Brent & Sara founded Dashboard Living as a place to share inspiration, humor and adventure from their travels and to inspire others to see the world. Join them in their quest to find off-the-beaten path adventures and destinations, the best wine & craft beer in the world, and the unforgettable people that make those destinations so special!

lemon drop martini

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini   Let me be clear – I love a traditional martini.  Specifically, I love a dirty martini.  The lemon drop martini is a serious departure from the origins of the classic cocktail.  However, it’s amazing in its own right.   This martini variation is perfectly balanced between tart and sweet and proves…

Bailey's White Russian

Baileys White Russian

Baileys White Russian   My love affair with Bailey’s is well documented in my life (and soon to be on this blog) so when the opportunity arose to craft a cocktail using my favorite Irish cream, I was excited.  This Baileys White Russian makes use of Baileys over the cream and freshly brewed espresso over…

Orange Whip Cocktail

Orange Whip Cocktail

Orange Whip   Growing up, orange creamsicles were my absolute favorite treat!  You remember them, right?  It was an orange popsicle with vanilla ice cream in the center.  If you’ve never had one…put down your phone, head to the nearest convenience store, and get one.  So when we heard about the Orange Whip cocktail, I…

Maple Whiskey Sour

Maple Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Maple Sour   We’re not mixologists.  In fact, aside from one shift as a shooter-girl, neither of us has ever even worked in a bar.  However, we’re on a mission to become the hosts that always mix up the best cocktails!  And, with a recipe like this maple whiskey sour in our arsenal, we’re…

Modern Marketing

What is Modern Marketing, Anyway?

Modern Marketing By definition, Marketing is the process of driving profitable consumer action.  But here’s the problem – selling doesn’t work anymore. At least not in the traditional sense.  Modern marketing bridges the gap between technology and human connection in order to build profitable customer relationships.   I’ll never forget the first marketing training program…