BEVERAGES

So what do you do after the kids go to sleep on Christmas Eve? I have mentioned before that I am usually in our room (& have been all night) wrapping gifts until the kids wake the next morning. Not this year. I finally started ahead of schedule & didn’t wait to wrap. So this year I plan on taking Christmas Eve to sit & relax with the hubs a little. Maybe we will make a couple of these Gingerbread White Russian cocktails to have before bed. It’s the perfect little Christmas drink with all that wonderful gingerbread flavor. Add some of those cookies we will leave out. Much better than a glass of milk to go with cookies. Perfection I tell you.

Really – I’m so looking forward to setting out the gifts & stockings, curling up on the couch with the hubs & enjoying this with some Christmas sugar cookies. It’s the perfect holiday flavors all in one night.

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Gingerbread White Russian

Ingredients

**2- servings
4 ounces whole milk
4 ounces vodka
4 ounces homemade Kahlua
3 tsp molasses
1/4 tsp ground ginger
cinnamon/sugar mixture for rimming the glasses
ice ball

Instructions

Pour a little cinnamon/sugar mixture on shallow plate
Wet rim of glasses & dip rim in cinnamon & sugar.
Add ice ball to glasses -or fill with ice
In an ice filled cocktail shaker - combine milk, vodka & Kahlua & shake
Add molasses & ginger - shake again
Strain into prepared glasses
Enjoy

Want more great holiday beverages?

Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail

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Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail

Oh tis’ the season for entertaining. Seems like now more than ever the parties are happening nearly every night. I know we can’t keep up with all the festivities this time of year. I’m actually trying to scale back the things that end up on the calendar for the sake of our sanity. Maybe next year we will host a party – maybe. But I’m sure you all are hosting all sorts of gatherings so that means you could probably use some new drink ideas to serve all your friends & family. So I had to share with you this fabulous Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail. It’s the perfect holiday drink- cranberry, a little fizz & then the ever so popular whiskey. You can’t go wrong.

If we were hosting a party this year – this would be the drink on special for sure. It’s ALL HOLIDAY.

You can serve it on the rocks if you like – however I prefer the Whiskey Ball

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Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

**Per glass
1 ounce Crown Royal Whiskey
1 ounce ginger ale
1 ounce cranberry juice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in rocks glass over Whiskey Ball
Garnish with cranberries

Looking for more holiday drink ideas?

Champagne Punch

Honey Irish Cream

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Candy Cane Vodka

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

Happy December all!!! I’m in gift making mode around here. We had a great holiday weekend. When the hubs is home that doesn’t mean down time. We are usually busy working on projects for the house or he’s helping me work. I have been SO BUSY with my one client & helping her get all her images ready for her store’s relaunch – I’m working round the clock these days to keep up. I’m also employing the help of everyone in the house so I can keep it together. So since time is tight – I came up with this SIMPLE & tasty little gift of Candy Cane Vodka you can put together quick.

With just 2 simple ingredients & some adorable bottles – it makes the cutest gift.

Just pour it in, add your candy canes & store away for a short time. Then it’s ready for giving! (or enjoying for yourself)

I think homemade liquors are great as gifts. It’s more special than just picking up something at the corner store & tastes better too.

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Candy Cane Vodka

Ingredients

8-10 ounces vodka
1-2 full size candy canes

Instructions

Pour vodka into a mason jar
Add candy canes
Close lid & let sit about 1 week for the candy canes to completely dissolve.
Give it a good shake prior to use
Transfer to gift bottles if desired.

Want more homemade liquors?

Homemade Sipping Brandy

Apple Pie Infused Bourbon

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Champagne Punch

Crock Pot Cranberry Cider

Looking for a last minute bevie to serve your guests tomorrow? How about a super easy drink to serve at all your holiday gatherings? I have the thing for you & you can serve it through New Year’s. It’s nice to have a punch bowl sitting out for guest to serve themselves instead of having to play bartender all day long. Just have a little cooler of ice next to the table so they can pack their glass & you are free to enjoy your own festivities. This Champagne Punch takes just a couple minutes to prepare, is super pretty when served & adds a touch of sophistication to your gathering.

If you are wondering about the ice ball – It’s FABULOUS. I picked up the smaller version to start. You see – the size & shape of your ice has a huge impact on the taste of your beverage. The larger the ice- the more surface area touching the beverage – making it colder & giving it better flavor. Larger ice also melts slower – so your beverage won’t become watered down before it’s gone. LOVE these. You can pick up this Ice Ball Maker Moldfor this size ball. Or you can pick up Whiskey Ballfor a larger size.

So anyhow- look how gorgeous this drink is!! I think it’s the perfect addition to any party.

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Champagne Punch

Ingredients

1 750ml bottle dry champagne
3 cups cold ginger ale
1 ounce triple sec
cranberries
ice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except ice in large punch bowl
Stir to combine
Serve in lightly packed rocks glass - cocktail style

Looking for more holiday beverage ideas?

