I love a glass of non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer in the summer . I’m not much of a drinker, though my posts may make you wonder. This cocktail looks really cool! It’s pretty and changes color! It really speaks to my girly side, which doesn’t come out often. Your guests will wonder what magic you are performing, unless of course they … Read More ...
Strawberry Coconut Margarita Popsicles
Here’s a popsicle for the adults to enjoy, while the kids have their own. I really do think there should be an ice cream truck for adults. I would totally buy one of these popsicles from it. Invite some girls over, fill a kiddie pool (because some of us aren’t lucky to have a real pool), gather some chairs and … Read More ...
Strawberry Sunburst Cocktail
I love strawberry lemonade and this one has a little kick to it. There is a recipe for strawberry lemonade after the cocktail or you can buy some at the store. I’m thinking another way to use up those fresh picked strawberries, besides the yummy smoothies. Taylor has some other refreshing looking cocktails at the end of her blog.
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Easy Cocktail Beef Empanadas
Here is another snack item for your football games. You could also make these as appetizers for a party, maybe even make them for lunch for the family with a side salad. Or a snack for a group of teenagers hanging out that always seem hungry.
Click here on With a Blast for the recipe and directions. You can make … Read More ...
14 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for Fall Parties and Holiday Dinners
Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on the bottom.
And somewhere between roasting the turkey, finding enough chairs, and politely pretending not to notice who brought store-bought … Read More ...
Mixology: Craft Soda Cocktails
The Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) in LA hosts a craft soda tasting, highlighting the creativity and versatility of handmade sodas and spirits. Barley Forge Brewing, Los Angeles Aleworks, Pipe Dream Brewery, and LA River Brewing Company showcase their non-alcoholic interests by providing a diverse array of sodas, while Greenbar Distillery provides spirits from their award-winning organic portfolio. Sodas … Read More ...
22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...
Apple Pie Cocktail
On my to do list: Become a master cocktail mixer. Also, learn to garden and become fluent in French. Guess I better get busy. Because a hot apple pie cocktail sounds delicious. Oh, I’ll also be a master of the garnish. From the book, Shake, Stir, Pour: Fresh Homegrown Cocktails, find the how-tos at the publisher’s site, HERE at … Read More ...
Dessert Cocktails for the Big Game
Dessert and cocktail in one? I can think of no better combo. Plus, there’s spinach in there, so you get your iron for the day. Cocktail aside, the football dress up would work with any green drink. Make Super Bowl dessert cocktails with straw goal posts HERE at She Knows.
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Non-alcoholic Fishbowl Cocktail
Yes. A giant non-alcoholic fishbowl cocktail for the rest of us that can’t have alcoholic cocktails (yet). Find the recipe HERE at That’s What We Said.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
Looking for mermaid tail molds? Check out … Read More ...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice: Easy Make-Ahead Summer Party Drinks
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about drinking from a mason jar, isn’t there? It feels a little bit country picnic, a little bit backyard BBQ, and a little bit “I made this look effortless even though I absolutely spent 20 minutes fussing over the garnish.”
Mason jar cocktails on ice are one of those simple entertaining ideas that still … Read More ...
4th of July Cocktails – Red, White, and Blue Cocktails That’ll Make Your Party Pop
Whether you’re hosting a sizzling backyard BBQ, lounging by the pool, or planning a sparkler-filled soirée, these red, white, and blue cocktails are the ultimate way to toast to freedom, fun, and festive spirit. Each drink is a vibrant celebration in a glass—bursting with bold hues, juicy seasonal fruits, and crisp, refreshing flavors that perfectly capture the essence of summer.… Read More ...
Cocktail Ice Cubes
Maybe because the temperature is climbing to 100 degrees today, I have ice cubes on my mind. Despite the early hour, I so very much want a cocktail with a these ice cubes. Make cocktail ice cubes HERE at Rock UR Party.… Read More ...
Fishbowl Cocktail
This is the first time in four years and 5,000 some posts that I’ve featured something from Maxim. I’m sure. (The last? Not so sure.) But I spotted this on Pinterest and really, how cool and just right for this spot. Served at the The Foundry at McCoy’s, find the how-tos to make this boozy fish bowl HERE at Maxim… Read More ...
Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One
First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial Day. But then to go and add booze to lure their parents? Everybody wins (assuming you’ll keep the two batches … Read More ...