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Homemade Lemon and Honey Barley Water For Cold And Flu Season

November 7, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

lemon & Honey Barley Water
Do you have that one family member that always suggests you take or drink something to cure what ails you? This water might fall under that category. I’m willing to give this a try for the winter months to help with cold and flu season and during my migraine episodes. I’d rather drink something that gives me benefits of vitamins and supplements over those horse pills any day.

The post mostly touches on the broken heart, which can be worse during the holidays than any other time of the year. It isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year. Remember that when you run into that “grinch” this holiday season. Give them a smile, it may be what they need to get through the day.

Click here on With the Grains for the recipe and directions.

Here is an Immunity e-book we put together to show you how you can increase your immunity at home DIY style.  It covers managing stress and healthy eating, all of which play important roles in making sure you don’t get colds or flu. Don’t forget your morning Immunity defense gummy vitamins too. I take mine daily to pick up any dietary shortfall I might have. Having a strong immunity system allows you to recover from the flu quickly and easily. I just don’t have time to be sick, as a mother of teenagers who still can’t drive, It is all go, go ,go in our house.

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  1. Quelcy says

    November 9, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks for the feature! 🙂

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Mars Bar Dessert Cocktail – A Boozy Twist on a Classic Chocolate Bar

Mars Bars already have everything going for them: caramel, nougat, and silky milk chocolate. But when you turn them into a creamy, boozy cocktail? That’s when magic happens. This Mars Bar Dessert Cocktail is like drinking a chocolate bar milkshake—smooth, rich, and a little bit naughty.

It’s the kind of indulgent drink you make when you want to skip dessert altogether, or when you’re entertaining and need a show-stopping treat in a glass. One sip and you’ll understand why this cocktail is about to become your new guilty pleasure.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Tastes just like a Mars Bar – but with a boozy grown-up kick.

  • Quick to make – blend and pour, no fuss.

  • Perfect for dessert lovers – doubles as a drink and a sweet treat.

  • Customisable – adjust the liqueurs for more chocolate, caramel, or creaminess.

Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 2 x fun-sized Mars Bars, chopped

  • 60ml (2 oz) Baileys Irish Cream

  • 60ml (2 oz) Kahlúa (coffee liqueur)

  • 30ml (1 oz) Butterscotch schnapps (for caramel flavour)

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or vanilla ice cream for a milkshake version)

  • 1 tbsp chocolate syrup

  • Ice cubes

  • Extra chocolate syrup and whipped cream (optional, for garnish)

  • 1 fun-sized Mars Bar, sliced (for garnish)

Method

Step 1 – Prep the glasses
Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of two martini or dessert glasses. Pop them into the fridge to chill while you make the cocktail.

Step 2 – Blend it all together
In a blender, combine chopped Mars Bars, Baileys, Kahlúa, Butterscotch schnapps, cream, chocolate syrup, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3 – Pour and garnish
Divide between the chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a slice of Mars Bar perched on the rim or skewered on a cocktail stick.

Step 4 – Serve immediately
This cocktail is rich and indulgent—best enjoyed straight away while it’s frosty and fresh.

Variations to Try

  • Frozen Mars Cocktail – blend with extra ice for a thicker, slushy-style drink.

  • Extra Caramel Hit – add a swirl of caramel sauce in the glass before pouring.

  • Lighter Version – swap cream for milk or almond milk for a thinner sip.

  • Over-the-Top Dessert – serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top.

When to Serve

This Mars Bar Dessert Cocktail is perfect for:

  • Girls’ nights in with snacks and laughter.

  • A cheeky dessert replacement when you want chocolate and booze.

  • Date nights at home (bonus points if you share the last Mars Bar).

  • Festive parties or special occasions where indulgence is the goal.

Mars Bars have a way of making us feel nostalgic and a little bit cheeky—and this cocktail delivers both. Rich, chocolatey, caramel-y, and perfectly boozy, it’s dessert and drink rolled into one.

So if you’ve ever found yourself sneaking a mini Mars Bar from the pantry, imagine blending that same joy into a glass with a splash of liqueur. Trust me: it’s a recipe worth keeping.

 

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