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]]>The Champagne still shines through and is not replaced or hidden by any other juices. The bitters bring a wonderful taste to this drink while the sugar cube dissolves slowly showing all those bubbles and making a wonderful effect.
Wish you all had a wonderful Christmas and as New Year is around the corner I wish you all a wonderful new one filled with blessings and may you can be able to see and rejoice in the simple things life has to offer you as well as for the great ones.
How to make pomegranate champagne cocktail
Begin with placing a sugar cube into a champagne flute. Next, add bitters and let the sugar cube soak in. Then, add pomegranate arils to the flute. Finally, open and slowly pour the Champagne on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant drink!
Hope you will try this Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail. Don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results.
Other drinks you may like to try
Try this Melon Mojito, a quick and easy recipe with melon, limes, mint,. Garnish with pomegranate seeds for color and texture.
Red Wine Sangria is the kind of drink perfect for parties and family gatherings. It is quick, easy to prepare and you can easily make it a day in advance.
Sparkling water and Limoncino are a great combination making this Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade an amazing drink all will love.
For more beverage ideas check our full collection of Drinks.
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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 white sugar cube
- 2 dashes bitters (about 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tsp fresh pomegranate arils
- 4 fl oz chilled Champagne
Instructions
- Place a sugar cube into a champagne flute. Add bitters and let soak in.
- Add pomegranate arils.
- Open and slowly add the Champagne on top. Serve immediately.
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]]>This smoothie is incredible, beyond my expectations. It is true when everybody says that it tastes like a cake just in a healthier way. Pumpkin and apples make such a good combination turning this pumpkin-apple smoothie into a perfect fall treat. You can start your day with this pumpkin apple smoothie or have it as a snack later in the day.
My daughters would never eat roasted pumpkin by itself, if I hide it in various recipes like my chocolate pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin roll, pumpkin Dutch baby pancake and now in smoothies, they like it very much. I even filled some popsicle molds with some of this smoothie, put them in the freezer, and turned them into an incredible treat they enjoyed later.
This recipe for Pumpkin Apple Smoothie is adapted after Kristine’s Kitchen with slightly fewer changes. Added some more pumpkin and a whole banana, some honey, and a bit of vanilla along with all the pumpkin pie spice. Give it a try, it is a must for this time of the year.
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Pumpkin Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (25g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1 medium apple
- 1 banana , cut into pieces and frozen
- 1 tbsp (20g) honey
- 3/4 cup (175g) yogurt
- 1/2 cup (120g) milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Dash of ground cloves
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place oats in the bowl of the blender and blend for about 30 seconds until finely chopped.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour into individual glasses and sprinkle the tops with some cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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]]>Sangria is the kind of drink perfect for parties, family gatherings as it is quick, easy to prepare and can be made a day in advance.
All you need is a dry red wine, some fruits, your favorite brandy or liqueur and some sparkling water. Simple as that. In no more than 10 minutes this beautiful, colorful cocktail is done. The only thing is that is better to let it chill for at least 4 hours and even better overnight so the flavors combine, all the juices from fruits adding sweetness and aroma to the red wine.
I was quite excited about this recipe as it is very similar in taste and look like the ones served in Spain. Though Sangria is it often served during summer this is definitely a recipe worth making all year-round.
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Recipe adapted after foodnetwork
Red Wine Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine , like Rioja
- 1/2 cup brandy or your favorite liqueur
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple
- 1 cup sparkling water
- ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Squeeze the orange juice into a bowl.
- Cut the orange, apple and lemon into thin slices. Transfer the fruits into the pitcher.
- Add sugar, orange juice and wine over the fruits.
- Add the brandy or liqueur. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Before serving pour the sparkling water and serve in glasses filled with ice and fruits.
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]]>To prepare this refreshing lavender lemonade, start by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiled, remove the water from heat and add lavender and sugar. Cover the mixture and let it infuse for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
After 30 minutes, strain the lavender-infused water and pour it into a serving carafe. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water to the carafe. Give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients.
