Description I was messing around in my kitchen one day and was craving hot cocoa. Since I only had dark chocolate on hand, I used that, and for a festive touch added cinnamon. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Serve hot. Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 ½ teaspoons … Read more
Description Super easy iced coffee that can be made with items you most likely have. Ingredients 1 cup brewed coffee ½ cup soy milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®) Instructions Pour coffee into an ice cube tray; freeze until … Read more
Description This delightful cocktail was a hit at the country club where we had my cousin’s bridal shower. As soon they tasted mine, everyone was up there ordering one from the bartender. Ingredients 1 fluid ounce vodka 1 fluid ounce coffee liqueur 1 fluid ounce creme de menthe 1 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur 1 … Read more
Description This has become a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in our house. The kids love it, and so do I. Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 ¼ cups milk ¼ teaspoon mint extract, or more to taste 9 drops green food coloring 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, or to taste (Optional) 2 tablespoons whipped cream, or … Read more
Description Refreshing on a hot day, and not bad for you! In my opinion, this beverage tastes better than the over-priced commercial version. Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 cup ice water 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 12 cubes ice ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ cup white sugar Instructions In a blender combine … Read more
Description This is THE batter to use for absolutely delicious and buttery Hot Buttered Rums! You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ingredients 1 pound butter 1 pound brown sugar 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions Melt … Read more
Description I love this recipe for every day, especially for winter. It is a tiny bit spicy and more of a sugary thing! If you try it, please share it! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger Instructions Combine milk sugar and ground ginger in a saucepan; cook over … Read more
Description One of my favorite beverages when I was a little girl was made with the soursop fruit. You can use either white or brown sugar for this punch. Ingredients 1 soursop fruit, peeled and cut into chunks 1 ½ cups milk, or to taste 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 2 teaspoons vanilla extract … Read more
Description Enjoy this refreshing and soothing drink any time of the year. Ingredients 2 cups boiling water 1 cup lavender flowers 2 cups cold water 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar Instructions Place the lavender in a pitcher; pour the boiling water over the lavender; cover with plastic wrap and allow to steep 10 … Read more
Description This bitter, spicy Aztec drink is what modern ‘Hot Chocolate’ is based from. For a more authentic version the way the Aztecs enjoyed, chill the Xocolatl before drinking. Ingredients 1 ½ cups water 1 green chile pepper, sliced 4 cups water ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions Bring 1 1/2 cup … Read more