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White Wine Margarita

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Add a sparkling touch to any gathering when you bring out this refreshing adult beverage. A pitcher of White Wine Margaritas is an instant party starter.

White Wine Margarita

White Wine Margarita Is a Fresh Take on a Classic

There’s something special about a margarita. Lime juice, salt and bright orange create a refreshing combination. Sometimes, however, the pungent flavor of tequila can overwhelm that freshness. The alcoholic potency of tequila can make margaritas dangerous to drink.

This White Wine Margarita takes care of both those problems. Instead of tequila, it uses white wine and triple sec for a milder taste and lower alcohol level. This adult punch offers a fresh, sophisticated take on the famous cocktail.

Enjoy the Flavors of Summer

This White Wine Margarita lets you enjoy your favorite summer flavors in one intoxicating blend. The fruity flavors of chardonnay get a spark from the citrus of limeade and orange juice. The sweet flavors contrast sharply with the salted rims for a drink that’s like a tropical vacation in a glass.

Tips for Making White Wine Margaritas

  • You can find chardonnay and triple sec at any liquor store.
  • You don’t have to buy top-shelf chardonnay or triple sec for this. Any inexpensive brands will work.
  • Cut lemons and limes into wheels for garnishes. This video shows you how.
  • Serve White Wine Margaritas in traditional margarita glasses or wine glasses.

What to Serve with White Wine Margaritas

These margaritas will be the star attraction at any party. You can never go wrong with Classic Shrimp Cocktail or a Grilled Pineapple Salsa served with tortilla chips.

If you have guests who would rather skip the alcohol, make Nonalcoholic Margaritas.

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White Wine Margarita

The sweet flavors of a White Wine Margarita contrast sharply with the salted rims for a drink that's like a tropical vacation in a glass.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the Chardonnay, limeade, orange juice, triple sec and water into a large pitcher.
  2. Stir well.
  3. Wet the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip the rims into a bowl filled with kosher salt.
  4. Pour the White Wine Margarita concoction over ice and garnish with lime slices.

White Wine Margarita

Orange Slice Moonshine

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Give your summertime drinking a burst of freshness with this Orange Slice Moonshine. It’s a potent way to celebrate the season’s sunny flavors.

Orange Slice Moonshine

Get Ready for Summer With Orange Slice Moonshine

This citrus-flavored drink will add a touch of Southern hospitality to all your gatherings. Whether you’re having a casual cookout or an elegant summer brunch, everyone will enjoy this adult treat. If you’re interested in trying more amazing moonshine flavors, you might want to try Jolly Rancher Moonshine or Candy Corn Moonshine.

Tips for Making Orange Slice Moonshine

  • Cointreau and Grand Marnier are the best-known orange liqueurs, but you don’t need anything that expensive. Triple sec is a good substitute. Ask for the cheapest triple sec at your local liquor store.
  • Give your moonshine time. Leaving it in for the full 30 days ensures a smooth, mellow brew.
  • You can make a lemon-flavored version of this drink with lemon candies and limoncello lemon liqueur.

A Word About Everclear

If you’ve never used Everclear to make drinks, be careful. This is powerful stuff, and a little goes a long way.

Here’s the lowdown straight from the Big Moonshine blog:

“Everclear is 190 proof. Let me make that clear. By comparison, most rums and vodkas clock in between 40% to 60% or 80 to 120 proof. Everclear is deemed the strongest alcohol on earth. Chemistry doesn’t allow anything stronger than 191 proof to exist.”

If you’re not comfortable using something that powerful, it’s fine to use plain, unflavored vodka instead. You will still get delicious results.

How to Serve Orange Slice Moonshine

Serve moonshine cold. Use chilled shot glasses or fill rocks glasses with crushed ice.

If you don’t want a strong drink, turn the moonshine into a cocktail by adding mixers. Put it in the blender with vanilla ice cream to create a creamsicle milkshake. Add it to iced tea with lemon for a true Southern treat.

If you’re having cocktails and appetizers, these sharp, sweet Candied Jalapeno Cream Cheese Crostini are a great match. These Potato Chip-Crusted Fried Oysters are another good choice.

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Orange Slice Moonshine

Give your summertime drinking a burst of freshness with this Orange Slice Moonshine. It's a potent way to celebrate the season's sunny flavors.

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Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry your mason jars first
  2. Open your Orange slice packages and fill each jar with as much as you can fit in it
  3. Fill the jar with Everclear until it is 1 inch from the top
  4. Add 1 oz. of Orange Liquor into each mason jar
  5. Close and seal the lids
  6. Shake the jars vigorously for a minute
  7. Place the jars in a cool dark place for one week
  8. Shake them at least once or twice a day
  9. At the end of the week, strain the liquid and remove the candy remains
  10. Place the liquor back in the jars
  11. Keep stored in a refrigerator
  12. Keep for a maximum of 30 days
  13. ENJOY!!!!!

