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Autumn Breeze Cocktail

Move over Sea Breeze, look out Bay Breeze .. here comes the Autumn Breeze. This little cocktail has become my new go to drink at home! It only takes 4 ingredients and it’s perfectly refreshing with crisp fall flavors.

To make this you’ll need Fireball Whisky, Vodka, Simply Peach Juice, and Simply Apple Juice.

Start by filling a tall glass with ice. Pour one ounce of Fireball in to the glass. Then pour in one ounce of Vodka into the glass.

Next, add one ounce of Simply Apple. Top with about half an ounce of Simply Peach. Stir well.

Finally, garnish with an apple slice and sprig of rosemary.

Autumn Breeze

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Serves: 1 Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Fireball Whisky
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Simply Apple (Juice)
  • 1/2 oz Simply Peach (Juice)

Instructions

1

Fill glass with ice.

2

Add Fireball & Vodka.

3

Then add the Simply Apple.

4

Top with Simply Peach.

5

Stir, and garnish with apple slices and rosemary!


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Raspberry Rum Fizz Halloween Cocktail

This Raspberry Rum Fizz Halloween Cocktail is the perfect way to kick back and bring in Halloween. With the combination of White Peach Juice, Raspberry Puree, Raspberry Rum, and Sprite its such a super smooth drink!

Raspberry Rum Fizz

To make this Raspberry Rum Fizz you’ll need raspberry rum, white peach grape juice, sprite, and raspberry puree.

Making the puree is easy. In a food processor add raspberries. Blend them well.

After they’re blended well, you’ll want to get rid of the seeds. Do this by using a strainer to separate the seeds.

If you don’t have a strainer that’s small enough to separate the seeds then you can also use cheesecloth! Make sure you have a bowl placed under the strainer. Carefully pour the puree right through it. Once it’s separated discard seeds. Now the raspberry puree is ready!

Combine the raspberry puree, lime juice, and brown sugar. Mix well. Set aside.

Place two cups of ice in a blender. Blend until it makes crushed ice! Add it to your glass ( I used these cute skeleton glasses I found at Michael’s) . Filling them almost to the top.

Then, add the white peach grape juice and the Raspberry Rum.

Next, You should still have a few inches left from the top, add in the raspberry puree and a splash of sprite. Garnish with raspberries and a peach slice!

Raspberry Rum Fizz Halloween Cocktail

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Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Raspberries
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup White Grape Peach Juice
  • 4 oz Raspberry Rum

Instructions

1

Make the Raspberry Puree.

2

In a food processor add raspberries. Blend well.

3

Strain the seeds out. By placing a bowl under the strainer. Carefully pour the puree right through it.

4

Set aside. Combine with lime juice and brown sugar. Mix well.

5

Fill glasses with crushed ice.

6

Pour a 1/2 cup of white peach grape juice and 2 oz of the Raspberry Rum on top of the ice.

7

Add some of the raspberry puree and a splash of sprite.

8

Garnish with raspberries and a peach slice!

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Fireball Caramel Apple Floats

Fireball Whisky is one of my favorites, especially when we’re talking fall. Whisky with the most perfect undertones of cinnamon! I love drinking it and I love cooking with it! So, with September creeping in, I knew I wanted to make these Fireball Caramel Apple Floats!

They are very, very easy to do! All you need for these boozy treats are Fireball Whisky, Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel, and Apple Cider..

Fireball Caramel Apple Floats

Start with a big old glass, add two-three scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Next, add about a half a cup of apple cider. Pour the cider

And now most importantly add the Fireball! I did about a shot in each. You can make it weaker or stronger depending on how you like it.

You can even substitute the Apple Cider for Hard Apple Cider if you wish!

The final touch is caramel! Drizzle on a nice helping of caramel and garnish with an apple slice.

Fireball Caramel Apple Floats

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Fireball Whisky
  • 1/2 Cup Apple Cider
  • 1 Tbsp Caramel
  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Instructions

1

In a tall glass add 2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream.

2

Next, add 1-2 ounces of Fireball Whisky.

3

Fill with Apple Cider.

4

Drizzle generously with Caramel!

Looking for more Fireball recipes? Check out these equally easy & amazing Fireball Glazed Fried Apples .

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Pina Colada Sangria

Pina Colada Sangria is the Summer Drink you didn’t even know you needed! Mix up one of these and sit back & relax!

Coconut, Pineapple, and Cherry rounded out with Riesling and some other tropical flavors. This summer cocktail is refreshingly satisfying !

Pina Colada Sangria

You’ll need Malibu Rum, Banana Liqeuer, Grenadine, Roscato, Pineapple Juice, Cherries, Shredded Coconut, & Pineapple Chunks.

