Creative drinks to serve at parties or unwind with at the end of the day. Some of these recipes are adult cocktails and others can be turned into adult cocktails.
Drinks
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Continue ReadingMaple Meets Mexico Maple Cinnamon Margaritas have all the traditional margarita flavors plus the vanilla notes of REAL maple syrup and the warm spice of cinnamon that I know you’ll love. These margaritas will have everyone guessing the secret ingredient that makes them so good! We live part time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula about eight miles over the northernmost Wisconsin border. I write the bi-weekly food column for the local paper and every year I am asked to do a cooking demo and judge the maple syrup contest at the Phelps, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Fest. This past weekend I made…
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Continue ReadingA Summer Sipper To Be Shared With Friends Pink Lemonade Sangria is the perfect porch sipping drink. Made with frozen strawberries and mango along with some crisp apples and zesty lime, this is THE batch cocktail to make for all your Spring and Summer events. Porch Sipping Summer I used to live in a 6 unit condo with a large balcony in a very eclectic community. One of my favorite things to do was to mix up a batch of this Pink Lemonade Sangria. I often enjoyed it all by myself on my back porch. The porch, which I named…
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Continue ReadingA Kitchen Party In A Cup The story behind these Pantry Drinks is a funny one. I used to host Sunday dinner at my house about once a month, a tradition I carried on after my Mother-In-Law passed away. We would usually have a big pot of Sunday Sauce and Meatballs. I would make other things as well, like appetizers and salad. I would treat myself to drinks as I cooked. It was a lot of work and this helped me relax and enjoy. Sometimes by the time dinner got out, I was “feeling no pain” (as my Grandma used…
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Continue ReadingChristmas With A Touch Of The Tropics The Snow Day Cocktail is a fun and refreshing drink. The taste is slightly citrus with a touch of sweetness and the creamy flavor of coconut cream. Topped with a fresh piece of rosemary and some festive fresh cranberry, this drink is like Christmas in a glass with a touch of the tropics. This Snow Day Cocktail is pretty straightforward to make. There is a printable recipe card at the end of this post that will be very easy to follow. The products used for this cocktail will be highlighted to make for…
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Continue ReadingThe Start To Any Great Event Party Punch will be the life of your next party. This has such refreshing flavors with just a touch of sweetness. Truth be told, when I made this to photograph it for Tipsy, I drank the whole punch bowl by myself over three days. It did lose some of its carbonation but I was surprised that it was still fairly fizzy and maybe even tasted more delicious with the fruit macerating in the bowl. This looks really pretty, too, as the centerpiece of your holiday spread. This punch can be potent but you can…
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Continue ReadingA Glass Of Holiday Cheer Brandy Slush is the perfect holiday batch drink. It’s made with green or black tea, orange juice, lemonade, and of course Brandy. This can be made in large batches ahead of time and served when your guests arrive. Topped with a pretty garnish of orange and cherry, this is a festive and delicious adult beverage. There’s a recipe card at the end of the post with a “print” button that will allow you to bring the recipe up on one page without ads. I first learned of this drink when we started spending lots of…
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Continue ReadingDon’t Be Scared to Get Your Head in the Wine Game Deciding how to choose a wine can be intimidating, especially if you’re a novice who doesn’t know a Pinot Noir from a pineapple fruit bar. Maybe you want to bring an excellent wine to your friend’s chill social gathering but you’re worried you’ll panic and just grab a pointlessly expensive bottle to avoid embarrassment. That won’t be fun for your wallet and it might not even make for the right wine for the event. Instead you should be willing to ask for advice, learn what you like, and develop…
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Continue ReadingA Refreshing Race Drink This Derby Day Tea is a refreshing drink that is also fun and beautiful to look at. Brewed with Hibiscus Tea and mixed with pink lemonade, mint, and lemons this is a drink you can sip on all day. If you would like to make it a little more spicy, feel free to add a shot of flavored vodka or bourbon. Additionally you can double this recipe to make a bigger batch. It stores in the fridge for up to three days. It’s the perfect drink for your derby party. Or any party, for that matter.…
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