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness and tartness according to your preference by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
Once you’ve achieved the desired balance of flavors, garnish the lavender lemonade with lemon slices for an extra burst of citrus aroma and visual appeal. Serve the lemonade chilled over ice cubes for a refreshing and delightful beverage perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this fragrant and flavorful lavender lemonade!
Hope you will try this Lavender Lemonade. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. For more beverage ideas check our full collection of Drinks.
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Lavender Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lavender flowers , rinsed or a tablespoon of dried lavender flowers
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add lavender and sugar. Cover and let infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain the lavender water and pour into a serving carafe. Add lemon juice and cold water. Taste and adjust according to your preference either adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve it chilled over ice cubes.
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]]>This drink is perfect for a relaxing time with your family or friends and even parties. You can even add some rum or gin and make an unforgettable cocktail ready for the party.
If you don’t like to feel pieces of pomegranate or melon in your drink just combine melon puree with lime juice, sugar, and water, serve over ice cubes, and garnish with mint leaves. You will love this Melon Mojito, I am sure of it. Wish you all a wonderful summer.
How to make melon mojito
To whip up this refreshing melon mojito, start by cutting 4 melon slices into 1-inch pieces. Then, puree the melon in a food processor until it’s smooth, yielding about 1 cup of melon puree. Additionally, cut 1 slice into small pieces for serving purposes.
Next, in a bowl, combine lime juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add fresh mint leaves to the mixture and gently mash them with a muddler to release their aromatic oils.
In a pitcher, combine the melon puree with the lime-mint mixture and water, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
When you’re ready to serve, fill your glasses halfway with ice cubes. Add a handful of pomegranate seeds, along with the small pieces of melon and additional mint leaves for garnish. Finally, pour the melon lemonade mixture into each glass, and enjoy this delightful and refreshing melon mojito!
Hope you will try this Melon Mojito. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. For more beverage ideas check our full collection of Drinks.
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Melon Mojito
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 quart) water or sparkling water
- 5 slices melon , peeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 limes , juiced
- 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Rum , optional
Instructions
- Cut 4 melon slices in 1 inch pieces. Puree melon in a food processor until smooth. You need about 1 cup of melon puree. Cut 1 slice in small pieces for serving.
- Place lime juice and sugar into a bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add fresh mint leaves and gently mash with a muddler.
- Combine melon puree with lime mixture and water in a pitcher.
- When serving fill your glasses halfway with ice cubes. Add pomegranate seeds, small melon pieces, mint leaves and melon lemonade. Enjoy.
Nutrition
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]]>Latte Macchiato is as you all know a beverage that contains coffee and it differs from a caffe latte as the milk is added first in the glass and then the espresso creates a “layered” drink that everybody loves.
So let’s enjoy this drink together. Happy morning to everybody.
How to make vanilla latte macchiato without a machine or steam wand
To make a delicious layered coffee, begin by heating the milk with vanilla and sugar (if desired) in a saucepan. Ensure the milk is hot, but it does not need to boil.
Next, prepare the espresso using your preferred method, either a French press or a traditional stovetop espresso maker. If you find the espresso too strong, dilute it with a little hot water.
Pour the hot milk into a French press. Cover with the lid and pump the plunger up and down vigorously until you achieve the desired froth.
Fill a glass almost to the top with the frothy milk. Set the glass aside for a minute, allowing the milk to settle and separate from the thick foam on top.
Slowly pour the espresso over the milk. You’ll see the espresso layer settle between the milk and the foam, creating a beautiful three-layer effect.
Optionally, sprinkle cocoa powder on top for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly layered coffee. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram.
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Vanilla Latte Macchiato
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1 ½ tsp sugar , optional
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (you can also use vanilla bean paste or vanilla bean)
- Cocoa powder for top
Instructions
- Heat milk with vanilla and sugar if using. It is not necessary to boil it just make sure is hot.
- Prepare the espresso with either the French press, or as I do, with a simple traditional stovetop espresso maker. If you think it is too strong add some hot water to it.
