinnamon sticks, and warm spices to create a cozy base you can use in cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea, sparkling water, and more. It stores well in the refrigerator, so keep a batch on hand for last minute entertaining. For inspiration on how to use this flavorful syrup, check
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Spiced Rum Harvest Cocktail: Warm Spices in a Cool Drink
This Spiced Rum Harvest Cocktail is full of flavor without being heavy, which makes it perfect on a cool evening in front of the fire. With aromatic spices, smooth rum, and a squeeze of fresh lime, it’s balanced and refined. A dusting of grated nutmeg makes it feel instantly like the holiday season. To create this
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Crisp Orchard Fizz Cocktail: A Refreshing Drink with Holiday Spice
This Crisp Orchard Fizz Cocktail is light, bright, and refreshing. Perfect for warm fall afternoons or holiday gatherings where you want something festive but not too rich. Ginger ale adds gentle sparkle, while the apple cinnamon syrup brings a flavorful spice. You’ll need a batch of Apple Cinnamon Simple Syrup for this cocktail. It’s incredibly
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