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      Colorful Mocktails: The Heartbreaker

      Colorful Cocktails: The Heartbreaker - JulRe Designs LLC

      While I was on a previous Summer break, I did a lot of eating and drinking. A LOT! The Home Chef Extraordinaire outdid himself with all sorts of fresh, healthy, colorful foods so you can expect to see more of his tasty recipes added to my Colorful Eats series.

      Somewhere in between food gorging and taste testing, I got the bright idea to experiment with spirits, mixers and garnishes to see if I could create some beverages that would live up to the very high standard set by the culinary wizard. Wine.com and other places for the ingredients for tasty libations were bookmarked and favorited for easy access because each drink I came up with always seemed to require a whole new set of ingredients. One night, my kitchen island looked like a fully stocked bar in a nightclub!

       

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      You should know that I don't drink alcohol. That's right, I'm a non-imbiber and I have spent a lot of my adult life trying to find restaurants and bars that don't treat those of us who choose to not to indulge like kids or even worse, outcasts with only the standard Shirley Temples, juices and sodas amongst their limited offerings.

      Pre-Covid, mocktails were starting to become trendy, with some innovative spaces dedicated to the non-alcoholic lifestyle popping up all over the country. From exotic herbal elixirs to spirit alternatives, booze-free living no longer has to be boring and monotonous. 

      I wanted to share a few of my successful liquid experiments with you so Colorful Cocktails will be a new blog series featuring beautiful concoctions that I've imagined and even a few standards that I've reimagined. The first drink on the menu is called the The Heartbreaker.

      It was a drink originally created in honor of Valentine's Day (hence the name) and you can find variations all over the web but my spin is a bit unique. It's pale pink in color and a bit on the sweet side so I recommend serving it for showers, brunches or afternoons on the deck. And please feel free to substitute your favorite alcoholic spirit for my spirit alternative. Check out the recipe below!

      Heartbreaker Cocktail Ingredients | The Color Lab Blog

       

      The Heartbreaker

      makes 1 serving

      Ingredients

      1 oz tequila (the Home Chef's favorite!) or tequila alternative (<-- LOVE this!)

      1 oz fresh lemon juice

      1/2 oz rose syrup (this one is best - vegan and gluten-free!)

      ice cubes or crushed ice 

      edible rose petals (optional)

       

      Instructions

      1. Place tequila or tequila alternative, lemon juice and rose syrup in a shaker with a few ice cubes or crushed ice for a less intense flavor. Shake briefly to mix.

      2. Pour into a glass of your choice (these are perfect!) straight or over crushed ice for less intensity.

      3. Garnish with a few edible rose petals. Enjoy!

      NOTE: Please drink responsibly!

       

      The Heartbreaker Cocktail | The Color Lab Blog

       

      Until next time, raise a glass to living a color-filled life!

      Love, Juliet 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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      Colorful Mocktails: Spiked Turmeric Lemonade

      Colorful Mocktails: Spiked Turmeric Lemonade

      My new Colorful Mocktail is....(drumroll)....this healthy take on a traditional Lemonade. The addition of Turmeric, a natural anti-inflammatory compound, makes it good FOR you. It's my salute to Summertime and it's just the right drink for picnics and cookouts. Every time I've served it, I run out, no matter how much I prepare. I've been asked for the recipe more times than I can count so I'm taking that as a sign that I should share it with everyone!  Watch my how-to video or follow the complete recipe below for all you need to add my Spiked Turmeric Lemonade to your at-home mocktail list!

       

       

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      JULIET'S SPIKED TURMERIC LEMONADE

      makes 1 drink 

      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 and serve.
      5. Enjoy!

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

      Colorful Mocktails: Prickly Pear Pink Champagne

      Colorful Mocktails: Prickly Pear Pink Champagne

      Spring has sprung but only on the calendar in the Northeast. Cold and rainy days lead to frigid nights with the occasional burst of warmth and sun. While it may be a few more weeks before the weather actually reflects the season, I've moved ahead with my budding bevy of beverages.

      To start things off, I give you a celebratory brunch booster - my Prickly Pear Pink Champagne. A friend from my taste tester group has already served this pretty-in-pink, slightly sweet, subtly tangy bubbler at a baby shower and it was a hit!

       

      I hope you love the products I recommend! This blog post contains affiliate links and I participate in the Amazon Associate program, which means that if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to bring you color commentary like this. You can find more about our site, privacy, and disclosure policies here. Thank you for your continued support!

