Posts Tagged ‘lemonade’

8 Awesome Lemonades for Spring
Springtime means iced coffee, gin and tonics and the real drink of the season: lemonade. There are plenty of ways to spice up the traditional recipe of lemon, sugar and water - whether you’re adding fresh fruits for some color and flavor or a bit of booze for a nice tipsy kick. Check out eight ideas for lemonade recipes below and get practicing, if spring month is coming, that means the sweaty months of summer aren’t going to be far behind.... Read More
Watermelon Cake
Now’s the time to start thinking about summer entertaining! It's when we’re itching to try new recipes and party foods.  This watermelon cake was on the top of my list, since it can be served at backyard BBQ's, 4th of July gatherings, pool parties and everything in between.  It starts with a Betty Crocker cake mix, and it’s easy to design.  The addition of pink lemonade concentrate adds a slightly sweet-tart flavor, and is used in pla... Read More
Flavored Ice Cubes
No matter what event you're having this time of year, make it more festive with flavored ice cubes! I love a theme cocktail for any event. This time of year however, there are many so occasions where alcohol either isn’t appropriate or the celebration is for a mixed group encompassing cute pregnant ladies, kids, those dieting and/or training for athletic events, and drivers. Whatever category applies, the teetotaler more often than not gets a... Read More
Lavender Party Treats
Picking a theme or color is actually my first step when planning a party! After that, the other ideas begin to flow. It’s really easy. Start by choosing the details you want to use, then think of ways you can incorporate your party colors to match the theme of the party. For example, if I was going to have a purple party (similar to the one featured on the Martha Stewart show, so cute!), I would create purple desserts, like my Lavender Colored... Read More
Raspberry Beer Hard Lemonade
This hard lemonade cocktail delivers crazy good taste on a hot day. It's also the easiest crowd-pleaser you'll ever make! I don't know about you, but I have quite a few friends who are cocktail snobs. For some, I wouldn't dare try to serve them something all pink and sweet in a froufrou stemmed glass. They are die-hard beer drinkers through and through. The others, well — if it's brown and thick, you've just insulted their liquor couture. S... Read More
How to Make an Arnold Palmer
A sweet and refreshing, non-alcoholic summertime beverage, the "Arnie" Palmer is almost as legendary as the golfing legend for which it's named. As a pro golfer, Arnold Palmer is legendary, having been the first to win the Masters four times, with 60 total PGA wins between 1954 and 1975. As a legendary drink, the Arnold Palmer is a non-alcoholic beverage popular at parties, especially outdoor events like summer barbecues and – yes – golfing... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Rock UR Party
Alas, my friends, the days of summer are upon us! As we prep for patio dates with friends and fire up the grill, so too is the time to put forth the perfect drink menu on lockdown. Trust me, fireworks are not the only things that bring "oohs" and "aahs" to the party. This week we found some superb summertime sippers from our friends on the web for your consideration. Take a gander at these lovely three concoctions, and remember — there's always... Read More