Drinks, Cocktails and Mocktails

Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler

Bubble Gum Martini

This candy inspired Bubble Gum Martini is not only “pretty-in-pink” but also very delicious. One sip just might send you to Candyland, on top of Gum Drop Mountain! This two-ingredient cocktail is simple to make and impressive to serve at any cocktail party, bachelorette party or game night (for adults). Learn how to make a bubble gum martini.

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New Year's, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler New Year's, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler

Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs

Recipe and instructions for Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs that you can use in champagne, sparkling cider or any drink that has some translucent qualities in it. These Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs were made using flavored cotton candy and edible glitter and would be great for parties such as bridal showers, gender reveal, birthday or New Year's celebrations.

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Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Summer Julie Butler Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Summer Julie Butler

Green Apple Matcha Bubble Tea (Boba)

This Green Apple Matcha Bubble Tea is a delicious and energizing sip. Full of flavor with sweet and chewy tapioca pearls. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Also called pearl tea milk, pearl tea, boba tea or tapioca milk tea. Bubble tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980’s. What is Bubble Tea? Sweetened tea, milk and tapioca pearls are the simplified recipe. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

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Summer, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler Summer, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler

Strawberry Sangria

I love finding creative new ways to use strawberries during their peak season and I was inspired to create a refreshing summer drink. My Strawberry Sangria brings a fresh, candied flavor with a hint of amaretto. This can easily be made into a non-alcoholic “mock sangria” using red grape juice. Recipe for a Red Strawberry Sangria using a flavor syrup and red wine.

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Fall, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Coffee Julie Butler Fall, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Coffee Julie Butler

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte is most everyone's favorite seasonal beverage with all the traditional autumn spices in a hot cozy cup of coffee and frothy milk blended together in delightful bliss. My version is dairy-free and naturally sweetened and comes together in just a few minutes. What a delicious way to start your day, or perhaps an afternoon pick me up!

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Fall, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler Fall, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler

Easy Hot Apple Cider

This recipe for Easy Hot Apple Cider is quick and simple to make. Enjoy all the smells and tastes of the autumn in a glass of this delicious hot apple cider. Made with help from instant apple cider mix, along with real apple and orange slices and the lovely warm spice from cinnamon sticks and cloves.

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Summer, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler Summer, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Julie Butler

Fresh Mint Tea

This Mint Tea recipe uses fresh mint, basil and honey to create a refreshing and naturally flavored tea, perfect for summertime sipping on the porch. Using herbs from my mother’s garden, I’m sharing her recipe for fresh mint tea, easily made and absolutely enjoyable on a hot summer day. Read more to find our a few health benefits fresh mint can provide.

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Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free Julie Butler Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free Julie Butler

Tropical Detox Smoothie

The inspiration for this smoothie comes from my favorite smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café, the Detox Island Green Smoothie. Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Spinach, Kale, Fresh Ginger, that’s it! It has the lowest calorie and sugar count on their smoothie menu. It’s naturally sweetened from the fresh fruit and no dairy is added. My recipe does not include kale, however, the taste is still amazing and fresh and now you can make your own at home with this recipe!

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