Cran-Apple Bourbon Punch

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Sour Pom-Cider {Cocktail & Mocktail}

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

Hello my dear friends!!! Are you looking for a great fall beverage to serve your guests this Thanksgiving?? Have I got the drink for you!! Bourbon is all the rage right now – which is why I dedicated an entire week to bourbon recipes a while back. This Sour Pom-Cider {Cocktail & Mocktail} has that great fall cider flavor but it’s mixed with pomegranate liquor & of course bourbon. WIN WIN!! It’s easy to make & your guests will LOVE it! Oh & I included a non-alcoholic version too. So really you can’t go wrong. This bourbon drink will keep everyone happy during your holiday festivities.

To get the recipe – head on over to see my friend Kelly at Live Laugh Rowe! I’m sharing the details on this tasty bevie over at her place today while she’s touring Rome!! I can’t wait to hear all about her adventures when she returns. I have been following her on Instagram – you should too. She always has something amazing to share – including all her fun she’s having on her trip.

Want more great beverage ideas?

Cran-Apple Bourbon Punch

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Reese’s Frappuccino w/ Reese’s Spreads

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

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Up here in the Pacific Northwest we drink coffee beverages 24/7. There are coffee huts on every corner – if not 2-3 per parking lot. It’s just a culture thing here & I absolutely love it. But I usually don’t stop at the huts. I like to make my favorite beverages at home so I can have them any time of day, whenever I want a little something. In order to do this I like to stock up on great ingredients so I can make a great variety of flavors. My latest creation & new favorite flavor is this Reese’s Frappuccino w/ Reese’s Spreads.

You see – I was wandering through Walmart on our weekly shopping trip when I came across this Reese’s Spreads in the peanut butter isle. I mean – the perfect combination of chocolate & peanut butter in spreadable form is like heaven in a jar in my book.

I added all my ingredients to the blender – adding my 2 tbsp of Reese’s Spreads last. Blend & serve! There isn’t a whole lot that goes in to this drink- but it tastes so delicious, one would never know. With just 4 ingredients & blend – you are done in less than a minute or two. #AnySnackPerfect

This is the perfect peanut butter & chocolate frappuccino! I love to have one mid-day while here in the studio.

Now the whip cream & drizzle topping is optional – but when making it at home, I like to get the full coffee house experience.

I encourage you to attend the in-store demo in your area to try Reese’s Spreads paired with apples November 13-16. Find a location near you.

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Reese’s Frappuccino

Ingredients

2 cups chilled strong coffee
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp Reese's Spreads
2 cups ice
opt - whipped cream & drizzle for topping

Instructions

Place coffee, ice, milk & Reese's Spread in blender & blend until frothy
Serve

Based on the iconic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, new Reese’s Spreads will make snacking even more delicious by adding the unique, one-of-a-kind combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors to any food, anytime, anywhere.

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Plum Fruit Leather

Zeppole

Homemade Fortune Cookies

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Pumpkin Buttered Rum

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Ahhhhh – ’tis the season for warm drinks. It’s so nice to hold that warm glass in your hand, sit by the fire & cozy up with your honey on a chilly evening. For me, I’m usually choosing between a warm beverage or a treat – but with this Pumpkin Buttered Rum, I feel like I get the best of both. It’s got that great pumpkin flavor to go along with the season & then that wonderful brown sugar. Mmmmmmm – seriously. If it didn’t need that flavor of rum to make it what it is- I would be finding a way to make this into a mocktail to be enjoyed during the day. It’s definitely the perfect fall drink.

Usually I associate rum with summer & tropical stuff. But change it up & add it to a warm beverage & it changes the whole vibe. It suddenly becomes cozy & comforting. Perfect for these colder, darker days.

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Pumpkin Buttered Rum

Ingredients

**Per glass
2 ounces dark rum
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 pat butter
2-3 ounces hot water

Instructions

Place butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice in bottom of glass & muddle together
Pour in rum & hot water - stir
Top with another pat of butter if desired
Garnish with cinnamon stick

Want more holiday bevvies?

Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Blackberry Irish Whiskey Sour

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Cran-Apple Bourbon Punch {Bourbon Week – Day 4}

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

When I’m hosting a gathering – be it for the holidays or otherwise, there are a few things I always want. One, I want the house to smell amazing when guests first step in the front door. Two – I want the menu to be simple & one that I don’t have to tend to all day. I want to enjoy my guests. Three – I want everyone to be able to find & grab their appetizers, snacks & bevvies easily. So that’s what makes drinks like this Cran-Apple Bourbon Punch so AWESOME. It cooks & then stays warm in the slow cooker. The house smells AMAZING with all the cinnamon & spices too. I can just toss it all in there & it’s ready to go.

Really – it’s so nice to have a warm beverage to serve guests during holiday parties. Which is why I had to include this one in bourbon week. With the popularity of bourbon right now- this one will surely be a hit with your guests.

You could do a separate batch in another crock pot without the bourbon if you want to offer a non-alcoholic version.

