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Banana Colada Smoothie
You can taste a bit of summer in this cool, refreshing smoothie that is made with SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener instead of sugar.
Apple Vodka Cocktail
This Apple Vodka cocktail recipe from Stacia Gowens is a refreshing sipper for the summertime – or year round. Of course, now they make flavored vodkas in a wide variety and they are all currently on sale at Five Points Liquor Store.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons apple schnapps
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons apple juice
Directions:
1. In a cocktail shaker full [...]
Bee’s Knees II
Photo by: Allrecipes
Honey is 80% natural sugar that is sweeter than regular sugar. This summer drink is sweet because it is made with honey. Check out the water content when you purchase honey, the less water in the honey, the better quality. Vitamins in honey include B6, thiamin and niacin among certain [...]
Amanda’s Sangria
Photo by: StargalWith deep roots in Spain, Sangria is a fruit based punch of red wine, seasonal fruits and soda or champagne. This drink is always great at social gatherings, easy to make and even easier to drink. This recipe is a little different from the classic Spanish recipe, but still a tasty [...]
Jamaican Margaritas
Here is a tasty sounding recipe for Jamaican Margaritas made with the juice of fresh hibiscus blooms. I may have to try this one using the hibiscus flowers from my neighbor’s yard. (I hope they don’t read this post.)
Lime Green
This simple cocktail recipe came from Dana Parr’s personal Web site, a mix of fun, business, marketing and a few cocktail recipes. This faultless concoction calls for Ketel One Vodka that is handcrafted in small batches. This drink is rumored to be the best from Florida to New Mexico.
Ingredients:
Build over [...]
Dirty Martini with Stuffed Olives
Here is a tasty cocktail recipe stuffed with olives that may help relieve hot flashes of women going through menopause. If that is true, I’m serving it to all of my girl friends!
Bailey’s Sundae Coffee Drink
Bailey’s Sundae Coffee Drink is an adult cocktail perfect to serve today, National Ice Cream Day. This is a great recipe to serve at your parties, celebrations and ceremonies honoring America’s favorite dessert.
Mint-Melon Pops
Photo: Sang An
We are never too old to enjoy ice-cold refreshment when the weather is hot! This recipe for Mint-Melon Pops is a tasty summer time treat and it comes from Maureen Callahan, Real Simple, August 2004. Her recipe suggests using fresh fruit for this delightful, but tart, kid-friendly Popsicle. By reducing [...]
Lemon Martini
Photo: James Carrier A lemon martini is an adult treat for a hot summer afternoon. Most well-stocked liquor stores in Fernandina Beach, such as our local 5 Points carry lemon flavored vodka and liqueurs, so they should be easy to find. For an extra frosty taste, put sugar rimmed glasses in the freezer [...]
A Tasty Twist on Mojitos
Photo: Lee Harrelson / Styling: Virginia Cravens Mojitos have been all the rage in recent years for cocktail hour and here is a tasty twist if you‚Äôve grown weary of a standard mojito. The timing to make this refreshing recipe is perfect as watermelons are appearing in Northeast Florida at the Farmer’s Markets, in [...]
Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
This refreshing drink gets most of its flavor from Pimm’s No. 1, a gin-based aperitif with fruit juices and spices. Cucumber spears make a crunchy garnish.Yield: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
‚Ä¢ 3/4¬† cup¬† Pimm’s No. 1
• 2  cups  ginger ale, chilled
• 1 1/3  cups  sparkling water, chilled
• 4  lemon slices
• 1  medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut [...]
The Blueberry Tea Cocktail
This Blueberry Tea cocktail recipe is made from tea and liqueurs. It is served hot, and could be considered a variation on the hot toddy.
Citrus-Blossom Gin Fizz – Shrimp Festival Cocktail Delights
The term citrus fruits includes different types of fruits and products. Although oranges are the major fruit in the citrus fruits group, accounting for about 70% of citrus output, the group also includes small citrus fruits (such as tangerines, mandarines, clementines and satsumas), lemons and limes and grapefruits.
Servings: Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
Citrus-blossom syrup
2 cups water
2 cups [...]
Mango Peach Sangria – Shrimp Festival Cocktail Delights
Mango Myths
Have you heard of the man who sold his mate to buy what he loved best — a basket of mangoes? Thailand’s favourite mango is named “The Brahmin Who Sells His Wife” to commemorate that legend. Cambodia speaks of a pregnant woman forewarned of the tragic destiny in store for her if she [...]