Orange Slice Moonshine

Banana Tea May Be The Solution For A Good Night’s Sleep

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Are you ready to enjoy deep, restful sleep? Are you ready to wake up refreshed rather than groggy without the use of dangerous, addictive sleeping pills? If you are, you should brew a batch of banana tea.

Banana Tea

Brew Your Bananas

Banana tea is all the rage right now as a natural solution for insomnia.

This simple tea uses ingredients you probably have in your home right now. If you’ve had a history of insomnia, why not give it a try? Our simple recipe makes it easy to enjoy a sweet, soothing cup of banana tea.

How Does Banana Tea Work?

Bananas are high in the minerals potassium and magnesium. When your body is low in its levels of these key minerals, you’re likely to be nervous, anxious and unable to sleep well.

What’s the magic ingredient? It’s the banana peel.

On his blog, nutrition expert David Wolfe writes that, “Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, but what most people do not know is that the banana peel has even more potassium and magnesium than the banana itself, and it is often thrown away as trash. Not anymore! With this simple recipe, you can get the benefits of the potassium and magnesium in the banana peel.”

People Are Going Bananas for This Natural Sleep Aid

Potassium and magnesium aren’t the only secret ingredient in banana tea. According to HerbalTeasOnline, banana peels are high in the amino acid tryptophan, which is “a mood-boosting neurotransmitter which regulates the stress level and sleep pattern. A cup of banana or peel tea would have a refreshing effect on your mind, facilitating a good sleep.”

Banana Tea

Can Banana Tea Work for You?

Would you be willing to brew banana tea? If you’ve already tried it, let us know how it worked for you.

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Banana Tea

Are you ready to wake up refreshed without the use of dangerous, addictive sleeping pills? If so, you should try brewing a batch of banana tea.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Rinse entire banana under running water.
  3. Slice off both ends, but leave the rest of the peel on the banana.
  4. Add banana to the boiling water.

  5. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  6. Pour the banana water through a strainer.
  7. Add a pinch of cinnamon (or your favorite sweetener).
  8. Enjoy!

Banana Tea

 

White Christmas Mojito

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Whip up the perfect winter cocktail with a White Christmas Mojito. This seasonal take on the classic tropical cocktail will lift your spirits even on the grayest, coldest winter day.

White Christmas Mojito

Enjoy Winter with a White Christmas Mojito

You might think that spiced rums, coconut and mint are strictly for summertime drinking, but this special mojito is all dressed up in a winter coat.

This is a drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It comes out pure white, and the pomegranate arils look like holly berries against snow.

Make It a Very Merry Christmas

This gorgeous cocktail is a must at any get-together.

It’s also a great way to treat yourself after a long, grueling day fighting the holiday crowds.

Tips for Making a White Christmas Mojito

  • If you’ve never eaten or cooked with pomegranate, don’t be afraid. Pomegranates have thick, tough skins and can be messy. They’re absolutely worth it, however, for their sweet, tangy taste, gorgeous color and incredible health benefits. Get a few tips for seeding and eating them here.
  • Coconut milk is not coconut cream, which is thicker and sweeter. Coconut milk is a popular ingredient in Thai and Latin American cooking. You can usually find it in the international foods section of your grocery store.

What to Serve With White Christmas Mojitos

These Christmas Mini Cheese Ball Bites are a perfect pairing for your White Christmas Mojitos. They’re bright with the colors of the season and have a similarly creamy taste.

Another great option is this warm, festive-looking Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips.

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White Christmas Mojito

This White Christmas Mojito looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It comes out pure white, and the pomegranate arils look like holly berries against snow.

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Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut the ½ lime into 2-3 wedges.
  2. Muddle the lime wedges, mint and sugar in a glass to release the lime juice and mint oils.

  3. Add ice until it fills one to three quarters of the glass (based on your preference).

  4. Pour in the rum and coconut milk. Stir until combined.
  5. Top with club soda.
  6. Garnish with mint and pomegranate arils.

White Christmas Mojito

Jack O’ Lantern Floats

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Are you hosting a Halloween party? Get things bubbling with these fun, frothy Jack O’ Lantern Floats. They’ll add some serious sparkle to any ghostly get-together.

Jack O' Lantern Floats

Bubble Up Some Halloween Fun

These floats create a glowing candle effect inside the cup. It’s a fun way to drink to the spirit of Halloween.

These Jack O’ Lantern Floats Make Halloween Entertaining Easy

Are you put off by Halloween recipes that require hours of work?