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Cran-Apple Bourbon Punch {Bourbon Week – Day 4}

Ingredients

1 gallon fresh apple cider
1 pkt mulling spices about 3/4 cup
2-1/2 - 4 cups bourbon depending on how strong you want it
1 cup cranberries
Apple wedges from 2 apples

Instructions

Add all ingredients- except bourbon- to crock pot
Cook on low 1-2 hours
Turn off - allow to cool about 15 minutes
Add bourbon
Serve in low ball glass with floating cranberries
Sip warm

Don’t miss yesterday’s Captain Crunch Bourbon Balls

Want more great beverages?

Cinnamon Roll Hot Chocolate

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Honey Bourbon Apple Cider {Bourbon Week – Day 2}

Apple Pie Infused Bourbon

Today is day 2 of Bourbon Week! With the holidays now upon us I thought I would share with you this lovely warm Honey Bourbon Apple Cider. It’s perfect for all those holiday gatherings you have coming up. You know this would be fabulous on Thanksgiving. I mean really – warm cider with a splash of bourbon – it has the holidays all wrapped up in this cozy little glass.

I can tell you – it smells incredible while cooking. You could even make a separate batch without the bourbon for the kiddos. I know we will be having this out on the porch on these chilly fall evenings.

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Honey Bourbon Apple Cider {Bourbon Week – Day 2}

Ingredients

12 ounces apple cider
6 ounces bourbon
1 apple - cut in thick wedges
3 tbsp raw honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Place cider, apple, cinnamon & honey in saucepan
Bring to a boil - stirring to incorporate all ingredients
Let simmer about 5 minutes to continue to release flavors
Strain into pitcher
Add bourbon
Pour into low ball glass
Garnish with apple wedge
Sip warm

Don’t miss yesterday’s Bourbon post!

Want more warm bevvies?

Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

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Apple Pie Infused Bourbon {Bourbon Week – Day 1}

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Do you like to give food related gifts this time of year? How about having something really nice to bring to gatherings for a hostess gift? I like food related gifts because they are so personal. But sometimes it’s hard to decide on what to give – so I find it best to stick with what things that are trending at the time. Bourbon is one thing that is SO HOT right now AND it makes for a FABULOUS gift. So I thought I would dedicate this whole week to bourbon recipes – starting with this Apple Pie Infused Bourbon. This infused bourbon is simple to make & will wow both your guests & gift recipients alike.

Maybe whip up a few batches & keep some on hand for yourself. One can’t give all good things away!!

If you love the flavors of apple pie – especially this time of year – this is the bourbon twist for you.

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Apple Pie Infused Bourbon

Ingredients

1 apple chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 750-milliliter bottle bourbon
1/4 cup Lemon Simple Syrup

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a canning jar
Let flavors blend in refrigerator for 4-6 days.
Shake to distribute flavors each day
Pour bourbon mixture through cheesecloth into another jar, discarding solids
Cover and store in refrigerator up to 2 months.

Want more fall beverage ideas?

Homemade Sipping Brandy

Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

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Jäger Bomb

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Jager Bomb – an iconic potent cocktail featuring Jagermeister shot dropped inside Red Bull. An alcoholic delight that you can mix in just a couple of minutes.

We don’t know who and when invented this amazing concoction but it is one of the most popular recipes and drinks in bars.

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Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate {Perfect Fall Family Day}

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

Fall here in Coeur d’Alene is positively delightful. Fall has always been my favorite season – which is strange because I grew up in So Cal – where there really isn’t too much variation in the seasons. But I love fall none the less & now that I live here – I get to truly experience it in all it’s glory. Every year we try to make sure we head out for a family day to do a fall color drive. Usually this takes up our whole day – but our weekends to get things done are getting shorter & shorter. Seems we always have way more on the agenda for the short 2 days than is actually reasonable. So we decided to try to fit in our trip to see our good ol’ friend Joe at his farm to pick some apples too. It proved to be a VERY full day – but it was great to get out & enjoy all that is fall in Cd’A as a family. At the end I whipped up some Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate & it was the perfect ending to the day.

Just one of many apple trees. We will be going back in another week or so to get these red delicious. They weren’t quite ready yet. But we did pick up about 40lbs of Molly delicious. So I have been working that crock pot (in fact I had the hubs pick me up a second one to really get things going) & churning out apple butter in mass quantities. I had so much I gave some out to all the neighbors & I still have so many apples left.

Joe was harvesting these concord grapes & making juice. Last year he gave me just one bundle & I was able to make several jars of homemade concord grape jam. It was delicious.

We also picked some blackberries. Not all of them were quite ready – but this one was perfect.

Then we headed out to check out the AMAZING fall colors around here.

Check out just how gorgeous these fall colors are here in North Idaho!

I captured these with my phone- I didn’t take the big girl camera with me for the day.

We had a ton of running around to do & I really don’t like leaving it in the car.

