\ SNEAKY SANGRIA1 liter sparkling white grape juice, chilled1 c. cranberry juice1 c. orange juice¼ c. fresh lime juice2 c. assorted citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes), thinly sliced½ c. fresh strawberries, slicedFresh mint sprigs, garnish In large bowl or pitcher,…
GIN LACED CUCUMBER-LIME POPS½ c. sugar¼ c. plus 1 T. water¼ c. coarsely chopped mint leaves1 T. finely grated lime zest¼ c. fresh lime juice¼ c. gin1 ¼ c. cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed½ t. unflavored powdered gelatin In small…
SEXY ON THE BEACH1 oz. melon liqueur1 oz. peach schnapps1 oz. vodkaFresh orange juicePineapple juiceSplash of cranberry juiceMaraschino cherry Fill tall glasses with ice and melon liqueur, peach schnapps and vodka.Add equal parts pineapple and orange juice almost to top.Add…
SLUSHY MOJITO1 c. sugar1 c. water½ c. fresh lime juice¼ c. fresh mint leaves, firmly packedZest of 2 limes½ c. light rum8 c. crushed iceMint sprigs and lime wedges, garnish In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar to water.Cook…
REFRESHING WATERMELON RUM PUNCH3 lb. fresh watermelon8 oz. white rum6-8 T. fresh lime juice¼ c. simple syrup2 oz. Elderflower liqueur (such as St.-Germain) Using a small paring knife, cut one end of melon in zigzag pattern. Discard end.With a spoon,…
SURPRISINGLY REFRESHING FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE1 c. milk½ c. heavy cream½ c. natural unsweetened cocoa powder½ c. packed light brown sugar¾ t. vanillaKosher salt2 c. ice cubes3 T. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate shavings Blend milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and pinch…
3 c. mango vodka, chilled¾ c. pepper vodka, chilled¾ c. sweet and sour mix, chilled¾ c. Simple Syrup (homemade or store bought)½ c. fresh lime juice, chilled2 T. waterMaraschino cherries, colored sugars, garnish In pitcher, stir together vodkas, sweet and…
COOLING WATERMELON PUNCH1 c. water½ c. sugar6 c. cubed and seeded watermelon1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice In small saucepan, bring 1 c. water and sugar to boil over low heat.Stir until sugar dissolves.Remove from…
REFRESHING BLACKBERRY-LEMON-MINT TEA2 quarts water6 Luzianne Iced Tea family size-tea bags8-10 fresh mint leaves, torn8 c. fresh blackberries2 c. sugarZest of 1 lemonLemon slices, fresh mint-garnish In large saucepan, bring water to boil.Remove from heat add tea bags and torn…
TROPICAL BAHAMA BREEZES COCKTAIL½ c. ice cubes1 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. orange juice½ oz. lemon juice1 T. honey¼ oz. grenadine½ oz. coconut rum1 oz. dark rum½ oz. peach schnapps½ oz. banana liqueur Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until…