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Cherry Coconut Rum Slush

June 19, 2020

A coconut rum slush with fresh cherries is a delicious summertime adult drink. With only 3 ingredients, it is easy to make and takes about 5 minutes to blend together.
Cherry Rum Slushie

Slushies are basically a summer staple. Whether they are kid-friendly, or made for the 21+ crowd, they are a great way to stay cool in the blistering summer heat. This is one of the easiest drinks to make with coconut rum.  This drink is one of our favorite summer sips. 

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Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade

May 18, 2020

Mint lemonade has always been one of my summertime thirst-quenching beverages. Adding a sprig of lemon thyme to the mix really kicks up that herbaceous taste. This lemon thyme mint lemonade is great for sipping during the heat of summer while you are outside enjoying the sunshine.

For a sweet, tart and fruity lemonade, try my strawberry lemonade.

lemon thyme mint lemonade in mason jars

Well, the rain finally ceased only to bring unseasonably hot weather for a few days. Everyone looked like they were wilting, including the little pots of herbs I keep on the windowsill. 

Herbs are one of my favorite things to add to nearly anything. They add a freshness and pop a flavor to so many recipes.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: beverage, drink, herbs, lemon, lemon thyme, lemon thyme lemonade, lemon thyme mint lemonade, lemonade, Summer, thyme, vegan, vegetarian

White Wine Spritzer with Blood Orange Soda

December 28, 2019

A white wine spritzer is the perfect party drink any time of the year. It’s light and refreshing, which makes it a great cocktail for holidays when you are enjoying parties, but don’t want to overindulge. Wine spritzers are a great choice if you are trying to watch your calorie intake while still being able to enjoy a wine cocktail.

Blood oranges are in season during the winter months, as is most citrus. If you can’t find blood oranges, regular oranges or cara cara oranges make a great substitute.

blood orange white wine spritzer cocktail

photo: kab photography

A blood orange spritzer makes a great holiday drink. They are quick and easy to make, not too sweet and they are light and citrusy. 

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: beverage, blood orange, citrus, cocktail, cocktails, craft cocktails, fruit, holidays, New Year's Eve, orange, orange juice, spritzer, Summer, Valentine's Day, white wine, wine

Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

April 20, 2019

This easy strawberry daiquiri recipe is made from fresh strawberries and has only five ingredients. This daiquiri recipe is made from scratch, it is the absolute best strawberry daiquiri and the only recipe you’ll ever need. No mixes, just a handful of ingredients, a blender and it’s an instant party.
 

strawberry daiquiri in glass with lime garnish

Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Strawberry daiquiris are the quintessential summer cocktail. Fresh strawberries are in season, which makes them perfect for this drink. A splash of lime juice, a bit of simple syrup and some ice are added to a blender with ripe summer strawberries to make a delicious and refreshing beverage.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: beverage, cocktails, daiquiri, drink, easy recipe, fruit, gluten free, how to, lime, recipes, rum, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry daiquiri, Summer

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

October 7, 2018

Apple cider bourbon cocktails are perfect for fall.  Fresh apple cider is readily available and bourbon is its perfect match.
apple cider bourbon cocktail With a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon, this apple cider and bourbon drink will be your new fall favorite.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: alcohol, apple, apple cider, beverage, bourbon, cinnamon, cocktails, drink, drinks, easy recipe, fall, how to, nutmeg, sugar

Herbal Iced Tea Recipe

September 13, 2016

This herbal iced tea recipe will help you beat the heat this summer.  Made with fresh fruit juice and fruity tea, it’s the perfect thirst quencher for summertime.  Make a big pitcher for the whole family to enjoy.

Citrus Sunshine Cooler - Pook's Pantry

Herbal Iced Tea Recipe

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: beverage, citrus, drink, easy recipe, Florida, gluten free, healthy, herbs, how to, kid-friendly, lemon, mint, orange, recipes, tea, vegan

Cold Remedy Tea -Kitchen Rx

January 10, 2016

Kitchen Rx - Cold Remedy Tea

The Kitchen Prescription.  This tea has been my “go-to” for years when I’m under the weather. Lemon, mint, ginger and honey tea soothes your throat and warms you up to get you get through even the worst colds.  Winter in most of the northern states is serious.  Temperatures hovering in the single digits for weeks on end, plummeting to -20 at night, leaving you so cold that you simply can not shake the chill no matter how many layers you pile on.    I hate winter,  let me rephrase:  I loathe winter.  I loathe the snow and ice, the freezing temperatures, the slipping and sliding down sidewalks that haven’t been cleaned, chipping an inch of ice from the windshield, car doors that are frozen shut…  You get the picture.

And then you get sick.   Watery eyes, stuffy nose, scratchy throat and a cough that rattles your insides like gunfire.   You have been taken down by the common cold.   Once it gets you,  it takes weeks until you start to feel human again.  

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Filed Under: Drinks, vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: beverage, cold, ginger, honey, lemon, mint, remedy, tea, winter

Tom and Jerry Recipe

December 1, 2012

It has come to my attention recently that some of you only know this pair of names as a cartoon duo.

As soon as there is a chill in the air, I start craving this drink.  Think of it as a warm, boozy milkshake. Doesn’t that sound amazing?! It’s even better than you think…

I won’t lie, it isn’t one of those “Oh, I’ll just pull a bottle down and shake” kind of drinks.  It takes a little planning and effort, but the end result is worth the 10 minutes of energy it requires.

This drink has such a loyal fan base that there are special “Tom & Jerry” punch bowl sets with matching mugs.  I kid you not…  Here’s a pic to prove it:

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