When we get a chance to visit one of the 17 area lakes here – I am reminded of just how blessed we are that we can live here.

After a few more stops to the nursery for some front porch decor & a stop to pick up some key ingredients for some things I’m working on – we headed home. The kids wanted a campfire – so the hubs went out to get the fire going & I decided to whip up some Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate. Did you know that you can use coffee creamer for more than coffee?? I like to add it to so many drinks – especially with great flavors like Pumpkin Pie Spice this time of year.

Once the fire was going we all gathered around & just enjoyed each other’s company.

We knocked out the last of the s’mores ingredients I had left in the pantry for the season too.

I’m so loving our new back yard & our fire pit. Next summer I will share more of the yard with you & all that we have done with it.

We moved in & completed projects so late in the season that things are not quite done yet.

The hot chocolate was FABULOUS! Love the seasonal flavors!

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Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate {Perfect Fall Family Day}

Ingredients

4 cups milk
4 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer
1 cup white chocolate chips
Marshmallows pumpkin caramel , pinch of cinnamon for topping.

Instructions

Combine milk, white chocolate chips & creamer to medium saucepan & heat over medium-low until chocolate chips are melted & mixture is hot.
Do not allow to boil but keep at a simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat & allow to cool slightly before ladling into mugs
Garnish with marshmallows, caramel & a pinch of cinnamon
Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Caramel

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Pudding

Pumpkin Pecan Bread

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White Witch Cocktail

Gingered Cider Hot Toddie

When I was a kid my best friend & I would throw a Halloween party every year, usually a couple days before Halloween. We would alternate houses for hosting, my mom would sew us matching costumes & a good portion of the school would attend. It was a great time every year. Do you usually go to a Halloween party?? How about hosting one?? If you do – I have the perfect easy cocktail for you to add to your party menu. This White Witch Cocktail is just a couple ingredients & whips together in just a few seconds. It will definitely keep all your party guests happy! I like this recipe because it’s made for adults – but it’s so simple to just omit the alcohol if you want to make a kid friendly version.

So maybe you don’t have a party going on this year.

You can still whip one of these up to enjoy while you pass out candy.

So for the kid friendly version – omit the vodka & creme de cacao.

Replace with milk & a splash of vanilla. Now everyone can have one.

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White Witch Cocktail

Ingredients

**Recipe is per person serving
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce white creme de cacao
1/4 cup ice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to your blender & blend on high 10-15 seconds
Once you reach a smoothie consistency - pour into our serving glass (martini glass or goblet)
Garnish with a witch's broom straw

Want more great beverages?

Vampire Punch

Crock Pot Cranberry Cider

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Pineapple Sparkler

Coconut Lime Iced Tea

Are you ready for fall or are you still hanging on for summer??? Well I’m sort of in-between. I love fall- it’s my favorite season. However, with the whole move & not getting to really jump in to summer posts here with both feet, I’m sort of wanting to cling on to summer for just a bit longer. The temps here this time of year are so up & down anyway – but I’m not complaining because if we were still back in Vegas, I would still be talking about 100’s. But with all that said – I just had to throw in this super tasty summertime Pineapple Sparkler that I know you will love.

This probably won’t be my last summer post of the season- but am feeling the need to wrap it up & start sharing with you all the fall ideas I have swirling around. I have to say- I started thinking about fall as soon as we got settled here back in July.

I love how easy it is to whip this up. I almost always keep a fresh pineapple on hand. So when I’m cutting one up to have with lunch – I just take a little & pop it in the blender with the other ingredients & there you go. Tropical drink in about 90 seconds – start to finish.

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Pineapple Sparkler

Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple- cut into chunks
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup cream of coconut
12 ounces coconut sparkling water
1-1/2 cups ice

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high for about 45-60 seconds- making sure all the ice is crushed before pouring into your serving glasses.
Garnish with pineapple, lime or mint.

Want more refreshing beverages to cool you down?

Blackberry Watermelon Fizz

Coco Piña Colada

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Coconut Lime Tea

By Kleinworth & Co 10 Comments

Coconut Lime Tea – perfectly brewed with the refreshing flavors of coconut & lime. Such a delicious way to hydrate all summer long.

You know – the weather has been so fickle. This time of year it can’t decide if it still wants to be summer or if it really would rather start heading into fall.

We have a couple of days of low 80’s – which is soooooo nice. (The So Cal girl in me really wishes it were like that all the time) But then it gets back up near 90 again & I start heading for the kitchen for a cool down.

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Blackberry Watermelon Fizz

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

Blackberry Watermelon Fizz is a quick & easy blended drink packed full of watermelon, blackberries, fizzy coconut water & sweet cream. It’s delicious!

Sweating yet? I bet you need a cool down. I have just the thing to help. This Blackberry Watermelon Fizz is a simple & easy drink recipe that is perfect for backyard bbq, pool parties or just chillin’ with the family over the weekend.

