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      Colorful Mocktails: Iced Pumpkin Cider

      Colorful Mocktails: Iced Pumpkin Cider

      'Tis the season for anything pumpkin! Spice lattes, jack 'o lanterns and pie all reign supreme during the Fall season and for good reason.

      Not only are they one of the most colorful vegetables available, they are rich in vitamins and minerals and full of flavor. 

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      Iced Pumpkin Cider Ingredients

       

      So to honor this lovely time of year, I'm bringing you a cocktail with 5 ingredients that's just right for celebrating all things Autumn.

      As always, my recipe for Iced Pumpkin Cider below is non-alcoholic but feel free to add spirits to suit your taste! Watch my how-to video below!

       

       

       

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      Juliet's Iced Pumpkin Cider

      Juliet's Iced Pumpkin Cider

      makes 1 cocktail

      INGREDIENTS

       

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
      2. Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
      3. Pour mixture into mixing tin and back into serving glass to mix.
      4. Add garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise.
      5. Serve and enjoy!

       

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Colorful Mocktails: Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea

      Colorful Mocktails: Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea

      Cocktail or beverage? I'll let you decide. My Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea is my last ditch effort to hold onto Summer for as long as possible.

      However there really is no reason why this drink can't work for Fall as well. Just substitute cold tea for hot. The flavors will still be refreshing and delicious!

      Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea

      The flavor of Blood Orange is similar to the orange fruit we know and love. But there's a layer of berry-ness that gives it a richness that is almost wine-like.

      Ginger is a fragrant spice with a slightly peppery undertones and a sweetness that is warm and zesty.

      I love citruses all year long and the richness of blood orange is smooth and satisfying, not at all tart and biting like some can be. The addition of ginger makes this drink extra special!

      Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea Ingredients

      This beverage is great for lunch, brunch or partytime. Or just when you need a liquid pick-me-up. 

      And with only 3 ingredients, you can whip up a pitcher in no time! 

      Watch my how-to video or follow the complete recipe below for all you need to add my Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea to your home bar drink list!

       

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      Juliet's Blood Orange Ginger Iced Tea

      makes 1 drink


      INGREDIENTS

      Glass: Tall/Pint

      Garnish: orange slice, mint sprig

      Glass Size: 16 oz.

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
      2. Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
      3. Pour mixture into cocktail shaker and back into serving glass to mix.
      4. Add garnish and serve.
       
      Until next time, let's raise a glass to living a life filled with COLOR!

       Love, Juliet

       

       

       

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      Colorful Mocktails: Blue Agave Margarita

      Colorful Mocktails: Blue Agave Margarita

      At the time this post was written, there were 38 days until the end of the Summer season. The CALENDAR end.

      I'm always a little annoyed at things that have unwritten rules based on nothingness, like "don't wear white after Labor Day" or "Pumpkin Spice Lattes are Fall drinks". Who says? Who is this invisible authority figure that puts arbitrary timetables on everyday living? 

      Margaritas have long been associated with warmer times, beach vacations and paper umbrellas. But I'm here to break the cycle of seasonal rule domination by declaring Margaritas a colorful mocktail for all seasons.

      My Blue Agave version is a refreshing mix of bitter citrus and spicy with a side of mild sweetness. It's a cocktail for ALL seasons. 

      Watch my how-to video or follow the complete recipe below for all you need to add my Blue Agave Margarita to your home bar repertoire!

       

       

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      Juliet's Blue Agave Margarita

      makes 1 drink

      INGREDIENTS

      Glass: Margarita

      Garnish: lemon, lime, salt rimmer

      Glass Size: 14 oz.

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
      2. Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker in order listed.
      3. Add ice from serving glass.
      4. Cap shaker and shake to mix.
      5. Slide a lime slice around the rim of serving glass.
      6. Dip serving glass into a salt rimmer.
      7. Pour ingredients back into serving glass.
      8. Add garnish, serve and enjoy!

       

      Until next time, let's raise a glass to living a life filled with COLOR!

      Love, Juliet

       

       

       

      Colorful Mocktails: Springtime Sparkler

      Colorful Mocktails: Springtime Sparkler

      I've returned to the Colorful Cocktail series with a treat that I’ve created to celebrate these last days of Spring. It's refreshing and slightly exotic - perfect for showers, light lunches or that fresh European soft cheese board you've been meaning to put together. Watch my how-to video or follow the complete recipe below for all you need to add this pretty and super easy drink to your seasonal celebrations!

      Juliet's Springtime Sparkler

      makes 1 drink 

      INGREDIENTS


      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Chill a 6 oz. champagne flute.
      2. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker in the order listed, except sparkling beverage.
      3. Cap and shake vigorously.
      4. Strain into chilled serving glass.
      5. Top with sparkling beverage.
      6. Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh strawberry.
      7. Enjoy!

       

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

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      Colorful Mocktails: Sour Apple Martini

      Colorful Mocktails: Sour Apple Martini

       

      I'm back with another Colorful Mocktail! This time, I've got the sour and the sweet commingling to make this fruity drink plus my favorite color, Green has a starring role! I put my special twist to the mix but feel free to make it your own. Watch the video or follow the complete recipe below for all you need to add this super easy drink to your at-home beverage rotation!

       

       

      Juliet's Sour Apple Martini

      makes 1 drink

      INGREDIENTS

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Chill a martini glass.
      2. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
      3. Cap, shake and strain into chilled martini glass.
      4. Add garnish with a green apple slice and serve.
      5. Enjoy!

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

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