Refreshing Peach Basil Cocktail I love creating cocktails and this Refreshing Peach Basil Cocktail is a winner, winner of a porch sipper!! You can have it with gin or vodka and it is refreshing and cooling on a hot summer day!! I added whole slices of frozen peaches to keep your libation ultra cool. Once…
Drink Recipes
Here we have a great collection of mocktails, cocktails, smoothies, lemonades, milkshakes and more! Enjoy a lovely beverage on the porch to cool you off in the summer or a nice warming drink in the winter. We have drinks for all seasons.
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie It is cookbook review day today and I have one of my favorite things to make, SMOOTHIES!! There are loads of scrumptious smoothies in this cookbook, 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes by Marilyn Haugen and Doug Cook. From this cookbook I selected Blueberry Muffin Smoothie, doesn’t that sound delicious? One of our…
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade It is almost picnic season and I am thrilled for some warm weather and venturing outdoors to enjoy great picnic fare and sunshine. Have you made homemade lemonade before? It really is very simple to make. Adding an additional flavor is easy too like in this Lavender Lemonade. For this post and in…
Mill St. Brewery Spring Mix
Mill St. Brewery Spring Mix I received a little surprise at my door the other day, Mill St. Brewery Spring Mix. Along with a lovely 12 pack we also got a large bottle of Rodeo Monk White IPA. A fantastic pre-Easter treat and very generous of Mill St. Brewery. Nothing like a refreshing supply of…
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Strawberry Simple Syrup Have you ever made simple syrup? It is very easy and wonderful in so many cocktails or drinks. It is equal parts sugar and water, usually 1 cup of each. To infuse this simple concoction it is just as easy. I have done it many times with herbs, fruits, teas and spices….
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Cranberry Moscow Mule The beauty of a great cocktail!! Like with anything food-wise you want your eyes to be first enchanted and then your taste buds awakened. This Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe has it all and is perfect for the coming holiday season!! Do you love traditional Moscow Mules? Then you will adore this one…
Hurricane Cocktail
Hurricane Cocktail Do you remember this libation? A Hurricane Cocktail has been around for a long time. A hurricane cocktail consists of a blend of rums, fruit juices and grenadine! This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where also I’m a contributor. I am now sharing this lovely lively beverage here for you today!!…
Nostalgic Grape Ice Cream Float
Nostalgic Grape Ice Cream Float Do you love going back to simpler times? Wow, did I miss a great and easy Nostalgic Grape Ice Cream Float like this one!! Had to buy the big bottle of grape pop and a tub of ice cream for the kids to enjoy this summer. These of course can…
Hoboken Ice Cream Float
Hoboken Ice Cream Float I was searching around the web for some cool float ideas when I came across this Hoboken Ice Cream Float. I thought is was a cool combination of flavors and something new to try. It combines pineapple and chocolate together therefore sounding delicious to me!! Well, chocolate anything sounds delicious to…
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria We had a lot of fun making wine for this post last year. I need to make some again as I really enjoyed not only the process but felt the wine itself was very good. It kept us stocked up for the summer months with a good pinot grigio. So today…
MWM Blueberry Basil Lemonade
MWM Blueberry Basil Lemonade We are in full swing of summer now and I am happy to present to you for this Mouth Watering Monday, MWM Blueberry Basil Lemonade. This is pulled from the vault from last year. We made it a few times last summer and oh so enjoyed it, nipping a bit of…
50 Picnic Basket Essentials
50 Picnic Basket Essentials Do you love to go on picnics? Never know what to bring?? Here is a roundup to help you out, 50 Picnic Basket Essentials. From dips, munchies, snacks, drinks, salads, sandwiches, we have it all and more!! Load up that picnic basket, get outside and enjoy the spring/summer!! For this roundup,…