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Sour Berry Fizz

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

I have to say – it’s actually a little bit on the hot side here in CDA. I never really thought I would say that after living near Death Valley for so long. Don’t get me wrong – nothing compares to that kind of heat. 125 is just plain miserable. But we have actually flirted with 100 here- which seems strange here in North Idaho. So I am super happy that we splurged on A.C. for the house so I don’t have to suffer for these couple weeks a year that it gets uncomfortable. But that doesn’t mean that I have forgotten how to cool off in the summer. All those years of desert life has given me oodles of refreshing recipes to share with you all for years & years. 🙂 Like this Sour Berry Fizz for example – the perfect beverage to help you cool down on those super hot summer days.

This was a drink we would whip up before heading out to cool down by the pool. So refreshing.

Berries & sour together – YUM! Then adding the ginger ale gives the perfect fizz!

This is such a great party beverage! Your guests will LOVE IT!

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Sour Berry Fizz

Ingredients

**Recipe makes 1/2 pitcher
1 can 12 ounces Ginger Ale
6 Sour Berry Cubes

Instructions

Add ingredients to blender & blend on high approx 60 seconds.
Enjoy immediately

This post was originally shared on Or So She says for my monthly contributor recipe post.

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Watermelon Cherry Limeade

Lime Fauxjito

Creamy Watermelon Lime Chiller

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Tropical Cream Slushie

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These hot summer days sure do call for a cool down. It’s this time of the summer when the heat has been around for a bit that I start really craving the tropical drinks. Whenever we dine out I always order something with coconut, because you all know just how much I love coconut. It certainly makes me think of when we go on vacation back home to the beach. Since we won’t be heading back home any time soon, I decided to take my favorite flavor & make a truly delectable beverage that everyone can enjoy.

Not only is this super tropical with the coconut added to the lime juice & coconut sparkling water – but adding the International Delight Sweet Cream Creamer gives it that pretty blended drink look & taste that just makes it irresistible.

This really does taste like vacation in a tall refreshing glass.

Garnish with either a lemon or lime. I love the color of the lime popping against the crushed ice & cream.

I definitely like my food & drink to be pretty & visually exciting. These certainly fit that.

Picture serving these at your next summer party! Make a few pitchers & you will make everyone happy.

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Tropical Cream Slushie

Ingredients

12 ounces Coconut Sparkling Water
16 ice cubes
1 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp coconut syrup
1 tbsp International Delight Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer

Instructions

Add all ingredients except creamer to blender & blend at least 2 minutes.
Transfer to serving glass
Add creamer over top & garnish with lime wedge

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Coconut Raspberry Slush

Frozen Colada

Coco Pina Colada

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Coconut Raspberry Slush

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

Are you ready for a cool down? Yeah- I thought so. Now that it’s mid summer I thought I would share with you this Coconut Raspberry Slush. It’s a quick & simple slushie recipe that will have everyone raving til’ fall. We spent so many years in the heat of the desert that I have an over abundance of cool treat recipes to share with you all. I never seem to run out. We lived in various parts of Nevada for 12 long years. It’s warm there starting in March & doesn’t really get comfortable again until November. So that’s a whole lot of cool treats to keep us comfortable. This slushie is definitely one of our favorites.

I love the ease of this recipe. Everyone (kiddos included) can enjoy & it’s so easy that they can make it themselves too.

I love that it’s packed full of great raspberry flavor – so pretty too.

Just look at that great color!! This just makes me happy & is sure to be a crowd pleaser at every party! The kids LOVE it!

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Coconut Raspberry Slush

Course: Beverage

Author: Gina of Kleinworth & Co.

Ingredients

1-12 oz can ginger ale
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp coconut extract
2 cups ice
coconut for garnish

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high until all ice is crushed & no large pieces remain. This should be very slushie - no ice chunks.
Should take 2-4 minutes depending on your blender.

Want more cool & easy treats to keep you comfortable this summer?

Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream

Chocolate Malted Crunch Ice Cream – Just like you remember from Thrifty

Cake Batter Gelato

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Bubblegum Milkshake

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When I was a kid I always looked forward to summer because that was when Bubblegum Ice Cream became available. You see- where I was, they didn’t want kids chewing gum in school- so they didn’t offer bubblegum ice cream during the regular school year. Jump ahead to now- when I can literally get bubblegum ice cream whenever I want & it still brings back all those nostalgic memories of those special summer childhood days. My confession is that I originally set out to make my own bubblegum ice cream as I have been making all sorts of homemade ice cream flavors. However- my original recipe flopped. I was super bummed – the flavor was good – it just didn’t set up. Sooooo- I decided to use what I had & add some ingredients & turn it into this GREAT Bubblegum Milkshake.

All the wonderful flavor of bubblegum ice cream in a shake!

It had been so long since I tasted that wonderful flavor. It really is every bit as tasty as I remember.

Look at that pink color- it makes me smile!!!

