Frozen drinks are pretty much constantly in our thoughts during summer. It's a cool down, a dessert, and a drink all in one. Our blender definitely does overtime in the summer months. This Frozen Peach Bellini is just what summer days call for, a quick and easy cocktail with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Recipe and photo from EatWell101.com Frozen … [Read more...] about Frozen Peach Bellini Cocktail
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Perfect Peach Lemonade
Fresh peaches are coming to an end as fall starts to enter the picture, so I am squeezing out every peach recipe possible before they disappear. You can make this a little more diet-friendly with the sweetener of your choice. This refreshing peach lemonade is perfect, light, and packed with the last bits of summer. Ingredients: 3 fresh peaches seeded 3/4 cup lemon … [Read more...] about Perfect Peach Lemonade
Kentucky Peach Cocktail
We can feel it, we can feel spring just around the corner! Once you've had a taste of spring it's in your bones and you need a springtime drink to go with it and we've got the one for you! If you don't have peach vodka you can just use some extra peach to bump up the flavor. This drink tastes just like a sip of spring in a glass. Until the weather warms up we'll just have to … [Read more...] about Kentucky Peach Cocktail
Recipe: Fresh Peach Daiquiri
As Summer is in full swing we thought it only right to feature a recipe for Fresh Peach Dacquiris! These can be made as an alcohol free “Mocktail” by eliminating the rum or with golden or dark rum for those looking for something to put a little more gas in their tank! Summer in the Carolina’s means that farmer’s Markets and roadside vegetable stands are overflowing with ripe … [Read more...] about Recipe: Fresh Peach Daiquiri
Firecracker Margarita
This margarita only requires 4 ingredients, plus ice to mix and sanding sugar for garnish. Prepare your glass by wetting the rim and dipping in red sanding sugar. Set the glass aside while you mix the drink. Mix tequila, blue curaçao and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water (I recommend lemon-lime or lemonade … [Read more...] about Firecracker Margarita
Bomb Pop Cocktail Slushie
Frozen cocktails made to look like the classic red, white and blue Bomb Pops are an easy and fun way to make delicious patriotic drinks perfect for the 4th of July! Make your inner-adult and your inner-child happy with this nostalgic twist on a summertime favorite. Bomb Pop Cocktail Slushie 6 oz. white rum (divided)2 oz. blue curacao2 oz. lime … [Read more...] about Bomb Pop Cocktail Slushie
Mango Margaritas with Chili Lime Salt
I was never a huge fan of margaritas until I tried making my own mix. The pre-bottled stuff is always too sweet or too sour. Making your own mix is a game-changer. Using fresh fruit and your own simple syrup makes all the difference, and a few variations can allow you to make any combination you can think of. These sweet and tangy frozen mango margaritas are served with a … [Read more...] about Mango Margaritas with Chili Lime Salt
Cape Fear Punch
As the name suggests, the Cape Fear Punch owes its christening to the rather ill-famed Southern US men’s club. The club was founded on 3 March 1866 in Wilmington and incorporated on 8 February 1872. It is generally recognized as the oldest social club of its kind in continuous existence in North Carolina and one of the oldest in Southeast US. According to its North … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Punch
Blueberry Colada
It's hard to beat a pina colada with its creamy, tropical flavor, but I think this one comes close. The tangy sweetness of the blueberries adds to the sweet creaminess of the coconut milk, and the light fruity flavor of the pineapple and lime makes this drink incredible. For a healthier version, you can use light coconut milk, either way, it's … [Read more...] about Blueberry Colada
Watermelon Blueberry Mojito
Summer is here and it's hot! This is the perfect refreshing cool down drink, make up a pitcher of these and you'll keep cool! Watermelon Blueberry Mojito Summer is here and it's hot! This is the perfect refreshing cool down drink, make up a pitcher of these and you'll keep cool! 1/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated sugar8 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 … [Read more...] about Watermelon Blueberry Mojito
Blueberry Rum Smash
The simplicity of this delicious Summertime cocktail is just one of the things that makes it so attractive. Firstly, all of the ingredients — blueberries, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger ale, and rum — are all easily procured, if you don't already have them at home. Best of all - there are no pre-made ingredients (except for the crushed ice), and virtually no tools required, … [Read more...] about Blueberry Rum Smash
The Ultimate Strawberry Daiquiri
It’s Strawberry season and one of our favorite drinks is a classic rum Strawberry Daiquiri! The Strawberry Daiquiri is the most popular variation of this fantastic drink. Whether you serve them frozen or shaken, this is one of the best drinks for spring and summer! Best of all it is very easy to make from scratch. The Strawberry Daiquiri is most often served as a … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Spring to me means Strawberries, and whether you pick your own or grab a couple of cartons from your local market they make a super tasty treat in the springtime. One of my favorite things to do is to mix up a cocktail with fresh strawberries and a few sprigs of mint from the garden. This cocktail is quick and easy to make but it's so delicious and pretty light. Strawberry … [Read more...] about Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Blushing Mimosa
This little spin on the traditional mimosa will make your brunch feel extra special and add a pop of color to your table. These mimosas are perfect for a holiday celebration like Easter, Mother's Day, or a Bridal Shower. Blushing Mimosa This little spin on the traditional mimosa will make your brunch feel extra special and add a pop of color to your table. These … [Read more...] about Blushing Mimosa
Irish Buck Cocktail
The Irish Buck Cocktail is a twist on the Moscow Mule, that uses Irish Whiskey instead of Vodka. This is a perfect St. Patty's Day drink since it has only 4 ingredients, so you can mix up as many as you want. There is also a variation of the recipe called the Irish Doe, where you can add pomegranate juice or liqueur to the mix. Irish Buck Cocktail The Irish Buck … [Read more...] about Irish Buck Cocktail