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Honeydew and Green Apple Sangria

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / July 28, 2022 July 28, 2022

This sangria marries together white wine, rum, and lemonade with honeydew melon, green apples, lemon, and mint for a tart and refreshing adult beverage. This is my favorite late summer cocktail. As soon as Granny Smith apples are abundant in the supermarket, I always get excited to make a pitcher of this sangria and …

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Watermelon Mint Mojito

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022

Do you love a fruity summer cocktail? You'll fancy this light and refreshing watermelon mint mojito, perfect for cooling down on a warm day. When you think of summer, what are some things that come to mind? For me, it is definitely watermelon. Well, and also homemade strawberry shortcake and tuna macaroni salad. But, …

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Fruity Summer Cocktails

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / April 8, 2022 July 28, 2022

Light, cool, and refreshing cocktails are one of the things that make summer so fun. A good mixed drink can take the sweltering heat out of summer. You'll find a delicious mix of fruit and herbed libations on this list to cool you down day or night. All of the cocktails compiled here …

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Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Float

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / December 29, 2021 July 28, 2022

A stately yet fizzy cocktail with raspberry sorbet and pink bubbly champagne. With New Year's Eve just a few days away, I was thinking about a fun cocktail to ring in the new year with. I decided that a Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Float would be fabulous. It includes the traditional bubbly alongside a …

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elderflower blackberry sparkling cocktail

Blackberry Elderflower Cocktail

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / May 18, 2021 July 28, 2022

An elegant sparkling cocktail infused with fresh blackberries, basil, and the delicious flavor of elderflowers. A similar cocktail was first served to me at a brunch a few years ago and I've never forgotten about it. I had never had elderflower liqueur before (in fact, I had never even heard of it!) and I …

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Peach Sangria with Berries

Drinks / By MaryJo / 2 Comments / May 14, 2021 July 28, 2022

This simple and sweet peach sangria is a wonderful warm weather cocktail to cool you off from the summer heat. There's not much I like more than enjoying a slow summer day sipping on a sweet sangria. If that sounds like the perfect day for you, you're going to love this recipe. This …

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Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Drinks / By MaryJo / 2 Comments / April 6, 2021 October 26, 2022

A delicious frozen strawberry margarita is sure to liven up any occasion, and this popular Mexican cocktail recipe is so quick and easy to make that you can enjoy it in no time with no fuss. You don't need a pre-packaged margarita mix to make strawberry margaritas at home. In fact, with just a …

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Homemade Eggnog

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 10, 2020 January 14, 2021

Enjoy the rich, smooth, and creamy classic taste of deliciously sweetly spiced holiday eggnog made easily from scratch at home (without the worry of using raw eggs). The holidays are a time for traditions. One of those traditions for many is the smooth frothy treat of eggnog. At my house, my youngest son would …

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Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 3, 2020 December 29, 2021

Chocolate and peppermint flavors marry each other fully in this martini, while the crushed candy rim adds a delicious festive touch to this perfect holiday cocktail. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I love the holidays! The sights, sounds, colors, and smells...all of it... just make me …

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Cranberry Moscow Mule

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / October 30, 2020 November 12, 2022

A festive splash of bright color turns this classic cocktail into a new holiday favorite. Enjoy the gingery flavor of a traditional Moscow Mule with a seasonal touch. I have been obsessed with Moscow Mules lately. The spicy, sweet taste of the ginger beer, vodka, and lime hits the spot every time. It made …

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