Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie

Description Orange, banana, and strawberries make up this refreshing smoothie! Ingredients ¾ cup orange juice 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 ripe banana ice cubes Instructions Blend strawberries orange juice banana and ice in a blender until smooth and frothy. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1

Apfelschorle

Description This is a classic German “drink” – apple cider or juice mixed with sparkling water. Nothing better on a hot summer day. Ingredients 10 ounces apple cider 6 ounces sparkling water Instructions Divide apple cider amongst 2 glasses and fill with sparkling water. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2

Original Irish Cream

Description Irish whiskey mixed with cream and sugar with hints of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and almond. Will keep for 2 months if refrigerated. Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 ⅔ cups Irish whiskey 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond … Read more

White Russian

Description A classic White Russian cocktail made with coffee liqueur, vodka and either cream or milk. Ingredients 1 fluid ounce coffee flavored liqueur 1 fluid ounce vodka ½ cup cream or milk Instructions Combine cream coffee-flavored liqueur and vodka in a glass. Pour over ice in a highball glass. Prep Time: 2 mins Total Time: … Read more

Scorpion Bowl

Description Routinely found at Chinese restaurants, this punch-like cocktail is absolutely mouthwatering. This goes great with Chinese and Polynesian food. Ingredients 3 cups crushed ice 2 fluid ounces gin 1 fluid ounce dark rum 2 fluid ounces 151 proof rum 2 fluid ounces light rum 2 fluid ounces vodka 2 fluid ounces grenadine syrup 8 … Read more

Skinny Vegan Coffee Shake

Description A friend gave me this recipe which is great when you need a pick-me-up boost. Made with some of my favorites, such as coffee, banana, and peanut butter. Not only is it delicious but it is low in calories, high in protein, and it’s vegan! Ingredients ¾ cup soy milk ¼ cup brewed coffee, … Read more

Healthy Green Juice

Description Great healthy drink for detoxing after the holidays or whenever you have overdone it. Worth it to buy the organic celery, even if you buy conventional for everything else. Adjust fruit and veggie amounts to suit your personal taste. More apple equals a sweeter drink. Store any extra in a glass jar in the … Read more

Dreamy Nighttime Drink

Description This warm milk flavored with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon will put you right to bed. Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon honey 2 drops vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon Instructions Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug. Cook on high until milk is very hot and begins to foam about 3 minutes. Stir in … Read more

Baybreeze Cocktail

Description A variation of the Cape Codder, the Baybreeze is as refreshing as any adult beverage this side of the mojito. Ingredients 1 cup ice 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice 1 ½ fluid ounces vodka 1 lime wedge for garnish Instructions Combine ice cranberry juice pineapple juice and vodka in a … Read more

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

Description Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices. Ingredients 1 cup water ½ cup white sugar 1 cucumber, sliced 6 lemons, juiced Instructions Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about … Read more