Fresh fruit cocktails Archives

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!

May 22, 2020

Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Watermelon Basil Mojitos

One of my favorite summer pairs just so happens to be Watermelon and Basil. In these Watermelon Basil Mojitos your taste buds will love the sweet, aromatic basil paired with the juicy, refreshing watermelon! These two are muddled together with a little rum and a few other classic Mojito ingredients!

June 7, 2019

Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Coconut Lime Margaritas

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today in the kitchen I’m mixing up Coconut Lime Margaritas! The perfect balance between sweet & citrus-y! Consider these Pina Colada meets Margarita, they are smooth and delicious!

May 5, 2019

Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Strawberry Basil Chelada with Tequila

This drink is from a guest post I did on SoFabFood.com #ad #sofabfood

With the warmer weather finally making a few appearances… (or just slowly creeping up on you.. depending on where you live). I’m dreaming of cool breezes and Summer Cocktails out on the deck. This Strawberry Basil Chelada with Tequila fulfills all of those cravings!

March 30, 2019

Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Blood Orange Crush

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m sharing the recipe for this Blood Orange Crush. I knew I wanted to make a cocktail using Blood Oranges. I love everything about them. First off, they are gorgeous!

Secondly, they taste amazing! Depending on where you live they can be difficult to find, but they are definitely worth the search.

They’re also super healthy, the red flavonoid pigments that give the oranges their bold crimson color are filled with antioxidants that can help to prevent a whole range of free radicals and diseases. Taste wise, they are so much smoother than regular oranges, and a little sweeter too. They are good in salads, cakes, donuts, & scones amongst other foods. They are fantastic paired with any liquor. So, I’m pairing them with vodka in this Blood Orange Crush.

February 14, 2018

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Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini

This Blueberry Lemon Drop is as aromatic as it is delicious. A fresh citrusy cocktail with undertones of blueberry & a hint of vanilla. This is one of my favorite cocktails. I love incorporating fresh fruits in drinks & the combination of the citrus+vanilla! One of the things I love so much about blueberries is how good they are in the summer and the winter. To me they are both warm and inviting, plus fresh and invigorating. That makes this cocktail perfect for any season!

February 5, 2018

Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Fresh Blueberry Sangria

What better way to send the summer off with a bang, than a nice fresh sangria. I’ve always loved sangria. Recently on my trip to Florida it became my drink of choice. Mainly because almost every restaurant and bar had a fantastic fresh version! One of my favorites was at a little bar and restaurant called The Salty Pelican. It has a great view of the water & an abundance of laid-back charm! They make theirs with muddled blackberries. This inspired my drink for today! I could not find blackberries that met my standards so i’m using fresh blueberries, alongside oranges, limes, lemons, & apples.

August 26, 2017