This was a Mother's Day special for me, though I wanted to share it here first. It's a deliciously buzzy beverage that I've been perfecting. With nutrition from bananas and almond milk, a caffeine boost from cold brew, and a touch of buzz from mezcal, it hits all the...
APPLE AND POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL This is a new version of my fall cocktail from last Thanksgiving, with an apple twist for October. This recipe is adaptable for various group sizes; it’s easy to prepare for a small group and can be easily scaled up for larger gatherings...
CHERRY BLOSSOM DRINK This original recipe calls for a salted or sugared rim, which is an option, but not necessary. A fun and refreshing drink to celebrate cherry blossom season🍒and our uphill climb to Spring.🌷 cocktail shaker 1½ ounces tequila1 ounce lime juice...
RAZZY BUBBLES We cannot bring in the new year without a light and tasty cocktail. This is a simple and refreshing recipe, for hopefully a refreshing year ahead. CHEERS!!! muddler 8 teaspoons raspberry liqueur (ie. Chambord)16 raspberries2 cups unsweetened cranberry...
COCONUT PINEAPPLE COCKTAIL It is hard not to complete a blog about staying cool, making sure you are getting the nutrients your body needs, without a nutritious, hydrating cocktail🍸. A lighter take on the traditional piña colada. This could easily be made without...
MAMA’S COFFEE AND KAHLUA Mother’s Day calls for some form of a special drink at brunch! You do not have to include alcohol, but you surely may indulge a bit as well. This coffee drink goes well with your scone, or whatever delights are being consumed. Cheers! 1 cup...
CHOCOLATE ÉPICÉ You could use a lower sugar hot chocolate recipe or mix, or go for the real thing. It is a hot and spicy soothing treat. Warming the body and soul. You are welcome😊 1 ounce tequila1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur4 ounces hot chocolate Heat the hot...
THANKFUL COCKTAIL Mindfulness is deliberately paying attention, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness promotes balance, choice, wisdom, and acceptance of what is. It is the holidays. Mindfully indulge in a cocktail (or beverage of choice) or two, enjoying every sip and every...
MERMAID SIPS With heated balance and mindfulness in charge, we do need something to cool us down! This beverage is quite festive for the fourth of July weekend, especially with the Blue Curaçao. It is a lighter version of the Drunken Mermaid (something my daughter has...
STRAWBERRY SANGRIA Enjoy this refreshing strawberry sangria beverage, while getting vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folic acid, and powering up that endothelium function :). Looking for alcohol-free? Substitute white grape juice and sparkling water for the two bottles of...
CILANTRO LIME MARGARITAS Herbs and alcohol can be one of the most refreshing combinations to indulge in during the summer. Although it is not ideal that we can not order straight up at a bar right now, we can create this interesting concoction at home with less sugar...
Photo by Michele Blackwell on Unsplash FRESH LIME MARGARITA Let’s put alcohol into perspective. Pure alcohol contains about 7 calories per gram, which makes it nearly twice as caloric as carbohydrates or protein (both contain about 4 calories per gram) and only just...