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Bubblegum Milkshake

Ingredients

**This makes a pitcher full -for multiple milkshakes
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 carton vanilla ice cream
1 tsp Bubble Gum Flavoring
1/2 tsp Butter Extract
8 ounces frozen whipped topping
gumballs for topping

Instructions

Add heavy cream, & ice cream to blender & blend on high 30 seconds
Add bubblegum flavor & butter extract - pulse to combine
Fold in whipped topping.
Serve - garnish with a couple gumballs for fun

Want more frozen treats?

Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake

Caramel Macchiato Date Shake

Frozen Brown Cow

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Sour Berry Cubes

Watermelon/Cherry Limeade

For me- when I go to big parties or gatherings, it’s the little things that seem to pack a big punch. The details that can seem so trivial or unimportant that end up making the experience memorable. Something as simple as colorful or flavored ice cubes in your beverage can really add to the moment. I have seen many people make ice cubes with summer berries before. But I wanted something with some flavor too – so I created these simple but tasty Sour Berry Cubes.

Check out how easy they are to make.

The key here is the Simple Lemon Syrup. It adds such great flavor to whatever beverage you are enjoying.

You could do this with any fruit – but since it’s summer- patriotic themed with blueberries & raspberries is perfect.

Because these are made with Simple Lemon Syrup instead of just water – they freeze a little softer than a regular ice cube. So don’t let them sit out for long before adding them to your drinks.

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Sour Berry Cubes

Ingredients

Simple Lemon Syrup
1 cup Raspberries
1 Cup Blueberries
or any other fruit flavor combo you prefer

Instructions

Prepare your Simple Lemon Syrup ahead of time & make sure it's chilled before starting.
Place your fruit in ice cube trays - however many will fit into however many trays you want to fill
Pour chilled Simple Lemon Syrup into each cube reservoir to just under full to allow for expansion
Freeze overnight before serving.

Want some ideas of what you could add them to?

Red White & Blue Daiquiri

Sour Shirley Summer Drink Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Green Tea

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Blackberry & Honey Daiquiri

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ALO Drink for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have been on sort of a daiquiri kick. With the heat here to stay for a while- a cool blended fruity beverage is just the thing to cool down & relax with. I love coming up with new easy drink recipes. With all the summer entertaining going on, it’s great to have an arsenal of bevies to pull from when you have so many tastes to appeal to. It’s nice to have something unique to serve guests & this Blackberry & Honey Daiquiri is just the thing to WOW them.

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Definitely a great blended beverage for all your summer parties.

If you wanted to keep this drink 100% healthy – just omit the rum & increase the ALO Drink. Super simple & still so good!

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Blackberry & Honey Daiquiri

Ingredients

4 ounces ALO Drink Original & Honey Flavor
1/2 cup frozen blackberries
1-1/4 ounce rum opt
2 cups ice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to blender & blend on high for 1-3 minutes depending on your blender - until you have a slushie like consistency & it's free from all large pieces of ice.
Garnish with additional blackberries

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Want more drink ideas?

Blueberry Daiquiri

Frozen Colada

Red White & Blue Daiquiri

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Blueberry Daiquiri

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

If you have been visiting here for a while then you know that I have been on quite a blueberry kick. They are so good & good for you. So when the hubs looked at me the other day & said “hey, want to make a Blueberry Daiquiri” I knew I had to share it with you. Blueberry recipes are really hot right now so why not change from the traditional strawberry daiquiri?! This turned out great!

Not all daiquiri recipes are blended – however, being that I had not made a blended one in a really long time & I was itching to make a blended bevi of some type – blended is what we have here today.

Make these for your 4th of July party – maybe garnish with a strawberry to make it super patriotic.

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Blueberry Daiquiri

Ingredients

**makes a pitcher full
1-1/2 cups blueberries
8 cups sweet & sour
4 ounces rum
1 banana
4 cups ice

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high until all ice is crushed & no large pieces remain.
Serve immediately
Garnish with additional blueberries or strawberries

Want more great mixed drinks?

Red White & Blue Daiquiri

Sour Raspberry Tom Collins

Millionaire Sour

Blackberry Irish Whiskey Sour

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Berry Smoothie Slushie

Sour Raspberry Tom Collins

I’m super excited you guys!! Today the FABULOUS Rochelle from Oh So Sweet Baker is here today (all the way from the UK) to share this Berry Smoothie Slushie with you all. Being that I have roots to Britain I am automatically drawn to Rochelle – not to mention that she makes SUPER YUMMY recipes & takes oh so pretty pictures of it all. So you can imagine how excited I was when she jumped on board the team for the summer. YAY! Check out this recipe today & then go on over & give her some love too.

Hi everyone! I’m Rochelle and I blog at Oh So Sweet Baker. Today I will be hijacking Gina’s blog and bringing you these delicious berry smoothie slushies…

Sometimes I love to mix things up for breakfast when I manage to actually eat breakfast. I usually steer away from the runny eggs, cereal and those overnight chia/oats that everyone seem to be going crazy for these days. Me, I like the bacon sandwiches, croissant & viennoiseries and fruity things, like these berry smoothie slushies. I’m a sucker for smoothies and are my kind of quick on the go breakfasts. Chuck fruits in the blender with a liquid of your choice, blend and you are good to go. I have them at least everyday for breakfast or as a mid morning snack and love to vary the fruits and veggies that go into them.

