Cocktail Friday — Raspberry Italian Cream Sodas

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I've still got a few more weeks of nonalcoholic drinks, so today I'm sharing a yummy and caffeine free drink that your whole family can enjoy!!   My Mother In Law introduced my family to these sodas after working for many years at a ski resort.  She loved them and wanted to make them at home, so she's got a huge stockpile of different … [Read more...]

Candy Corn Vodka

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Let's get festive, shall we? Since it's almost Halloween, let's talk Candy Corn. Love it or hate it it's not going anywhere.   You can eat Candy Corn, fine..but how about we drink some? See where I'm going with this?   And trust me it's easy.  Just combine some vodka and some candy corn... Let that site about 4 … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Perfect Southern Sweet Tea

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So, you know how sometimes you can order those cocktails that taste like tea but they're full of alcohol and next thing you know, you accidentally drink too many and the room is spinning?   Yeah...   This is not one of those.   I'm at the 35 week mark of my pregnancy, so the craziest I get is the occasional … [Read more...]

Apple Tea Punch

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Here in the Northeast it's totally fall. Crisp weather, leaves changing...   But I know in some parts of the country it's still warm.  Not fall-ish at all.   So today's cocktail is the best of both worlds. We've got apples for fall and sweet tea for summer. Mix them up and you have a delicious cocktail any time of … [Read more...]

Green Monster Floats

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As you probably know, I am still doing the nonalcohol thing for the next six or seven weeks.   Sigh.   So I decided to get in the holiday spirit and create a fun and scary float that is family friendly.   Fun, right?   INGREDIENTS Lime Sherbert Lemon Lime Soda Whipped Cream Candy … [Read more...]

Snickerdoodle Martini

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Hey-yo! It's Friday and that means it's time for a cocktail.   But actually I could really go for a cookie. So.... What better way to cap the week with a cookie and a cocktail? Or a cookie in a cocktail? Or maybe just a cocktail that tastes like a cookie... Yeah, that's it.   And really a cinnamony-sweet-cozy … [Read more...]

Drinkable Pumpkin Pie

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I know that I may be jumping the gun a bit on Pumpkin Season.   But in my defense, it's hard coming up with yummy nonalcoholic drink ideas...and I'm craving Fall.   Yes, it IS possible to crave an entire season.   This drink is absolutely amazing -- caffeine free, so you can share it with the kiddos AND it tastes … [Read more...]

Apple Crisp Cocktail

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Happy Friday!!! So is it fall yet?  Honestly, I know I am going to be over fall when it actually gets here, because I have been living like Autumn since mid-August.   Sigh.   What I am going to do today is have a drink, convince myself that I need a sweatshirt and maybe even carve a pumpkin. Try and stop … [Read more...]

Hot Caramel Apple Drink

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As you may know, Shelly and I have been teaming up on Caramel Apple treats all week long.   So I decided...why not add Cocktail Friday to the Caramel Apple Mix?   Obviously, this is a nonalcoholic drink (helloooo...I'm growing a human and I'd prefer her to only have ONE head), but OMG seriously...I don't say this often, but … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Coconut Margarita

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So the end of summer is upon us. It went fast, didn't it? Most kids are already back in school, fall clothes are in full force at the mall (even though it's still 90 degrees out) and Halloween candy is currently on the shelves at the supermarket.   Ahh, summer, your stay was too short.   Let's end it with a cocktail, … [Read more...]

Bubblegum Floats

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If you ask me, Big Red is the most overlooked of all the soft drinks.   My husband won't touch the stuff.   It's red.  It tastes bubblegum-ey, what's the problem?  It's delicious!!   As a kid, Big Red Floats were one of my all time favorites.  So I decided to recreate these fun floats from my … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail

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Sometimes you're in the mood for a cocktail. Sometimes you're in the mood for pie.   Sometimes it happens at the exact same time. Trust me, it happens.   Only thing missing here is some crust.   Lemon Meringue Cocktail 1 1/2 oz vodka (vanilla or lemon flavor is great here) 3/4 oz Limoncello lemon … [Read more...]