I've been on a margarita kick lately! Must be the summer heat we had last week. This time when Zan got home from work, I made a watermelon margarita with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, orange juice, tequila and a dash of sugar.
· by · Delight in the refreshing flavors of melon and mint in this tasty Melon Mint Agua Fresca ! After years and YEARS of trying to grown mint...I have finally succeeded! I have had so many people write in with great tips and advice and I appreciate it all.
Summer is in full swing and the days are hot, hot, hot around here! Icy beverages are a constant request nowadays. One of my favorite drinks to have around is watermelon agua fresca. "Agua fresca" is Spanish for "cool water" and mainly consists of water flavored with fruit juices, flowers or seeds.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Milkshake are creamy and delicious! Milkshakes never tasted so good!! I remember spending a week every summer with my grandparents. The best part of every day was my grandpa's chocolate malts. He makes the best malts! Grandma and I used to sit and wait patiently every night while he threw everything into the blender.
Fridays call for cocktails, amiright? I for one would like to put this week in the rear view. We headed to the weeeeekendddd. What better way to welcome it in than by whipping up some fizzy pineapple ginger cocktails, complete with pineapple ice cubes! Okay, so this week wasn't all gloomy.
Coffee is a very serious and important part of my life. Let me explain. I like to say I am not a caffeine addict. And honestly, I believe that I am not. Sure, I have three cups of coffee every weekday morning, and I am grumpy like you-don't-want-to-see if I don't get my coffee.
This vibrant and delicious Pomegranate Cosmopolitan made with vodka and Grand Marnier is easy to make and will be the talk of any holiday party. I was trying to think of some good winter cocktails. Sure, anything with champagne is a great choice, not just for New Years, but for the middle of the day when the kids are at school.
Why should food have all the fun? Let liquors take a turn with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll find the results are perfect for making summer cocktails in a snap. This infused booze is great simply mixed with seltzer or ginger ale, but try it in a Cucumber Southside Fizz for something special.
From EatingWell: July/August 2014 In this red, white and blue sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used a slightly sparkling white wine, sweet dessert wine and tons of fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.
Taste is spot on; five star worthy. Follow measurements precisely, as one extra drop of pineapple would be too sweet. Slightly less might be ok, but don't push it or it will be too tart. It is also great with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Deducted one star for instructions.