Can you imagine sipping these ice cold berry smoothie slushies in the warm weather on your way to work or on the weekends for something different to serve at brunch, along with all your other ‘brunchy’ items. They are perfect and much better than those sugar and colour loaded Mr slushies that you used to get as a kid. These smoothies are full of goodness. Now I usually don’t go on about how ‘healthy’ things are, because the whole these are healthy for you thing gets annoying but here are some fun healthy facts about berries for you.

1. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, which can help protect you from heart disease and cancer. They are also good at strengthening the skeleton too!

2. Blackberries, like their blue cousin are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. They also help improve your memory, coordination and balance.

3. Raspberries also have anti-inflammatory properties, can reduce cartilage damage and help prevent arthritis.

4. Strawberries are high in vitamin C and are great for your bowels.

So really berries are power foods, so technically this is a power berry smoothie slushies. Now if you are serving these for brunch, then cake for breakfast isn’t a bad idea or frowned upon. The mini mixed berry shown on the photos are perfect to serve alongside the berry smoothie slushies and the recipe can be found here

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Berry Smoothie Slushie

Ingredients

150 ml 2/3 cup blueberry juice
175 g 1-1.2 cups frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)
1 cup of crushed ice Berries for garnish optional

Instructions

Add the blueberry juice, mixed berries and ice in that order into your blender.
Blend for about 3 seconds.
Pour into serving glasses and garnish with berries.

Notes:

Chill the glasses in the fridge or freezer to help keep the slushies cooler for longer

Fancy a creamy smoothie slushie, add 2-3 tbsp of plain greek yoghurt or use milk instead of the juice

Sub the blueberry juice for another berry juice or even pomegranate juice

For extra health power properties add some goji or acai berries

Looking for more berry drinks?

Red White & Blue Daiquiri

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Green Tea Banana Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

I am on such a smoothie kick these days!! I don’t know if it’s the warmer weather, the fact that I need something filling but fast or my incessant craving for fruity flavors. But we have been going a little nutty around here with the smoothies & this Green Tea Banana Smoothie tops my list for favorites. You know- when we get home from the gym & it’s already 8pm or later- the last thing any of us want to do is make a big huge dinner. So we bust out some healthy ingredients & the awesome Ninja blender & make some delicious bevies.

I love how thick & rich this is.

I feel like I’m having a milkshake – which is PERFECT after workout cravings.

I love that I can get all these nutrients packed into one glass & the addition of this sweeet matcha – swoon!!

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Green Tea Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup 1% or 2% cold milk
1/2 tbsp sweet matcha
2 ripe bananas
6-10 ice cubes
2 tbsp raw honey
this made about 24 ounces

Instructions

Add all ingredients to blender & blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ice is crushed & ingredients are smooth.
Enjoy immediately

Want more easy beverages??

Simple Blueberry Smoothie

Creamy Watermelon Lime Chiller

Strawberry Pineapple Slush

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Vanilla Berry Smoothie

Simple Blueberry Smoothie

I mentioned the other day that we have really been enjoying smoothies lately. I have the most fun seeing what the kids decide to throw in there & blend to perfection. Their creativity never ceases to amaze me. While there are times when I will whip up something a little less healthy, for the most part I like to structure my recipes with breakfast in mind to kick my day off on the right foot. This Vanilla Berry Smoothie is sort of a mix between. All of the ingredients are healthy & packed with nutrients- with the exception of my little secret ingredient…the Triple Berry Sauce. It gives this smoothie the punch of berry flavor I am after & paired with Vanilla Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder makes it soooo good.

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The key ingredient to this smoothie is the Vanilla Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder. I love the AMAZING vanilla flavor it adds. It’s really easy for the kids to use too – no measuring or spilling. Added to that is the Triple Berry Sauce & then the granola. Keeps me full & satisfied well past lunch time.

I love all the flavors packed into this smoothie. Vanilla, berry & then topped with granola – YUM!

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Powder is GREAT for making so many different kinds of smoothies. With flavors like chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate malt, vanilla & strawberry – the kids & I are making a new recipe combo everyday.

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Vanilla Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

2 pkts Carnation Breakfast Essentials Vanilla
1 small banana
1-1/2 cup cold milk
1/2 cup ice
1/4 cup Triple Berry Sauce
1/2 cup blackberries
Top with granola & extra berries

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except granola in blender & blend for approx 30-60 seconds.
Serve immediately & garnished with granola & extra berries

Want more great berry breakfast ideas?

