Inspiring People to Cook Again
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Whoever said, “eat dessert first” was brilliant. This luscious chocolate cocktail will certainly satisfy that desire. I’m a busy mom of two teens, so I try to fit in a romantic dinner with my husband now and then. And sometimes it involves fun drinks. If […]
Berry Beer Sangria is perfect for the beer lover who wants to shake it up a little. It’s the perfect beer drink recipe for a BBQ cocktail, pool party, or just for having friends over on a hot summer day or night. Keep in mind this cocktail recipe is just a guideline. If you like your drinks sweet, add more sugar or soda, and if you like it strong, add more vodka. Get creative and enjoy, but be sure to drink responsibly.
Enjoy responsibly! Recipe is below the video.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Prep time 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
Directions:
Stir the fruit, the sugar and the vodka together in a larger pitcher. Then pour in the lemon lime soda. Slowly pour in the beer. Give it a good stir and serve over ice, in a chilled glass with a fruit garnish.
Tips:
Make sure all of your ingredients are chilled well before making cocktail. Don’t use frozen raspberries they tend to fall apart.
To make ahead, add the vodka and the fruit to a medium size container. Chill covered up to 1 day. Then mix the remainder of the ingredients when ready to serve.
The taste of graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate are all grown up in my version of a Summer S’mores Martini. I love coming up with fun cocktails and this one is perfect for a summer time party or an after dinner drink. Summer S’mores […]
Entertaining during the holidays can be challenging so when I have a cocktail party I like to do drinks that are simple but elegant. My Spiced Pear Martini is all of the above. It’s perfect for ringing in the new year. This recipe is super […]
In Italy, basil symbolizes love, and l can tell you my family has a love affair with this beautiful herb. In the summer we grow so much basil, we usually have to give it away. Shake up your summer BBQ with my Basil, Peach and Raspberry Sangria. The fresh taste of basil goes so well with the peach and raspberries that it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Basil, Peach and Raspberry Summer Sangria
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Directions:
Mix everything well in a punch bowl or large pitcher, and then add the fruit and the basil. Chill and serve cold.
Can be made a few hours ahead of time and kept cold in the refrigerator.
Cook’s Notes:
Frozen peaches can also be used if you don’t have fresh.
To make this a non-alcoholic beverage simply replace the wine with lemonade and the amaretto with the peach nectar.
The recipe above was one of my originals that I developed for BettyCrocker.com. If you like this recipe, please share it with a friend. Just click on the cute little icons below this sentence to share these on your Facebook page, twitter page, etc. with just one click!
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