- Pour the hot milk into the French press. Cover with the top and pump up and down until the desired froth is formed.
- Pour the frothy milk into a glass until almost full. Set aside for a minute to let the milk separate from the thick foam on top.
- Pour the espresso over the milk and you will see how it sets between milk and foam, creating this three layer effect.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder on top if desired and serve.
Nutrition
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]]>How to make apricot ginger lemonade
Combine the lime juice mixture with the apricot puree, grated ginger, and water to make the lemonade. Add ice to serving glasses, fill each glass with the lemonade, and garnish with lime pieces or slices. Serve immediately.
Hope you will try this apricot ginger lemonade. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. For more beverage ideas check our full collection of Drinks.
Apricot Ginger Lemonade - Sun-Fun Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 medium limes)
- 1/4 cup honey , or more to taste
- 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup apricot puree (about 5-6 fresh ripe apricots)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Peel and grate the ginger on the smaller grating slots of the grater.
- Place lime juice and honey into a bowl or pitcher and stir until combined.
- Peel apricots and mash them with a fork, no need for a fool mash. (Make sure the apricots are ripe either wise it will be difficult to mash)
- To make the lemonade combine lime juice mixture with the apricot puree, ginger and add water.
- Add ice to serving glasses and fill each glass with lemonade. Garnish with lime pieces or slices.
Nutrition
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]]>How to make pineapple coconut banana smoothie
Begin by placing all ingredients into a blender: the coconut milk, plain or vanilla yogurt, 1 medium banana, chopped pineapple, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, ice cubes, honey and lime juice. Cover and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Hope you will try this pineapple coconut banana smoothie. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. For more beverage ideas check our full collection of Drinks.
Pineapple Coconut Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup ice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a blender, place all ingredients, cover and process until smooth.
- Pour into chilled glasses and serve.
Nutrition
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Hot Chocolate with Red Wine
Ingredients
- 3 tsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 cup milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bring wine to a simmer over low heat . ** Heating the wine first is optional, do that only if you want to reduce the alcohol level. If not, simply add the wine over the cocoa and milk mixture, and bring everything to a boil.
- Meanwhile in a bowl combine cocoa powder with sugar and salt. Add 2 or 3 tbsp of milk and stir well to combine. Add the rest of the milk, stir well and add over the wine. Bring to a boil while whisking from time to time.
- Pour into your serving cups and serve.
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]]>I have decided to can some of them for the winter days. We love canned sweet or sour cherries, we serve them as a drink, or dessert, the taste is quite strong and refreshing. Actually the juice from canned cherries was the first juice my little daughter accepted to drink after milk. So this is one of the reasons I still keep doing canned cherries, as kids simply adore it.
If you don’t want to have so much juice, you can fill the jars with cherries up to 2/3 of it’s capacity. This depends on each person preference and the way is going to be served.
Canned Sweet Cherries
Ingredients
- 6 pounds (3kg) sweet or sour firm cherries
- lemon juice of 2 or 3 lemons
- 4 tbsp (60g) sugar for each jar
- 10 or 12 (27 fl oz-800ml) jars
Instructions
- Wash the jars and lids thoroughly in hot soapy water or use your dishwasher machine. Let them drain well. Put the lids into a bowl of hot water and leave them for 5 minutes.
- Wash the cherries in cold water. Remove the pits if desired, I preferred not to this time.
- Fill each jar with cherries, up to 1/2 of its capacity. Add 4 tbsp of sugar on each jar.
- Cover cherries in jar with boiled water leaving 1/2 inch head space. Squeeze the lemons and split the juice to the jars.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (180C).
- Put the lids, and place the jars into a baking tray. Place the baking tray into the oven and add hot water into the tray. Leave for about 1 hour until the water in jars starts to boil, and some bubbles start to rise onto the top. Reduce the heat to 300F (150 C) and let them boil another 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down. Keep them in a cool place or in your pantry until ready to be served. I like to serve them chilled so I refrigerate them a day before serving.
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