Let’s set the scene: a golden summer sunset, a crackling fire pit, and me—your favorite cowboy-hatted mixologist—lounging at the modern rustic farmhouse by Alluvion Vacations, holding a crystal-clear flute filled with an amber-hued elixir that whispers, “Darling, we don’t do basic here.” Welcome to the debut of the one and only Hudson Valley Iced […]
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The Summer 2025 Alluvion Lifestyle Print Edition of Hudson Valley Style Magazine is now available from major booksellers and premium magazine distributors—and it’s our most inspiring issue yet. Designed for those who crave intentional living, elevated escapes, and editorial beauty, this limited-edition print volume showcases the very best of summer in the Hudson Valley. […]
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When May 5th rolls around in the Hudson Valley, we don’t just sip — we celebrate. And this year, we’re raising our glasses (and eyebrows) to something uniquely fabulous: the Hudson Valley Style Dill Pickle Margarita recipe, a cheeky, bold, and delightfully briny cocktail that’s as unapologetic as a drag queen in a sequined sombrero. […]
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It was one of those spring nights when the rain drums a steady rhythm against the windows, like the Universe tapping its fingers, waiting for you to listen. I was at home, wrapped in my favorite oversized tee, chilling with my husband. The air was still, the kind of still that only a rainy […]
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In the heart of the Hudson Valley, where apple orchards flourish and fine wines flow, the art of mixology takes on a distinctly local flavor. Inspired by the stunning landscapes and the modern rustic charm of the Alluvion A-Frame farmhouse in New Paltz, let’s create a spring cocktail that captures the essence of the […]
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There is a moment when you stop chasing, stop overthinking, and simply step into the flow—where life unfolds effortlessly, and everything you desire comes naturally. It’s a shift, a realization, an alignment with the rhythm of the universe. And here, in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, where the mountains rise, the rivers carve their […]
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There’s something utterly magical about winter in the Catskill Mountains—especially when you’re sipping something fabulous inside a glass-walled luxury villa, perched atop a snow-dusted peak. As the snowflakes pirouetted outside and the fireplace crackled with enviable enthusiasm, I did what any self-respecting mixologist (who also happens to be a bodybuilding and sports nutrition coach) […]
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Fall mornings in the Catskills have a certain magic that calls for something a little extra. During my recent stay at the stunning Roxbury Haus, I was wrapped in the luxury and comfort of this incredible retreat. As the crisp mountain air greeted me, I was inspired to create a signature mixology experience, a […]
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Hey there, Hudson Valley Style enthusiasts! It’s Jess, your resident mixologist, back with another refreshing recipe to elevate your summer gatherings. Today, we’re taking the classic French Martini and giving it a tropical twist that will transport you straight to a sun-drenched paradise. Grab your shaker and get ready to mix up some magic! […]
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