An amazing Vanilla Iced Coffee right at home! Forget the morning rush at your local coffee shop - make your favorite vanilla iced coffee drink right at home! My Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee is made with a simple vanilla bean syrup, cold brew coffee, and half and half. An amazing drink to start your day! When its 90+ degrees outside before 9am, its definitely time for vanilla iced coffee. Don't get me wrong, I love nothing more than drinking a warm, comforting, delicious cup of joe first thing in the morning, but when the heat is overly oppressive, iced coffee is where it's at! A cold, refreshing iced coffee always hits the spot! How to Make Cold Brew Coffee: I just recently tried cold brew coffee (I know, I know....sometimes I can be slow at trying new … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate S’mores Martini
All the amazing flavors of s'mores in one glorious cocktail! This fantastic summer cocktail is made with marshmallow vodka, creme de cocoa, along with graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallows. This drink will take you back to fun campfire memories, without the sticky fingers! Does your summer involve gathering around a campfire or back yard fire pit, and making S'mores? Over the last several summers, Jason, Harrison and I travel back to South Dakota to visit our families. While visiting, it has become tradition to have at least one campfire, with lots of s'mores! Especially for Harrison and his cousins, this fun summer tradition is one of the highlights of the summer, and undoubtedly, when some of the best memories are made! I really do love a yummy, gooey s'more! … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coconut Mojito
This Blueberry Coconut Mojito is an amazing cocktail perfect for sipping on a hot day! Coconut rum along with muddled blueberries, mint leaves and coconut come together wonderfully to make this refreshing, delicious drink. A great beverage to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, too! Do you remember the first time you tried a mojito? For me is was several years ago, and mojitos were becoming very popular on restaurant menus. My husband and I were at our favorite Tex-Mex place, and it was especially warm outside. Ordering a cold, refreshing cocktail was definitely in order. The moment the cocktail hit the table, I knew I would love it! It's very pretty with fresh, green mint leaves, and even the look of the cocktail says "cold....refreshing...laid-back." This is exactly what a … [Read more...]
Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade
Fresh, sweet lemonade made with delicious blackberries for the most wonderful cold, refreshing drink! The perfect beverage to cool off on a warm spring or summer day and a fantastic drink for parties, showers, and get-togethers as well! Raise your hand if you love a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade! As soon as the temps rise and the sunshine comes out, a great glass of lemonade really hits the spot, especially when you're able to enjoy it outside on the front porch, or in the backyard with your feet kicked up in a comfortable lawn chair. Spring and summer is the perfect time for sipping this delicious Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade! Way better than any powdered mix, this lemonade comes together quickly and easily. It's as simple as mixing together … [Read more...]
Mint Hot Chocolate
Relax and enjoy a rich, delicious cup of home made Mint Hot Chocolate! It's so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients. You'll never use store-bought powdered cocoa mix again after having this! In the dead of winter, there is nothing I love more than a creamy, delicious cup of hot chocolate. I especially love when it has a flavor like mint as well. For years I had bought the plain, old powdered mix from the grocery store. And then a few years ago, I learned how to make the real deal and discovered how completely amazing home made hot chocolate can be. From that point on, I've never gone back to that powdered mix. Making home made hot chocolate is a pretty simple process, using some basic ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry … [Read more...]
Easy Peach and Cherry Sangria
Craving a wonderfully refreshing fruity cocktail? My Easy Peach & Cherry Sangria is the perfect drink to mix for a party, shower or summer cookout. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for a pitcher of this fantastic summer libation! I've decided I need to start a book club. Specifically, to have my girlfriends over to serve a giant pitcher of this fabulous drink. It is seriously my new favorite cocktail! I love adding fresh fruit to a bottle of Moscato or Prosecco, and during this time of year when fresh peaches and cherries are in season, it makes for the most wonderfully refreshing summer libation! Making this sangria couldn't be easier! You'll start by slicing up a couple peaches, and pitting some fresh cherries. If you can't find fresh … [Read more...]