There’s no need for any of that with these Jack O’ Lantern Floats. They come together in minutes with just two ingredients, some plastic cups and a few markers.

Tips for Making Jack O’ Lantern Floats

  • Use a fine-tip marker for a clear drawing. Thicker tips can end up looking like blots of ink.
  • Get creative with the colors and flavors. Use grape soda to make purple floats.
  • Use cute, colorful Halloween-themed straws to dress up your drinks.

What to Serve with Jack O’ Lantern Floats

Keep it fun and easy with Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs.

Add a fun, easy Halloween Cookie Pizza and your Halloween party is complete.

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Jack O' Lantern Floats

Are you hosting a Halloween party? Get things bubbling with these fun, frothy Jack O' Lantern Floats.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Using the black permanent marker, draw jack o' lantern faces on the cups.

  2. Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream in each cup.

  3. Pour orange soda over the top of the ice cream until the cup is full.

Jack O' Lantern Floats

 

 

Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

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Serve up shivery chills and thrills with this Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink. It adds the perfect party touch to any gathering of little ghouls and goblins.

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Drink to Halloween Fun with the Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

This whimsical drink adds just a touch of spookiness without being too scary. You can serve it to children of any age. Since it’s easy to make, bigger kids can have fun making and serving the drinks with you.

Here’s Why I Love It

I’m a Halloween fanatic, and any excuse to bring out the spooky stuff is fine with me. That’s why this Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink is right up my alley. It’s easy to make, pretty to look at and fun to share.

Tips for Making the Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

  • Vanilla simple syrup is a terrific ingredient to have on hand for many treats. Here is a fast, easy recipe from the Domestic Goddess herself.
  • If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, serve this in a plastic cauldron.
  • Turn the creepy factor up by adding gummy candies shaped like eyeballs.

Make It a Happy Halloween

This Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink is fun for kids of all ages. The foamy texture and the green color make this look like a Halloween bubbly brew. The wiggly worms are the perfect garnish. Here’s to more Halloween fun!

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Oogie Boogie Kid's Halloween Drink

Serve up shivery chills and thrills with this Oogie Boogie Kid's Halloween Drink. It adds the perfect party touch to any gathering of little ghouls and goblins.

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Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place lime sherbet into the glass.

  2. Add in vanilla syrup.

  3. Top with 7UP, but be careful not to over fill the glass. It will foam.

  4. Top off with gummy worms and serve.

  5. This can also be done with more to make a punch bowl. Just add the entire container of sherbert and the full 2 liters of 7UP. Toss in the gummy worms and serve!

Kid's Halloween Drink

Candy Corn Moonshine

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This Candy Corn Moonshine is a must-try for anyone who enjoys the sweet flavor of this amazing seasonal candy. It’s a great drink to kick off the fall season and a welcome guest at your next Halloween party.

Candy Corn Moonshine

If you secretly love candy corn, but you think it’s too much of a kid’s treat, wait ’til you see what we’ve got brewing for you. This is a grown-up version of your favorite Halloween candy. It has a gorgeous orange glow, and it will definitely put a glow in your belly.

Candy Corn Moonshine

Before You Start: Helpful Tips

  • The recipe calls for Everclear 151. This is a strong, clear and flavorless alcohol product you can buy in most liquor stores. If you can’t find Everclear or you want your moonshine a little less potent, use 100-proof, plain vodka.
  • Do not use any alcohol product designed for industrial use. This contains methanol, which is the stuff that made some old-time moonshine drinkers go blind.
  • This moonshine is very strong. Keep it away from kids and pets.

Make All Your Moonlights Special with Candy Corn Moonshine

You can serve this wickedly sweet moonshine chilled or in a cocktail. Try it with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Put a few drops in a glass of white wine or champagne. Pour a spoonful over vanilla ice cream. It’s time to unwind.

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Candy Corn Moonshine Recipe

This Candy Corn Moonshine is a must-try for anyone who enjoys the sweet flavor of this amazing seasonal candy. It’s a great drink to kick off the fall season and a welcome guest at your next Halloween party.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Divide the candy corn evenly among the Mason jars (about 1/4 cup in each jar).

  2. Fill the mason jars with the Everclear up to the necks.

  3. Tighten the lids. Let the concoction sit sealed for one or two days (or until the candy corn is dissolved).

  4. Shake frequently during this time.

  5. Once dissolved, use coffee filters to strain the moonshine into another glass container.

  6. Wash out the mason jars.

  7. Pour the moonshine back into the mason jars.

  8. Enjoy!

Candy Corn Moonshine

 

Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

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My new favorite drink is this light and refreshing Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail. It’s the perfect combination of tart and sweet to cool you down on a hot, summer day. Whether sipping it on the front porch with a loved one or making big batches for summertime parties, everyone will love the bright, fruity flavors of this amazing cocktail.

Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

How To Make A Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

Start by adding all the liquors, raspberry syrup and a few pieces of ice to a large cocktail shaker. We prefer Boston Shakers because they don’t get stuck like the Cobbler Shakers do. Then shake everything up, fill your glass with ice and pour the delicious concoction into your favorite cocktail glass. Finish by topping it off with a little Sprite, adding some fresh raspberries and garnishing it with a lemon slice.

Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail
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Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

My new favorite drink is this light and refreshing Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail. It’s the perfect combination of tart and sweet to cool you down on a hot, summer day. Whether sipping it on the front porch with a loved one or making big batches for summertime parties, everyone will love the bright, fruity flavors of this amazing cocktail!



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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bar shaker, add 2-3 pieces of ice, all of the liquors and the raspberry syrup.

  2. Shake to combine.

  3. Fill your glass with ice.

  4. Pour liquor mix into your glass.

  5. Top off with Sprite.

  6. Add fresh raspberries to your glass.

  7. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Raspberry Summer Breeze Cocktail

We’d also like to invite you to check out some of our other yummy drink recipes. Piña Colada Sangria is the perfect summertime party drink and only requires 3 simple ingredients. Jolly Rancher Moonshine is a smooth drink that tastes like liquid Jolly Ranchers! Southern Peach Cocktail is a refreshing summer beverage for any social gathering or just one of those lazy summer days by the pool. And if you’re in the mood for popsicles, Skinny Vodka Martini Popsicles are back at Costco just in time for summer!

Skinny Vodka Martini Popsicles Are Back At Costco This Summer

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Summer almost here, and it’s time to celebrate in cool, boozy style with popsicles for grown-ups. Skinny vodka martini popsicles are back, and you better grab some because the stampede is on.

Skinny Vodka Martini Popsicles

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Get ready for a great summer! These popsicles:

  • Come in four scrumptious flavors: Appletini, Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop and Watermelon Lemonade.
  • Contain premium vodka.
  • Are only 100 calories a pop.

If you enjoy frozen cocktails but you’ve been avoiding them because of their high sugar and calorie content, you can stop denying yourself. These vodka martini popsicles give you all those sweet, juicy, tropical flavors without worries about fat or calories.

A Fan Favorite

Frozen cocktails that come as delicious, low-calorie popsicles sound almost too good to be true, but the dream is real. It’s no surprise that they sell out quickly when they’re in stores.

Costco’s announcement was greeted with joy across social media. Fans on Twitter and Instagram are letting each other know where they’ve spotted the tasty, boozy popsicles.

As one Twitter user put it, “I didn’t even realize there was an emptiness in my life, until I found out that Costco has vodka popsicles.”

Where to Buy Vodka Martini Popsicles

 Where can you get your hands on them? Right now, they’re available at:

  • Select Costco stores.
  • BevMo stores and local liquor stores in California.
  • Using the “Slim Chillers” locator to find a retailer.

Skinny Vodka Martini Popsicles

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Stock Up for Summer

It’s time to start stocking your freezer with these tasty treats. Make sure to keep these alcoholic treats away from your kids. These low-calorie vodka martini popsicles are about to make summer a lot more fun.

 

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Piña Colada Sangria

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One sip of Piña Colada Sangria and you’ll be transported to a warm, tropical wonderland!  It’s the perfect summertime party drink and it only requires 3 simple ingredients.

Pina Colada Sangria

Ingredients Needed for a Piña Colada Sangria

  • Moscato is my preferred choice for wine because of its sweeter taste.  I used Middle Sister for this batch.  It goes especially well with the sweet pineapple and coconut flavors.  But if sweetness isn’t your thing, you may want to use a dryer white wine instead.
  • Twenty ounces of crushed pineapple from a can (including the juice).
  • A tropical splash of Coconut Rum adds the finishing touch to this refreshingly delicious cocktail!

 

Pina Colada Sangria

Directions for Making a Piña Colada Sangria

Since summers were meant to be carefree and relaxing, I love easy to make drinks that can be made by the pitcher.  There’s nothing more to it than mixing all the ingredients in a large pitcher, stirring well, and then refrigerating until chilled. It can’t get much easier than that!

Pina Colada Sangria

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Piña Colada Sangria

One sip of Piña Colada Sangria and you’ll be transported to a warm, tropical wonderland!  It’s the perfect summertime party drink and it only requires 3 simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the Moscato, crushed pineapple and Coconut Rum.

  2. Stir well.

  3. Refrigerate until chilled.

  4. Garnish with mint, a pineapple wedge or with maraschino cherries. (optional)

Pina Colada Sangria

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