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Savoring Summer Cocktails with the Simple Goodness Sisters
Friday August 8, 2025
The Simple Goodness Sisters Return with Summer Cocktails! — Sip, Savor, and Celebrate with “Drink Your Garden”
The delightful Simple Goodness Sisters are back on Travel Connections, and they’re bringing a bouquet of flavor, fun, and farm-to-glass inspiration with them! Venise Cunningham and Belinda Kelly join us to share all about their brand-new book, Drink Your Garden: Recipes, Stories and Tips from the Simple Goodness Farm—a gorgeous guide for anyone who loves to mix drinks with intention, beauty, and heart. Plus cocktails and recipes for all seasons, not just for summer.
It’s been over two years since we first explored their innovative world of garden-grown cocktails, and so much has blossomed since then!
Based just over an hour from Seattle, Washington, the Simple Goodness Cocktail Farm is believed to be the world’s first dedicated cocktail farm. Venise, the farmer sister, grows herbs, edible flowers, fruits, and vegetables that fuel their signature syrups and stunning drinks, while Belinda brings them to life behind the bar—and now on the page.
In this lively episode, we cover:
- The story behind how their unique business began
- What “Garden to Glass” really means
- How thoughtful entertaining can make every guest feel special
- The magic of pairing farm-grown flavors with seasonal sips
- Tips and tricks for crafting memorable cocktails and mocktails at home
- A must-hear tutorial on how to make a perfect margarita and gin & tonic
Whether you’re a seasoned home mixologist or just love a good story over a good drink, this episode is full of inspiration and practical takeaways for your next gathering. Remember, while visiting Seattle, make time to visit Wilkeson, WA, and the Simple Goodness Sisters at The Soda Shop- Thursday – Sunday.
Tune in, pour a glass, and let the Simple Goodness Sisters show you how to drink your garden!
Also:
Bonus Content Alert on Substack by Suzanne! – Gin & Tonic Around the World: How Our Favorite Cocktail Became a Travel Tradition
Episode Topics: books, cocktails, empty nesters, Farming, food, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Simple Goodness Sisters"The same thoughtfulness gleaned from the Farm to Table movement is revolutionary when applied to drinks"
— Simple Goodness Sisters
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