the color lab blog — colorful cocktails

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!

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!

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

• 1/2 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
• 1 pump(s) Monin Ginger Concentrated Flavor
• 7 oz. fresh brewed tea (here's the infuser pitcher used in video)

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!

 

 

 

 

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

• ice
• 2 oz. tequila or tequila alternative
• 1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. Monin Blue Curacao Syrup
• 1 oz. Monin Agave Organic Nectar
• lime slices
• salt

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!

 

 

 

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 

 

 

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

I have fond memories of one particular weekend brunch at the renowned abc Kitchen by Jean-Georges in New York City pre-pandemic. The entire meal was divine. Everything was fresh and organic, served by staff that really paid attention to detail. The room was packed and buzzy. From where we were sitting, we could see into the charming and whimsical abc Carpet & Home store, which gave me the inspiration to do this post. But the standout was a non-alcoholic cocktail I had while waiting at the bar to be seated - their Turmeric Tonic.

In case you weren't aware, the main ingredient contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. So while the drink's taste was warm and citrusy sweet, it was downright healthy too! I couldn't wait to get home and try to recreate it and since sharing is caring, here's my recipe. I hope you'll try it!

 

Turmeric Tonic at abc Kitchen, NYC

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Juliet's Turmeric Tonic

makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp fresh grated turmeric or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, though fresh is best
• 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 whole lemon (save the rind)
• 1-2 tsp raw honey (sweeten to taste)
• 1 pinch cracked black pepper
• 3 cups filtered water

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, add turmeric, ginger, lemon juice and leftover lemon rind, honey (sweeten to taste), black pepper, and filtered water.
2. Bring to a simmer (not a boil) over medium to medium-high heat (about 3 minutes). Turn off heat.
3. Strain into an airtight container and refrigerate until cold. (Can be consumed hot as well)
4. Once cold, serve and enjoy!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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