Blueberry Swirl Pound Cake

Favorite Mini Donut Recipes

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Simple Blueberry Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 10 Comments

I have mentioned that since we are getting so close to moving & with so many things up in the air- we have drastically altered how we are doing things around here. I’m baking less (partially because our oven isn’t working properly) & with the warm temps here for the next few months, I’m really going to enjoy spending less time in the kitchen anyhow. I know I have possibly mentioned it before- but I have never really been a smoothie kind of person. That is until I whipped up one with some matcha (sharing that next week) & loved it. So then I started seeing what else I could come up with. I sort of had this “why haven’t I been doing this all my life?” sort of moment. One of my new favorites – this Simple Blueberry Smoothie. The name says it all & it’s great.

Just 4 ingredients & makes enough for the kids & I to all have enough to fill us up.

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Simple Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

1 banana
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup milk whatever kind you prefer
1 tbsp raw honey or agave nectar

Instructions

Add all ingredients together in your blender & blend on med-high for about 60-90 seconds.
Enjoy immediately.

Want more BLUEBERRY RECIPES?

Blueberry Pie Bars

Blueberry Freezer Jam

Blueberry Pie Donuts

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Banana Root Beer Float

By Kleinworth & Co 11 Comments

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So it’s been about 6 months since we joined the gym. We try to get there at least 3-4 times per week. Fortunately the kids swim team & rock climbing practice/classes happen about that often & it’s all in the same facility. It’s pretty cool that us parents can also get in a workout while the kids are busy working out in the pool or on the wall. We have been really good about limiting large heavy meals to just a couple times per week too. We have been trading them out for lighter versions, especially on gym nights. You have probably noticed that I am sharing far fewer treats here on the blog as well. That’s because I have revamped what I classify as a treat & making better choices on a more frequent basis. One thing I love to have is a root beer float. It’s something that conjures up fond childhood memories & I will never turn one down. So you can imagine how excited I was when I created this Banana Root Beer Float that is SUPER low calorie. It doesn’t bust the plan. Check out the recipe – you will LOVE it!

I swapped out the traditional vanilla ice cream for low cal Banana Ice Cream.

Then I swapped out regular A&W Root Beer for the NEW A&W Ten Root Beer.

It has only 10 calories per serving – YAY!

It tastes every bit as good as a traditional root beer float. I felt like I was having my usual treat so I was very satisfied.

My family – LOVED these too. I can’t even express just how much.

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Banana Root Beer Float

Ingredients

6 frozen bananas
1 - 2 Liter bottle A&W Ten Root Beer

Instructions

Place frozen bananas in blender
Pulse bananas until they are a smooth ice cream consistency
Scoop out banana "ice cream" into serving glass
Fill with A&W Ten Root Beer
Enjoy!!

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Want More great low calorie recipes?

Toasted Coconut Banana Ice Cream

The Best Green Juice

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Millionaire Sour

By Kleinworth & Co 15 Comments

Seems this warmer weather has me on a sour kick & I don’t mean my mood. Hehehe 🙂 I told you when I made that Lemon Simple Syrup that I would be making all sorts of things with it. The cool part is that not only did I give you some ideas of what you could use it for- but I’m making more recipes than I ever thought I would with it. Way beyond my normal uses of Lemon Simple Syrup. I love that I can share them all here with you & you can enjoy them too. This is one sour beverage recipe that you will love all through the warmer months. It’s a crisp & refreshing Millionaire Sour AND I am also giving you an option for making it non-alcoholic too. It’s a win for everyone.

Just look at those gorgeous colors together – reds, oranges & yellows!! LOVE IT!

Picture serving this at all those BBQ’s – Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day!

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5 from 4 votes

Millionaire Sour

Ingredients

**PER GLASS
2 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup
1 ounce Bushmills Irish Whiskey
OR 2 ounces ginger ale if you wish to go non-alcoholic
1/4 cup crushed ice
1/4 shot grenadine
lemon slice & cherry for garnish

Instructions

Add your lemon simple syrup & whiskey to shaker with 1/4 filled with ice. Shake
Strain into ice filled glass
Add 1/4 shot grenadine
Garnish with lemon & cherry

Note - if using ginger ale for non-alcoholic version - just pour ingredients into ice filled glass- do not shake.

Want more warm weather recipes?

Simple Pepper Jelly

Watermelon Lemon Sorbet

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Vanilla Coffee Creamer

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

I mentioned a couple days ago that I am doing an experiment with my coffee. I want to see if replacing the things I normally add to my cup with homemade versions changes how I generally feel. I have already created Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup that I like to put in my coffee with a little half & half. But I also tried my hand at making Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer because the hubs really likes to have the flavored creamers. The cool thing is that I can make this as needed – no more buying in bulk & I think it tastes better than what we were originally using too.

It’s so simple to make. Just add the ingredients to a mason jar- give it a good shake & done. I think it’s easier to pour from a smaller bottle, so I transferred a portion to these sauce bottles.

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Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Ingredients

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk - I used 2%
1/3 cup vanilla coffee syrup

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large mason jar & tighten the lid
Shake well - done
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week (depending on how fresh your milk is that you used)
Give it a little shake before each use.

Want more HOMEMADE versions of your favorites?

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling