Tag: Cocktails
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APPLE SOOTHER MOCKTAIL
Oh chamomile. My favorite. I love the calming effect it has on me. Every-single-thing about it appeals to me. It’s got it all. This apple soother mocktail does too. I combined equal parts chamomile and skullcap and steeped them into a tea. These two ingredients were used specifically because they help calm my nerves. I…
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ELDERBERRY BLUEBERRY MOCKTAIL
I’m determined to bypass a cold or flu this year. I’m strengthening up my immune system, taking care of my nervous system, hydrating, exercising regularly and eating meals made mostly of whole foods. Nothing is going to stop me this year! I’m focused on finding creative ways to get immune boosting herbs into my daily…
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FIRE CIDER MIMOSA MOCKTAIL
Fire cider and orange juice, why didn’t I think of it before? This fire cider mimosa mocktail might be the push someone needs to try fire cider. And I’m all about that. I love it because of its simplicity. Anyone can make it with very basic ingredients. And accessibility is the whole point of herbal…
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MANDARIN MIMOSA TEA SODA
Apple, orange peel, mango, papaya, pineapple, licorice root, lemongrass and marigold. These are the ingredients that make up Mandarin Mimosa tea. I used it as the base of this tea soda recipe I’m sharing with you today. If you’ve never tried a tea soda, now is the time. The basics are simple. Pour something carbonated…
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HOT TODDY MOCKTAIL
Dry January doesn’t have to be a month of drinking plain water and super sugary drinks. Don’t make it boring. Life is short and who says a month without drinking can’t be fun and exciting? I’ve got a good twist on a classic recipe and I’m excited to share it today! It’s a hot toddy…
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BLACKBERRY LAVENDER TEA CHAMPAGNE
Can you believe it’s almost 2023? This year has flown by, and I’m not mad about it. I think it’s going to take some time to actually process and evaluate how the year went, but I’m definitely ready to see what the next year has in store. Until then, lets talk about how we’re going…
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MAPLE CHAI TEA OLD FASHIONED
Now that Fall has finally arrived, it’s time to get to the cozy side of life. I’ve got the recipe to start us off right. What better to start a season off with than a maple chai tea old fashioned? Halloween is right around the corner, then it will be Thanksgiving before we know it.…
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WATERMELON ROSE TEA PALOMA
In my opinion, there’s nothing more summer than watermelon. It’s cooling, hydrating and provides essential nutrients and vitamins; it’s wonderful! If you’re looking for hydrating summer drinks, you should try this recipe: Watermelon Rose Tea Paloma. This recipe is for a mocktail (no alcohol) but if you’re looking for a boozy concoction, add a shot…
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COLD BREW COFFEE COCKTAIL
It’s officially chilled drinks season! We are starting to get more iced coffee requests than hot coffee and that’s always a really exciting time for us. James recently wrote a post about how to make cold brew coffee at home, if you haven’t read it yet you can check it out here. Using his instructions,…
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ORANGE CHAMOMILE TEA JELLO SHOTS
I know. Jello shots are funny. They are a novelty item for sure, and we probably all remember being newly 21-year-olds ordering jello shots at a bar as a quick and cheap way to get booze. For some reason adding tea to them makes them feel more like an adult activity. And I’m not going…
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HIBISCUS GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Do you normally celebrate Cinco de Mayo, if so how do you celebrate? I wasn’t sure why Cinco de Mayo became such an international celebration so I dug into the history a bit. It turns out it’s a holiday to celebrate the 1862 victory of the Mexican Army over France at…
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MINT TEA MOJITO RECIPE
What is the perfect drink for mint lovers? Mojitos! Today I’m sharing a recipe that will spruce up your traditional mojito recipe with one simple addition. Mint tea simple syrup! I use mint tea simple syrup to make the perfect mint tea mojito recipe. To begin, brew mint tea and reserve 1/2 cup. In a…
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CREAMY IRISH COFFEE FLOAT RECIPE
I can’t think of anything better than coffee, booze and ice cream. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so what could be more appropriate, right? This creamy Irish coffee float recipe will be a big hit this year. Give it a try and let me know what you think. What is Irish coffee?…
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HOW TO MAKE A HOT TODDY WITH TEA AND WHISKEY
I can’t think of anything better in the cold winter months than cozying up with a nice cup of hot toddy. They are simple, warming and delicious. Typically, hot toddies call for hot water, honey, whiskey, lemon and cinnamon. I love all of those things, but instead of hot water, I like to use hot…
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MAKE A BETTER WHITE RUSSIAN – WITH CHAGA CHAI TEA
Did you know that White Russians weren’t invented in Russia? They were actually created in Brussels, along with the invention of the Black Russian. I don’t think any Russians were actually involved at all. Regardless of the country of origin, the genius behind the White Russian brought us the drink we all know and love today. The…
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HOW TO MAKE TEA INFUSED VODKA
I love a good drink recipe, especially a drink that is loaded with immune boosting properties. This Infused vodka recipe is super easy, it adds a unique taste to vodka and makes for very interesting cocktails. We have been infusing herbs in alcohol for thousands of years. It’s a great way to consume the medicinal…