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 Melon Mule for something special.
Oregon Blush is a delicious cocktail perfect for Valentine's Day made from marionberry infused vodka with lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne. Okay, I'm well aware that most everyone reading this post doesn't have Marionberry Vodka on their liquor shelve, let alone knows what a marionberry is.
Tropical Punch KOOL-AID is the perfect starter for this refreshing Spanish-inspired drink flavored with fresh fruits and juice.
I made this but pretty much came up with my own concoction...1/2 cup of crushed ice, container of yoplait ff yogurt, frozen (small) banana and 1 tsp of the sugar free lemonade drink mix, my son loves it!
It's been a little over a week since I posted my last recipe and I feel like I am in such a funk these past couple of weeks! I just can't get the words to flow out of my brainnnn. And to top of my funk-ness I'm getting a cold.
Every morning for breakfast while in Calgary, I made my favourite hot oatmeal for Diane and I. It was so chilly and rainy during our stay, the only thing on my mind was something hot. I had no desire for anything cold like vegan overnight oats or Green Monsters (except for the amazing peanut butter oatmeal smoothie my sister made me!)
Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com) Print Recipe Who is ready for the weekend? Um, I know you can't see me, but my hand is waiving wildly around in the air. WILDLY. I need a weekend.
Place tropical fruit and syrup in a glass with ice. Add coconut vodka and pineapple juice. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Tropical Fusion.
This drink reminds me of the warm beaches of Mexico, its beautiful people and the grand time we had there. Since Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner it's a perfect time to have a tequila inspired drink. Not that I need an excuse to have a good cocktail.
I'm finding it a little ironic that I'm sharing my Tropical Sunshine Smoothie with you today and here's why... I just bought a Christmas tree. Our old one had been knocked over so many times (thank you Little Boy #3) that it would no longer stand up straight.