This Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie combines frozen cherries, creamy yogurt, and a hint of chocolate that serves as the perfect breakfast, mid-morning snack, or post workout treat! Smoothies are the name of my game and that's what we're talking about today!
Inspiration is a funny thing. Sometimes you have it, sometimes you don't. One minute it's nowhere to be seen, the next it's sneaking up behind you and tapping you on the shoulder. You can be wandering down the grocery store aisles with no direction, then suddenly, you're standing in front of a bundle of fresh thyme, and something inside you starts buzzing.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we've been experimenting with some cocktail ingredients to help you create the perfect holiday beverages to share with your guests. One of our favorite concoctions that we came up with is a really simple Red Grapefruit and Rum Spritzer that pairs perfectly with some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes.
We all need our moments. Quiet private moments where we can turn inward and give our self a second to breath. This is for that moment. Come home, kick off the work shoes and allow yourself to completely let go of all the stress of the day.
Making my own limoncello is a wonderful treat that makes everyone happy! Recipe by Michaela Hayes of Crock & Jar. Yields about 1½ quarts 10 lemons, organic or pesticide free (this is where it pays to know your farmer) 750 ml bottle of pure grain alcohol (Everclear 151) or high proof vodka 3 cups water 1 1⁄2 to 2 cups sugar Wash lemons and dry.
This cocktail is so simple and fresh! Makes 4 glasses 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced 1⁄2 watermelon 8 to 12 oz vodka crushed ice soda water Place sugar, water, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cool as a cucumber and chill as a cocktail! You will need: 1oz Gin 2 tbsp fresh Persian cucumber slices 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 cup Ginger Beer 1/4 cup Club Soda Muddle cucumber slices in a glass. Add gin and lime, swirl to incorporate. Top with ginger beer, club soda and ice.
Prep Time: 15 min + chill time 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup Cointreau (or other orange-flavored liqueur) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed will give the best flavor) agave nectar to taste (or white granulated sugar) 1 (750 ml.)
You've probably noticed that I have a few cocktails to share with you this summer. Here's another! > Cherry Mojitos Yes, you're seeing Elvis on those glasses. Once upon a time, my husband was quite enamored with Elvis. We had a whole lot of memorabilia, he once participated in an Elvis impersonation contest (complete with costume), and yes...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SipYourSummer #CollectiveBias Sweet peach puree, red raspberries, black tea, and fresh squeezed lemonade all mixed up in one cold, cool, and utterly refreshing Summertime beverage... why didn't I think of this one sooner?!