drink

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Jul 21, 2020

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca – fresh cantaloupe water made with just cantaloupe, water, lime juice, and a dash of sugar. The perfect refreshing summer drink!

We get a produce box every week from a local farm (Farmbox if you’re in DFW) and the last 2 boxes have both had cantaloupes. Like, ginormous cantaloupes that are so ripe you can smell them just walking past the kitchen. They’re incredible but we can’t eat that much cantaloupe.

I had multiple containers full of cubed cantaloupe at one point and had no idea what to do with it. And since it’s a million degrees in Texas right now, a refreshing drink sounded like the perfect thing to make.

This Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is so light and fresh and refreshing. Plus, it’s really simple, only 4 ingredients, and just requires you to blend everything together!

If you are looking for a boozy drink to make with cantaloupe, try my Cantaloupe Coconut Margaritas! I also have a Melon Ball Sangria that uses cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon.

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Watermelon Mojitos

Jun 22, 2020

Watermelon Mojitos – fresh mint, watermelon, and limes muddled together and topped with rum and sparking water. One of my favorite summer drinks!

This past weekend was my birthday weekend and I kicked it off by making Watermelon Mojitos!

A few weeks after we moved into our new house, a ton of mint started popping up in the corner of our backyard. That means mojitos all summer! Or my Watermelon Mint Margaritas!

This mojito recipe is so easy! I love a drink recipe that doesn’t call for squeezing juice from anything or blending anything and this requires none of that. Just smash everything together in the glass and top it with rum!

It’s also delicious! I’ve had the best luck with watermelons this year – they’ve all been so sweet and just perfect for drink recipes.

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Spicy Salty Dog

Apr 27, 2020

Spicy Salty Dog – freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka, and jalapenos! So refreshing and delicious, the perfect spicy cocktail recipe.

Originally published May 11, 2017, photos updated April 27, 2020.

I love a spicy cocktail. If there’s a spicy cocktail on the menu, I’m ordering it. I don’t care what else is in it. If it involves a jalapeno or a serrano or a habanero, I’m trying it.

If you love spicy drinks as much as I do, you’re going to love this Spicy Salty Dog! It’s also a really pretty pink color thanks to the fresh grapefruit juice so it’s perfect for a girly brunch or shower.

I have a Spicy Cilantro Margarita that you may also enjoy.

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Apple Cider Jello Shots

Oct 11, 2019

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. This recipe is for adults 21 and older and does contain alcohol.

Apple Cider Jello Shots – perfect for fall parties! Apple cider and Fireball jello shots topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Happy Friday! I saved the boozy #HalloweenTreatsWeek recipe for the end of the week!

If you’ve missed my other posts this week, #HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly event hosted by Angie of Big Bear’s Wife and there are 41 bloggers sharing Halloween recipes this week. Some cute, some creepy, and all delicious!

Okay, so when was the last time you had a jello shot? Mine was probably, like, 2005. And it was definitely made with boxed jello mix and was awful.

These are a little bit more of a grown person jello shot since you skip the box and use apple cider. If you want to make an apple cider drink that isn’t jello shots, I’ve got a Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria recipe that you will love.

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Melon Ball Sangria

Jun 14, 2019

Melon Ball Sangria – the perfect summer cocktail! Watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe balls with fresh mint, white wine, vodka, and ginger ale. So refreshing, so simple, and great for a party!

Hi guys, I haven’t shared a cocktail in forever! (Seriously, it’s been over a year! Who am I?!)

I bought these melon balls months ago with the intention of making this sangria with them and then almost immediately lost them in my freezer. But my children have eaten through our stash of Hot Pockets and the melon balls have been found!

I just love sangria, especially if I’m making drinks for more than a couple people. It’s a great way to stretch a bottle of wine and also not be making drinks one at a time all night long.

This Melon Ball Sangria is one of my favorites for summer. You have to try it!

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Skinny Kiwi Margaritas

Mar 27, 2018

Skinny Kiwi Margaritas are the perfect low calorie summer drink! This drink recipe is going to become a poolside favorite!

Hi guys, it’s my favorite day of the week.

Margarita Tuesday!

That’s a thing, right?

That’s one thing I really miss about Colorado Springs. The margaritas. We used to go to our favorite Mexican place (3 Margaritas on Powers) at least once a month because they had the best tacos and a ginormous margarita menu. I mean, we were there for 4 years and we didn’t get through the entire margarita menu.

I live in Middle of Nowhere, Texas so there really aren’t decent margaritas around here and whenever I’m in Austin, it’s 9 am or I’m driving or… well, it’s just never the appropriate situation for a margarita.

So I’m forced to make my own margaritas. On Taco Tuesday. Which is probably going to be Cereal Tuesday or Mac and Cheese Tuesday if we’re being completely honest.

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Skinny Tequila Sunrise Margarita

Mar 16, 2018

Skinny Tequila Sunrise Margaritas – a low calorie margarita recipe using low sugar orange juice, limes, tequila, orange liqueur, and a little grenandine. The perfect summer cocktail!

Hey guys, happy Friday!

I made us margaritas because I am so done with winter and can’t even believe it’s still 30-something degrees in the mornings.

And is there anything that makes you feel more summery than a gorgeous margarita?

I mean, maybe it not being 30 degrees so you can wear your cute summer clothes would make you feel more summery. But these Skinny Tequila Sunrise Margaritas will have to work for now.

Also, my kids have been on spring break all week and if I hear the backdoor open and shut more time I may actually lose my mind.

