Being a military brat, I've seen many a party with this delicious concoction of copious amounts of alcohol and ice cream. It's like an alcoholic milkshake, but be prepared for the hangover if you drink...
''Otai' is a fruit drink which originated in Tonga and is usually made as a summertime refreshment. It is a blend of water, coconut milk, and any variety of pulped tropical fruit such as coconut, watermelon,...
The Manhattan is a classic cocktail believed to date back to the late 1800s. It's made with a bracing mixture of bourbon or rye whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters.
My best friend who just happens to be Irish made this drink for me one cold night in Chicago and since then, I have been hooked! Warning: it is very potent, just one of these will warm you up and basically...
A fruity blend of juices, tea and bourbon whiskey are frozen into a slush, and then served topped off with lemon lime soda. This takes a while, but it's worth it!
Once you try these you may need to go back to a cheaper whiskey!! Extremely tasty and addicting! I make them shaken. 'Up' on a cool day before dinner, or with ice on a hot day anytime. Good quality ingredients...
These simple, sweet mimosas are great for brunch. For a virgin version, substitute club soda or citrus-flavored sparkling water for the prosecco, and use grenadine instead of Campari.
This is a fabulous summer drink! Lavender soothes and refreshes on a hot day, and the scent brings back fond summer memories. I can't seem to make enough of it for my family.
Cake-flavored vodka just may be the best thing in a bottle; it tastes great mixed with just about anything. This yummy cocktail combines the flavored vodka with pineapple juice for a sweet treat. Fresh...
Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lulu, owns a very popular restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Lulu's serves the ABSOLUTE best Pina Colada in the world there! Here is the next best thing to one of hers! If you...
Depending on whom you talk to, making ice cream floats with beer is either a genius idea, or a horrible mistake. The key is to choose a beer that's on the toasty, malty, sweeter side, and stay away from...
I tried this recipe this morning and we decided it was delicious. A nurse prescribed a teaspoonful of ginger for my husband and myself each day. This is supposed to be beneficial for cholesterol. This...
The lemon drop is without a doubt my favorite cocktail and my go-to drink on hot summer days. This is just a slight variation that I was inspired to create because my kids were picking raspberries from...
This is very much like Krest® Bitter Lemon (found in Africa) or Schweppes® Bitter Lemon (found in Europe). Unfortunately there is nothing comparable found in the USA, but this comes pretty darn close!...
Like many people, I enjoy iced coffee at any time of the year. It is just one of those things that never seems to get old. But who wants to go pay 5 dollars every day and wait another 5 to 10 minutes to...
This is a rich and creamy eggnog that is an alternative to traditional eggnog, because the eggs are cooked. When served chilled and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg and...
A creamy chocolate shake with a nice light banana flavor that I came up with one night. This recipe is for one party mug-sized shake. I'm not normally a fan of banana-flavored drinks, but this milkshake...
A delicious zesty punch that has a twist of vodka, rum and fruit juices. This would be the ideal drink to have on a very hot day. Once you dip in to this punch you'll be itching for more.
Not so much the drink of Ernest Hemingway, but rather the drink inspired by the author, the Hemingway daiquiri is a sweet and tart rum drink that packs a punch.
Give your morning coffee a sweet, dairy-free twist with this homemade coconut milk creamer, sweetened with real maple syrup. Store in the refrigerator.
Rose hips make a refreshingly delicious iced tea and are naturally high in vitamin C and antioxidants. You can use dried rose hips as stated here, or simply use four rose hip tea bags in place of the 4...
One night I ordered one of these at a local restaurant and immediately fell in love. My husband and I just had to figure out how to make them at home. This is what we came up with. If you like apples dipped...