First, get ready to rim your glass. Pour a little bit of the shredded coconut on to a plate. Using a pineapple slice run it along the top of your glass’s rim. Dip the rim into the shredded coconut. It should stick to the rim.

Next, add the grenadine, cherries, and pineapple juice to the glass. Muddle the fruit, using a muddler or a spoon!

Add ice to the glass. Pour in the Malibu Rum, Banana Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice.

Stir well. Fill the rest of the way with Roscato.


Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry!

Pina Colada Sangria

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Serves: 1 Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Coconut Rum
  • 1/2 oz Banana Liquer
  • 1 Cup Roscato
  • 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice
  • Splash Grenadine
  • 2 Cherries (one for garnish)
  • 3 Pineapple Slices (one for garnish)
  • Shredded Coconut for garnish

Instructions

1

Rim glass. Pour a little bit of the shredded coconut on to a plate. Using a pineapple slice run it along the top of your glass's rim. Dip the rim into the shredded coconut. It should stick to the rim.

2

Add the grenadine, cherries, and pineapple juice to the glass.

3

Muddle the fruit, using a muddler or a spoon!

4

Add ice to the glass. Pour in the Malibu Rum, Banana Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice.

5

Stir well. Fill the rest of the way with Roscato.

6

Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry!



Tip

Going camping or to the beach? Make the sangria ahead of time rightt in a mason jar. Simply pack it in your cooler and stick a straw right on in or pour into a cup over ice from the cooler!

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Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

There is nothing better then an icy, slushy, beverage to keep cool while enjoying these Summer months. These Frozen Watermelon Margaritas are one of my absolute favorites.

To make these Frozen Watermelon Margaritas you’ll need Silver Tequila, Margarita Mix, Fresh Watermelon, and some limes!

If you prefer you can make a Margarita Mix from scratch. Super easy , in fact you can follow my Easy Margarita Mix Recipe .

Or you can also buy a premade margarita mix, when making frozen margaritas – I really prefer the Bacardi Mixers Margarita Mix you find in the cans at the grocery store, in the frozen section by the juices.

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

Start by rimming your glass, you can use salt or sugar. I love sugar on mine so, I used a red sugar I had on hand.

Next, slice up some of your limes – you’ll use some of them to squeeze fresh lime juice in to the blender. But, set a few aside that you can serve with your finished drink!

Finally, Cube up some watermelon! Make sure you use seedless.

Now you’re ready to start mixing! In a blender, add the margarita mix, watermelon cubes, and tequila. Squeeze about 4 lime wedges in to the blender, discarding the rind. Add ice and blend well.

Pour your frozen drink into the rimmed glass! Add a watermelon cube and lime slice for garnish. Voila! A delicious and fresh Frozen Watermelon Margarita to help you beat the heat!

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

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Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups of Watermelon Chunks
  • 1/2 Cup Silver Tequila
  • 4 oz Margarita Mix
  • 2 Limes
  • Ice

Instructions

1

Rim your glass with sugar.

2

Combine Tequila, Margarita Mix, & Watermelon Chunks in blender.

3

Add ice and squeeze in limes.

4

Blend well on high until ice is completely blended!

5

Pour in glass and garnish with watermelon chunk and a lime slice.

On a Watermelon kick? Check out my luscious Watermelon Daiquiri recipe!

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Red, White, and Boozy Cocktails

Growing up Bomb Pops or Firecracker Popsicles were an essential part of Summer. Especially on the Fourth of July! Today reminiscent of that I’m making a Boozy version for all the adults out there! These Red, White, and Boozy Cocktails are so delicious with layers of Coconut, Strawberry Watermelon, and Blue you can’t go wrong!

To make these Boozy Bomb Pops, I picked up a bottle of Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry Vodka, Blue Cuaraco, and some Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka.

This one takes a little more effort then my other recipes but, it is oh so worth it! If you’re making them for a crowd you can make a larger quantity of each “layer” at a time. Pouring it in the cups as you go. Read on for the full recipe!

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Cucumber Melon Splash Cocktail

It’s no secret that I love using fresh fruits/vegetables in cocktails and with spring upon us one of my favorites is definitely Cucumbers! So, today I’m sharing this quick recipe for a Cucumber Melon Splash! When I think refreshing, cucumbers are a definite!

I used to work at this restaurant that kept liters of water infused with cucumbers in the fridge ready for table service. Honestly, I was surprised how just simply adding a few slices of cucumbers to the water really made all the difference on a hot summer day. Ever since then I’ve loved the thought of adding them to cocktails as well!

This Cucumber Melon Spritzer pairs fresh cucumbers, cantaloupe, cucumber vodka, and sparkling water for a satisfyingly light cocktail!

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