       

      Prickly Pear Pink Champagne

       

       

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      For those who aren't fans of super sweet drinks, this one's for you. With just 5 ingredients, it's a quick fix for a party, warm weather meal or any joyous gathering. Try my recipe below or you can see how I put it all together in my REELS on Instagram.

       

      Prickly Pear Pink Champagne

      Juliet's Prickly Pear Pink Champagne

      makes 1 serving

      INGREDIENTS

      Glass: Champagne/Flute

      Garnish: lime

      Glass Size: 8 oz.

       

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
      2. Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
      3. Stir gently to mix.
      4. Add garnish and serve.

       

      Drink colorfully!

      Love, Juliet

       

       

       

       

       

       

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      Color Collective: Links to Colorful Living, Vol. 14

      Color Collective: Links to Colorful Living, Vol. 14

      You may have noticed that I've been M.I.A. from the blog for over a month. Life has an unpredictable flow - sometimes it moves at a snail's pace then suddenly lifts you out of your comfort zone and tosses you into unfamiliar spaces with no instruction manual. That kind of explains the last few weeks of my life.

      I've moved my personal and professional lives to a brand new city with brand new energy. It's been exciting and unsettling. Anyone who has moved into a new home knows that it takes a village but we only had a tiny hamlet. The adventure continues....

      What is beyond me is that while most everything has been unpacked and put in its proper place, there are still some items from my kitchen that either lost their way, decided they weren't willing to make the move with us or have just vanished into thin air. I thought hosting a small dinner party last week for a few friends was a good idea but in the process, I had to repurchase many things I thought I already had. 

      One thing that was on my side was that I was able to catch a few fabulous sales on dinnerware, drinkware and cookware. Here are a few things I bought or want to buy for cooking and entertaining that may still be available at great prices:

       

      1.  These knives are so durable and stay sharp.

       



      2.  I bought these large bowls in all of my favorite colors.
      FIESTA Large Bistro Bowls





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      3.  This cookware set is the very best, IMO.

      TRAMONTINA Cookware Set
      4.  I'm a master Mocktail Mixologist so it's mandatory that I have interesting glassware.

      GODINGER - Sheer Colored Glassware

      5. Never underestimate the power of a good set of coasters to be an excellent conversation starter.
      JONATHAN ADLER Versailles Coasters




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      6. Seasonings have never tasted so good in these pretty salt & pepper shakers.
      JONATHAN ADLER Newport Salt & Pepper Set7.  I think this glass water pitcher is divine!

      JOYJOLT Infiniti Glass Water Pitcher

      8.  What better way to serve salad than with these.
      THE MET STORE Hosta Leaf Salad Servers9.  A little fussy? Yes. But I'm all in on these adorable napkin rings.
      THE MET STORE Gingko Napkin Ring Set
      10.  I'm a HUGE fan of these dessert plates and the company that makes them.
      CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL Valencia Dessert PlatesThat's all for now. Until next time, may your life be filled with joyous COLOR!
      Love, Juliet






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      Colorful Mocktails: Cranberry Pomegranate Martini

      Colorful Mocktails: Cranberry Pomegranate Martini

      This drink is the holiday season in a glass! I actually made this cocktail for the first time a few months ago when the weather was still warm and we were still sipping iced teas and lemonade. When I asked my taste testers to try it out, the comments I got back contained words like "festive", "christmas-y" and oddly, "ring the jingle bells". 

      I hope you love the products I recommend! This blog post contains affiliate links and I participate in the Amazon Associate program, which means that if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to bring you color commentary like this. You can find more about our site, privacy, and disclosure policies here. Thank you for your continued support!

      Cranberry Pomegranate Martini Ingredients

      When I had my first taste, I immediately felt transported into a warm family room filled with people I love chatting and laughing and waiting for the "big bird" to come out of the oven. While in reality, the group I'm hosting this year will be bigger than last, it still won't be the grand size of gatherings in the past as we continue to find our way in the ongoing pandemic.

       

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      One thing that is for sure, I will be serving this delightful cocktail to my guests, both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. It's the holiday thing to do.

      Try the recipe below and watch the HOW-TO video on Pinterest to get into the spirit!

      Juliet's Cranberry Pomegranate Martini

      Juliet's Cranberry Pomegranate Martini

      makes 1 drink

      INGREDIENTS

       

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. Chill a martini glass.
      2. Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker in order listed.
      3. Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass.
      4. Add sliced lime and pomegranate seeds to garnish and enjoy!

       

      Cranberry Pomegranate Martini How-To Video on Pinterest

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

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