WONDERFUL WATERMELON MINT ICED TEA1 watermelon (to make 2 c. of melon juice)2 mint tea bags2 c. waterFresh mint leaves, optional Brew tea bags in 2 c. of water and let cool. PREPARE MELON FOR JUICING: Slice melon into medium-sized…
EASY HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM1 T. instant espresso powder1 T. best-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 c. heavy cream¾ c. Irish Whiskey1 vanilla bean, split and scraped Combine espresso and cocoa powder in pitcher and stir in 3…
DREAMY SHAMROCK SHAKES3 c. good quality vanilla ice cream1 ½ c. whole milk1 ½ t. mint extractGreen food coloring, amount depends on how green you want it1 t. vanilla extractWhipped cream, cherries, fresh mint, for garnishAdd ice cream, milk, extracts…
JIGGLY MONSTER BASH CANDY CORN JELL-O SHOTS2 c. champagne, divided3 t. unflavored gelatin, divided3 T. sweetened condensed milk1 c. pulp-free orange juice, dividedOrange food coloring gelYellow food coloring gel Pour ½ c. champagne into small saucepan.Sprinkle with 1 t. of…
JAZZED UP MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SHAKE½ c. milk1 quart good quality ice cream¼ t. peppermint extractGreen food coloring¼ c. mini chocolate chipsGarnish: fresh mint Combine milk, ice cream, extract in blender.Process until smooth.Add drops of food coloring to mixture, stirring…
LEMON-ROSEMARY ICED TEA14 c. water, divided2 c. sugar4 (4”) sprigs fresh rosemary2 lemons, quartered4 family sized tea bagsGarnish: lemon slices, fresh rosemary sprigs In small saucepan, heat 2 c. water and sugar over medium heat. Bring just to a boil,…
\ 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…