Amanda’s Sangria

Description This is a wonderfully flavorful summertime (or anytime) beverage. Most any fruit you would like to use (except bananas) will probably work with this recipe. You can even use frozen fruit like peaches and berries (but thaw them, first). Ingredients 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine ½ cup rum 1 lemon, sliced 1 orange, … Read more

Delicious Chocolate Shake

Description This is a delicious, quick and easy recipe for a creamy, luscious chocolate shake! Ingredients 2 scoops chocolate ice cream 2 tablespoons powdered chocolate drink mix 1 cup milk Instructions Combine ice cream drink mix powder and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Prep Time: 5 mins Total … Read more

Blueberry Banana Milkshake

Description This is my kid’s favorite milkshake. Made with vanilla ice cream and yummy, healthy blueberries and bananas, it’s a perfect summertime treat! Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk 1 ½ cups blueberries 1 banana ¼ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Place vanilla ice cream and milk in a blender; … Read more

Iced Horchata Coffee

Description Iced Gevalia® Cold Brew Coffee gets a flair of Mexico with hints of almond and cinnamon. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups water ½ cup raw almonds 16 ounces Gevalia® Cold Brew Concentrate – House Blend 1 tablespoon blue agave nectar 1 tray ice cubes 4 cinnamon sticks (Optional) Instructions Combine rice … Read more

Vodka Lemonade with Mint

Description This is a cool and refreshing adult vodka lemonade drink for summertime, or any time! Garnish with mint sprigs. Ingredients 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped ⅔ cup white sugar 12 fluid ounces vodka 1 cup fresh lemon juice crushed ice Instructions Combine chopped mint and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in vodka … Read more

Amy’s Lavender Lemonade

Description 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. Ingredients 1 tray ice cubes ¼ cup dried lavender 2 cups boiling water ¾ cup white sugar 8 lemons 5 cups … Read more

Mint Tea Punch

Description Tea, mint, sugar, orange and lemon juices make this a quick and easy, refreshingly delicious drink on a hot summer’s day, given to me by a true Southern lady. Goes great with Cajun or spicy foods too. Every time I serve this someone asks me for the recipe! Ingredients 3 cups boiling water 12 … Read more

Easy Apple Cider

Description Simple spiced apple cider! I used to buy the spices already mixed at the grocery store, and they stopped carrying it this year, so I just made my own. This is great for a shower or get together and the slow cooker keeps it warm, so guests can enjoy it through the night. When … Read more

Easiest Eggnog

Description Would the night be complete without egg nog? Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons sugar 2 ⅓ cups low-fat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 dash ground nutmeg Instructions Blend together eggs sugar milk vanilla and nutmeg. Serve chilled. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 3