DELICIOUS PAPAYA-BANANA SMOOTHIE1 c. milk¼ c. Greek yogurt1 t. vanilla1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced½ large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped1 c. ice cubes Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in blender.Blend until smooth.Pour…
REFRESHING CUCUMBER-LIME INFUSED GINE AND TONIC6 Persian or English cucumbers, divided8 (2 ½” long) strips lime rind1 ½ c. gin½ c. fresh lime juice1 lime, thinly slice5 c. tonic water, chilled Cut 4 cucumbers into ¼” thick slices, about 2…
FESTIVE POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS¼ c. pomegranate juice (can be store bought)Use seeds for garnish4 ozs. Tequila Blanco1 oz. Triple Sec2 ozs. Fresh lime juice12 ozs. Ice cubesLime wedges or slices, garnishMargarita salt, optional for rim of glass Combine all ingredients except…
YUMMY CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI1 lemon wedge1 T. turbinado sugar (raw sugar)2 T. finely chopped bittersweet chocolate4 T. expresso, cooked1 ½ oz. best vodka, chilled½ oz. crème de cacaoLong lemon twist Wipe the rim of chilled, oversized martini glass with lemon…
VAMPIRE FANG COCKTAIL1 scoop vanilla ice cream1 oz. triple sec½ oz. white crème de cacaoDrizzle of grenadine Blend all ingredients except grenadine until smooth.Pour into stemmed cocktail glass.Drizzle grenadine over top.
WALKING ZOMBIE COCKTAIL1 oz. apricot brandy1 oz. light rum1 oz. dark rum1 oz. lime juice2 dashes grenadineOrange juice1 oz. Bacardi 151 rumCherry/orange slice, garnish Mix light and dark rum and brandy in cocktail shaker.Add lime juice and grenadine.Shake well and…
CREAMY BERRY-MANGO-ALMOND SHAKE4 c. hulled fresh strawberries, halved1 ½ c. good quality vanilla frozen yogurt, divided2/3 c. almond milk, divided2 c. chopped peeled mango4 (1”) amaretti cookies, crumbled Combine strawberries, ¾ c. frozen yogurt and 1/3 c. almond milk in…
MARGARITA OLE’2 ozs. Blanco tequila2 T. fresh lime juice2 T. agave syrupIce, as neededLime wedge, garnishDish of lime juice to dip rim of glass inSalt, optional In shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and ice.Shake to combine ingredients.Dip rim…
Refreshing Watermelon Bellinis Author: Alice Morrow Refreshing Watermelon Bellinis Ingredients 3 c. cubed, seeded watermelon, frozen 2-3 T. sugar (depending on sweetness of melon) 3 T. fresh lemon juice 3 c. chilled prosecco, sparkling wine or champagne, divided Julienne-cut lemon…
2 T. fresh lime juice2 T. agave syrup4 springs fresh cilantro; more for garnish3 (1/4”) thick slices English cucumber1 (1/4”) thick slices fresh jalapeno¼ c. 100% agave blanco (silver) tequila Combine lime juice, agave syrup, cilantro spring and 2 cucumber…