Susan Palmer

Susan Palmer

Boozy Dessert Fanatic

A native New Yorker, Susan loves stepping into her little red kitchen to develop seasonal recipes with a number of ingredients that were sourced locally. Eventually some of that development turned to mixology and she realized cooking is even more fun with a cocktail in hand and a little something extra in your dessert! Completely self-taught from a family of cooking enthusiasts , she writes about seasonal healthy dinners, craft cocktails and decadent desserts at The Girl In the Little Red Kitchen. In her free time, Susan watches too much television with her husband in their Brooklyn apartment and spoils her adorable pug.

Susan's Recent Posts

Strawberry Pimm’s Slush

Strawberry Pimm’s Slush

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Frozen
This Strawberry Pimm’s Slush is the epitome of summer! Fresh, cold, and perfect for slurping.
Strawberry Negroni

Strawberry Negroni

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Sauces
This strawberry negroni is perfect for summer. Sweet strawberries, gin, Campari and vermouth make for one smooth cocktail.
Kumquat Smash

Kumquat Smash

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Citrus
The kumquat smash is a refreshing, unexpected drink! It’s a wonderful alternative to a margarita.
Manhattan Cocktail Brownies

Manhattan Cocktail Brownies

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Cherries
Manhattan cocktail brownies are here for your happy hour. Who can resist chocolate, cherries, and bourbon?!
Blackberry Mojito Sangria

Blackberry Mojito Sangria

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Rum
Blackberry mojito sangria is a fun party drink for any time of year. It’s super refreshing and delightful, making it excellent for spring and summer parties.
Grapefruit Whiskey Sour

Grapefruit Whiskey Sour

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Whiskey
This grapefruit whiskey sour harnesses the best flavors of citrus season in an easy to drink cocktail for the ages. Don’t forget the grapefruit wedges for garnish!
Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie

Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Hazelnuts
Boozy chocolate hazelnut cream pie is for the all the chocolate lovers in your life. As Susan says, you’re either a chocolate lover, or you aren’t. We definitely ARE.
Winter Tequila Sunrise

Winter Tequila Sunrise

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Citrus
This winter tequila sunrise cocktail will transport you away from the cold and snow. Make a batch for your next party!
Honey Wheat Hard Cider Beer Bread Muffins

Honey Wheat Hard Cider Beer Bread Muffins

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Quick Bread
These Honey Wheat Hard Cider Beer Bread Muffins are perfect for noshing with a piping hot bowl of soup. Make them on Sunday for a week’s worth of delicious lunches.
St. Germain and Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

St. Germain and Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
New Year
This St. Germain and Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail is as easy on the eyes as it is on the palate. You’re three ingredients away from the perfect holiday drink.
Spiked Gingerbread Bars

Spiked Gingerbread Bars

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Christmas
Spiked gingerbread bars are covered in a delectable bourbon vanilla glaze. They’re just the right thing for your grown-up holiday party!
Cranberry Cider Mule

Cranberry Cider Mule

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Winter
A cranberry cider mule is perfect for your cozy winter evening. Sip it by the fire!
Bourbon Brownie Pumpkin Pie

Bourbon Brownie Pumpkin Pie

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Pies
Bourbon brownie pumpkin pie is the best of chocolatey, pumpkin-y, boozy worlds! This is one dessert that will bring everyone together at Thanksgiving.
Bourbon Chai Pumpkin Snack Cake

Bourbon Chai Pumpkin Snack Cake

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Fall
This bourbon chai pumpkin snack cake is so simple to make! Hello fall, you look delicious.
Vanilla Pear Gin Fizz

Vanilla Pear Gin Fizz

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Vanilla
This vanilla pear gin fizz makes a fantastic fall cocktail. Cozy up with a warm sweater, good book, and this drink!
Pimm’s and Tonic

Pimm’s and Tonic

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
British
The classic gin and tonic gets a British makeover with a splash of Pimm’s. It’s a new go-to, easy and refreshing cocktail.
Boozy Mexican Chocolate Milkshakes

Boozy Mexican Chocolate Milkshakes

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Chocolate
Boozy Mexican chocolate milkshakes are full of chocolate, spice, and everything nice! They’re just as decadent and delicious as they sound.
Mango Moscow Mule

Mango Moscow Mule

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Mangoes
A mango Moscow mule gives you the fresh taste of summer with a kick! This blended drink is just what you need at the end of the week.
Raspberry Mint Tequila Smash

Raspberry Mint Tequila Smash

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Cinco de Mayo
This raspberry mint tequila smash will brighten up your party in a major way. Upgrade your go-to tequila drink to this fruity, minty, super simple version!
Strawberry Rhubarb Julep

Strawberry Rhubarb Julep

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Simmered
This strawberry rhubarb julep is spring-inspired, and entirely irresistible. You don’t need a fancy hat or a horse race to sip on it all season long!
Red Rooibos Tea Sangria

Red Rooibos Tea Sangria

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Wine
Red Rooibos Tea Sangria is just the drink you need on a sunny day. Filled with rooibos tea, white wine, Pimm’s and plenty of seasonal fruit you’ll be sipping on this refreshing drink all spring and summer long.
Bourbon Blackberry Jam Bars

Bourbon Blackberry Jam Bars

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Boozy Desserts
Bourbon blackberry jam bars combine tender shortbread and bourbon spiked jam with fresh blackberries. They’re perfect for your first picnic of the year!
Blushing Grapefruit Collins

Blushing Grapefruit Collins

Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer
Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Cocktails
This blushing grapefruit Collins cocktail couldn’t be more refreshing. Move over, Tom Collins, we’ve got you beat with citrusy, bitter, blushing rose color!