When it’s summer, I am seriously obsessed with mojitos. Well, lets be honest here, I am always obsessed with mojitos, but it seems like summer is the perfect time for them. I love using the fresh mint from my garden, as well as fresh berries. They are so simple to whip up, and the options are endless on how to flavor them – berries, herbs, fruits…there’s always something to dress up the original mojito. Today I am sharing a really easy recipe for Blackberry Mojitos, and I know you are going to love it! If you follow my blog, then you probably already know that I love a good ...
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Cranberry Ginger Cocktail & Quick Cranberry Holiday Mocktail Recipes
Late fall is such an exciting and busy time of the year. It seems like once October hits, we have so many things going on and the time flies by! That’s why I like coming up with ideas of things I will make for the holidays, before the holidays sneak up on me. Not only do we have Thanksgiving and Christmas around the end of the year, but we also have my oldest son’s birthday, and my grandmother-in-law’s birthday. I definitely need to keep everything organized and stay on top of things. Another thing I am always concerned about when the holidays come around, are ...
The BEST Homemade Basil Lemonade
Happy National Lemonade day, y’all! Did you know that was today?! I had no idea up until a few months ago, but it goes great with summer, because lemonade is the perfect summer beverage! I have been experimenting all summer with fun drinks, and this one is one of the best! I’ve been growing fresh herbs in my garden, so I have been infusing them into drinks and different recipes, and it’s always so delicious. Recently I made a Lemon Rosemary Iced Tea Margarita, and they were delicious…. Then, I shared how to make a super simple Basil Simple Syrup (which you will use in this ...
Peach Margaritas
Living in Georgia, peaches are a big deal. Georgia peaches when in season are the juiciest, most delicious peach out there. There are so many varieties, over 40 produced just in Georgia, that there is definitely one that you have to love. Some are more sweet, others more tart, but the Clingstone variety is most popular for just eating straight up. I used that variety (which is likely what you find in your grocery store, too) for making these margaritas because it is juicier than some of the other varieties and always nice and sweet! These drinks are perfect on a warm day in the middle ...
Pomegranate Limeade
One thing I absolutely love about summer is hanging out with our friends, the kids, and being poolside. Last summer was filled with Strawberry Basil Margaritas and Blueberry Basil Margaritas by the pitcher. The pool never gets too hot with a fresh marg in hand! Well, this summer is a little different considering I have a little (I should probably refer to baby dos as big by now) bun in the oven. No margaritas for me…well, not until this little bundle of joy pops out in mid to late July. That’s okay…living in Georgia that means I still have 2 good months of pool/margarita ...
Easy Cranberry Margaritas
It’s no secret that I love margaritas, but I really love taking a couple shortcuts while making them. No one ever notices anything different when I make margaritas, so it’s really a win win. Making the perfect margarita doesn't have to be hard, and even with a simple substitution, you don’t sacrifice any flavor. I love the idea of Cranberry Margaritas around the holidays. Even though margaritas have a reputation of being a summer drink, by adding the more tart cranberries, it brings them down to a less tropical-fruity level. Even though the cranberries are tart, the ...