Just go outside and stay outside. Or stay inside. I really don’t care. But for the love of everything, just pick one and stay there.
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Sweet Tea Mules

Feb 14, 2018

Sweet Tea Mules – a southern twist on the classic mule. Sweet tea vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice! So easy and so delicious!

Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!

I made drinks for those of us that will be spending it alone. Let’s all get heart shaped pizzas and have Sweet Tea Mules while we watch Netflix with our dogs.

I am such a Valentine’s Day scrooge and I don’t really know why.

I love everything pink and glittery and covered in hearts, I bought myself the most gorgeous orange tulips yesterday because everyone has beautiful flowers right now and I can’t say no, and I will 100% be stalking the local cupcake place to see if they have Valentine’s Day themed cupcakes but still, I just don’t love Valentine’s Day.
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Skinny Blood Orange Margaritas

Jan 24, 2018

Skinny Blood Orange Margaritas – the perfect low calorie margarita recipe! Fresh blood orange juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice create a sweet and tart margarita.

Heeeey guys, happy Wednesday!

I feel like I haven’t shared a cocktail in forever.

But, you know, I buy a bag of blood oranges every time I’m at the store just in case it’s the last time I see them. And I have 3 children which means that I’m at the store at least every other day.

I swear half my fridge is blood oranges right now.

Anyone else finding that the blood oranges this year just aren’t as red as they usually are? Mine have all been a dark orange color with orangish-pinkish juice.

Whatever, still amazing, still beautiful.

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Boozy Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate

Dec 22, 2017

Boozy Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate – the perfect way to warm up on chilly days! Easy homemade white hot chocolate with Fireball Whiskey and marshmallows on top!

Heeeey guys, one last post before Christmas!

I couldn’t leave you without something delicious and boozy.

Because, as I tell you every year, I’m not doing my Christmas Eve all night wrapping session without Elf on in the background and some kind of delicious beverage next to me.

Before we get to that though, I wanna say thank you for coming back, for all the emails, for checking on me if I don’t post for a few days, for stopping me in Target and saying hi, for everything this blog has given me. These last couple years have been a real rollercoaster for me and having this little space on the internet full of people who share the same interest as me has been one of the only constants in my life. I appreciate it all more than I can express.

This may be my last post of the year (other than my yearly favorite recipes – that’s still happening) so I hope you have a fabulous Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

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Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler

Dec 11, 2017

Thank you VOVETI for sponsoring this post. Elevate your entertaining this season with VOVETI Prosecco

Okay, I know I swore that I’d never be obsessed with cheeseboards but it’s happened. I’m obsessed.

I used to never keep crackers and cheese and weird jams and all that on hand but now? What if we need a cheeseboard and some yummy drinks on a Sunday night to go with our 5th viewing of Home Alone 2?

I’ve made at least 3 already this month. They’re just the perfect easy dinner or so fun to throw together if you decide to have a last minute get together.

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Sparkling Cranberry Sweet Tea

Nov 16, 2017

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Milo’s Tea Company, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PassTheMilos http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Sparkling Cranberry Sweet Tea is the perfect holiday drink for the entire family! And it’s made with Milo’s Tea so you know it’s delicious!

You. Guys.

Thanksgiving is a week from today. I saw on Instagram that Christmas is less than 40 days away. Is that true?! Are we ready? I’m not. I mean, my house is decorated for Christmas because I am me but I haven’t even thought about Thanksgiving.

I’ve been annoying my children with “What should I make?! Are you sure we need green bean casserole? What if we skipped the mashed potatoes and just did sweet potatoes?” questions nonstop though and the only definitive answers they’ve given me is that they want 3 different kinds of pie and this Sparkling Cranberry Sweet Tea that I made last week.

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Frozen Prickly Pear Margaritas

Jul 14, 2017

Frozen Prickly Pear Margaritas – fresh prickly pears, lime juice, and tequila! Is there anything better than a gorgeous bright pink margarita?!

You guys.

I’m having a thing with the Korean market right now.

I mean, I’ve always enjoyed the Korean market buuuut I’ve definitely been there 3 times this week.

And each time I make my kids wander around because I’m not actually looking for anything and then I get super excited and shout, “LOOK AT THAT [insert obscure vegetable]”. Then I make them look at all the fish and other dead creatures and finally I try to convince them to try super spicy noodles.

Three times this week, guys.

I’m honestly shocked they haven’t refused to go with me yet.

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Peach Cherry Sangria

Jun 16, 2017

Peach Cherry Sangria – the perfect summer sangria! Peaches, cherries, and fresh basil in white wine and brandy. Mix up a big batch of this for all your summer pool parties!

Hey guys, happy Friday! How was your week? Are you also depressed that there was no Bachelorette this week?

Anyway, my mom came in yesterday!

Kicked that off by realizing that the Jeep had a flat tire minutes before I needed to leave for the airport to get her. Luckily the boyfriend was here and got it changed for me because otherwise?

I would’ve sat in my driveway and cried.

I haven’t seen my mom in almost a year – crazy, right? I mean, we talk pretty much every day of our lives but still.

Of course the boys started begging to go to the lake as soon as she stepped off the plane so we ended up spending a couple hours floating around.

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Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash

May 19, 2017

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash – juicy strawberries and fresh basil are the perfect pair in this bourbon cocktail recipe!

Happy Friday!

This week flew by. The month flew by actually. How is May almost over?!

My kids’ last day of school is next week and I’m gonna be real honest with you, I have no clue where they’re going to school next year. Like, I don’t even know what state they’re to go to school in. That’s where my life is right now.

So the end of the school year is exciting because you know I love summer and all the fun that comes along with it but it’s also super stressful because… I really just need someone to figure out my entire life for me so I don’t have to make any more decisions.

That’d be great.

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