Drinks, Cocktails and Mocktails
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.
Lavender Lemonade
This refreshing Lavender Lemonade drink is made with fruit infused ice cubes that are flavored with organic lavender flavor syrup. An easy recipe for a delicious and healthy summertime drink made with a few simple ingredients. Vegan, gluten free and dairy-free summer drink.
Lavender London Fog
This dairy-free Lavender London Fog Latte is a breeze to make, as easy as 1-2-3! I wanted to enjoy a little sip of the British life and boy does this unique tea concoction satisfy in a most delicious way. This drink was inspired by the Queen’s Jubilee celebration honoring her 70th year in the British Monarchy reign. It’s vegan and dairy-free and makes a 10oz serving.
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.
Cheerwine Cherry Bounce
The Cherry Bounce is actually the official drink of Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina and has a long history in the area and even enjoyed by George Washington in the 1700's. My version is made with a North Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine, a cherry flavored soda for a fun and full of cherry flavor sip!
Bunny Magic Milk Powder
This Bunny Magic Milk Powder would be a fun Easter basket stuffer that the kids would love. Just one teaspoon of this powder added to eight ounces of milk brings a delicious strawberry flavor and turns the milk to a pastel shade of pink. This easy idea would add an extra special touch to Easter breakfast fun.
Caramel Truffle Frappe
Every now and then I want to fancy up my coffee and this Caramel Truffle Frappe is the perfect upgrade for a delicious caffeine boost. It has less calories and carbs than its well-known coffee shop competitors similar drink and just as tasty. Caramel and chocolate flavors blended together with almond milk, powdered almond butter and a touch of maple syrup.
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!
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.
Shark Attack Drink
This fun and quirky Shark Attack Drink was inspired by Shark Week, a 30 year+ tradition on the Discovery channel. Fascinated with all the amazing facts about the many shark species and their behavior, this drink is my nod to the dangerous, yet fascinating king of the sea, the SHARK.
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!
Red, White and Blue Sangria Mocktail
Sangria’s are usually made with wine, but let’s let the kids enjoy this special treat also! This patriotic Red, White, and Blue Sangria is a “mocktail” for everyone to enjoy. Made with white grape juice, raspberries, blueberries, and apples that have been cut into star shapes. It’s a great way to sneak some healthy fruit in for the kids! …with the fun star shapes, how could they resist this tasty and festive drink?
Watermelon Kiwi Quencher
Full of vitamins, electrolytes and lycopene, this Watermelon Kiwi Quencher drink is just what anyone needs to replenish after a long day of playing or working outside. Made with fresh watermelon, kiwis, and strawberry sports drink, it will keep you or your kids hydrated on a hot summer day. Easy to make watermelon drink. Healthy, dairy free, and vegan. How to make a refreshing watermelon kiwi drink for summer.
Strawberry Lemonade
This easy recipe for fresh Strawberry Lemonade will make you want to kick back on your rocking chair on a hot summer’s day and just take it all in and savor every last drop. Made from fresh strawberries and fresh lemons, you can’t go wrong and will certainly be satisfied.