Shirley’s Famous Shakes
These delicious shakes are a grown-up version of the classic strawberry milk shake with a little Chambord liqueur thrown in. Great for parties or summer evenings!
Category: Beverages
Orange Julius
This is one of those brunch drinks that people either love it or they hate it. I’ve tried to make a version that Everyone will love! Even though I’m not particularly fond of orange juice, I love Orange Julius! Give this one a try, I’m sure you’ll love it too!
Root Beer Floats
Root Beer Floats Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins There’s just something about creamy vanilla scoops of ice cream in a cold glass of root beer that makes me want to have a slumber party or or set of a firecracker! This dessert is a true American Classic! Author: [...]
Pear & Cranberry Bellini
Pear & Cranberry Bellini Print Recipe type: Cocktails Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 cup pear nectar 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1 bottle Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine Instructions In a small pitcher or large liquid measuring cup, combine pear nectar and cranberry juice cocktail. Pour ¼ cup juice mixture into each [...]
White Cosmopolitan
White Cosmopolitan Print Author: Martha Stewart (well one of her assistants anyway) Recipe type: Cocktails Ingredients 1 cup white-cranberry juice 4 ounces vodka 2 ounces Cointreau Instructions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add cranberry juice, vodka, and Cointreau. Shake to combine well. Strain into two large martini glasses. Serve immediately. WordPress Recipe [...]
Mixed Citrus Margaritas
Mixed Citrus Margaritas Print Recipe type: Cocktails Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 2 cups tequila 1½ cups fresh squeezed lime and/or orange juice ½ cup orange flavored liqueur (like triple sec or gran marnier) powdered sugar 1 to 2 limes, cut into wedges Instructions In a large pitcher or jug combine the tequila, juice, liqueur [...]
Sparkling Pomegranate Splash
Sparkling Pomegranate Splash Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins Recipe type: Cocktail Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 (1 liter) bottles of ginger ale or sparkling wine, chilled 2 (16 oz) bottles pomegranate juice, chilled 1 to 2 lemons, sliced Instructions In a large pitcher combine all ingredients. Serve. WordPress Recipe Plugin [...]
Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shots
Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shots Print Bring a little class to your next party instead of the dixie cups! Try these great Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shots in Fresh Strawberries! Author: Michelle Oddis Recipe type: Beverages Ingredients 24 Strawberries (the bigger the better) 1 box of Strawberry Jell-O 1 cup water 1 cup chilled tequila [...]
Southern Sweet Tea
Southern Sweet Tea Print Well, if you’re from the South and you get cut, this is what comes out. There is nothing better than Southern Sweet Tea. Also, for some reason tea is served better in a quart mason jar if you have one. I keep them in the cabinet as daily drinking [...]
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey Sour Print A good Whiskey Sour is another staple at the bar of any Southern gentleman…or lady. Author: Joshua Trent Recipe type: Beverages Ingredients 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ⅓ cup superfine sugar Jack Daniel’s to taste, about 1 cup 1 maraschino cherry for each [...]
Mint Julep
Mint Julep Print So, you can’t live in the South without knowing how to mix up a refreshing Mint Julep on a lazy afternoon. Author: Joshua Trent Recipe type: Beverages Ingredients 4 fresh mint sprigs 2½ oz bourbon whiskey 1 tsp powdered sugar 2 tsp water Instructions Crush mint leaves to get the [...]
Texas Maragrita
Texas Margarita Print This is Jimmy Buffet’s recipe for a Texas Margarita. Author: Jimmy Buffet Recipe type: Beverages Ingredients Crushed ice 3 wedges lime 2 ounces gold tequila ½ ounce blanco tequila 1¼ ounces Rose’s Lime Juice (or substitute 1¼ cup Margarita Texas Mix) 1 splash orange Curaçao Instructions Put all ingredients except [...]
