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You’re planning a cocktail party. Maybe it’s to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or a significant achievement, such as that terrific job you’ve been working towards. Whatever the reason (and you don’t really need a reason, do you) it’s always a pleasant occasion where friends can get together and enjoy a cocktail or two; and [...]
“This was a dessert/beverage experiment my boyfriend and I came up with – so good! Each person can mix to suit himself/herself! Half-and-half and sugar can be added to taste if desired.” Ingredients 12 cups brewed coffee 1 pint French vanilla ice cream 12 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur Directions Brew 12 cups of coffee. [...]
“A great drink made with coconut rum and pineapple juice, and garnished with a cherry.” Ingredients 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger coconut flavored rum 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger pineapple juice 1 maraschino cherry Directions In a rocks glass, pour coconut rum over ice. Pour pineapple juice to top. Garnish with maraschino cherry. source [...]
“I tried this drink when in Aruba… one of my favorite drinks especially on a hot summer day!!! Enjoy” Ingredients 2 tablespoons vodka 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur 2 tablespoons rum cream liqueur 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 1/2 cups ice cubes Directions In a blender, combine the vodka, Irish [...]
A refreshing agua fresca is a popular drink in Mexico and all over Latin America. Agua frescas are basically fresh ripe fruit juices, sweetened and served over or blended with ice. An interesting variation is to freeze a fruity white wine and then crush it and substitute it for the crushed ice. Make two batches [...]
Serve this bubbly alcohol-free punch for brunches, graduations, and just about any family gathering. Ingredients 64-ounce bottle apple juice or cider, chilled 64-ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail , chilled 1 liter (33.8 ounces) club soda , chilled Orange slices (optional) Ice Cubes Directions 1. In a punch bowl combine half of the apple juice [...]
Pina coladas never tasted so good. We added fresh lemon juice to offset the sweetness for this perfect summer drink. Servings: Makes 10 cups. (Nutrition facts are based on 1 cup per serving.) Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz. each) cream of coconut 2 cans (20 oz. each) pineapple chunks in own juice, adding enough [...]
When entertaining guests at a summer cookout, start off the festivities with this low-calorie three-fruit beverage served over ice. It’s perfect for diabetics. Servings: 10 Total: 15 mins Ingredients 2 cups orange juice, chilled 1 cup unsweetened white grape juice, chilled 1 cup reduced-calorie cranberry juice 1 1-liter bottle diet lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled [...]
Frozen peach slices replace ice cubes in this fruity nonalcoholic punch. Servings: Makes 12 Prep: 15 mins Total: 15 mins Ingredients 1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed 2-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled 1 cup peach or apricot nectar, chilled 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups carbonated water, chilled 12 frozen unsweetened peach slices [...]
This cool drink recipe goes together easily. Keep smoothies cold in prechilled insulated jugs or in tightly sealed plastic bottles placed in an ice-packed cooler. Ingredients 3 medium bananas, cut up 1 cup sliced strawberries or peeled mango chunks 2 cups apricot nectar 1 8-ounce carton plain yogurt 2 tablespoons honey Directions 1. In a [...]