Beverages

There’s a Drink for Every Mom Moment with Mommy Mixology-Giveaway

September 10, 2012 by Kathryn 46 Comments

Being a mother is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also incredibly exhausting! And when you need a break, you could just pour a glass of wine when the kids are in bed and enjoy a few blissful, uninterrupted minutes of peace. But why not indulge a little more with a fancy cocktail that’s perfect for exactly the childhood moment that’s drained your energy with a drink recipe from Mommy Mixology by Janet Frongillo?

mommy mixology cover art This fun little cocktail recipe book features refreshing libations that will take you from pregnancy (mocktails anyone?) right up until school days with drinks for every possible insane mommy moment in between. I received a copy of the book to review and not only is it full of tasty beverages, it’s also a very enjoyable read!

I loved the cute anecdotes that accompanied every recipe. From kids bursting out with overheard profanity to adults blurting out inappropriate questions, every disaster has a drink to accompany the moment in Mommy Mixology! Since my boys are both leaving the house for school this year (though Benjamin’s playschool classes are only two days a week), the speed with which my boys are growing is something that’s been on my mind. So I decided to celebrate the passing of time with a Sayonara Shandy. [Read more…]

Add Antioxidants To Your Summer Drinks with Tasty Recipes from TrueBlue and TrueBlack Juices-Giveaway

August 9, 2012 by Kathryn 89 Comments

trueblue bottles Ah summer! The time of outdoor gatherings, family vacations, seasonal menus and refreshing beverages! I love a sparkling cold drink in the summertime, but I’ve never been a fan of what too much soda does to my teeth or my waistline! So when I received a package of TrueBlue and TrueBlack beverages along with some fun summer recipes that packed the power of superfruits, I was excited to give them a try.

I received four varieties of juice to test out and they looked so good that my boys and I just poured the first two bottles over ice and drank them down! TrueBlue and TrueBlack juices are available in TrueBlue Wild Blueberry, TrueBlue Wild Blueberry Lemonade, TrueBlack Blackberry and TrueBlack Black Currant varieties and are made in small batches with premium ingredients. They are also free of additives, preservatives, filler juices and artificial flavours.

Before we gave into temptation and finished every bottle, I knew I had to try one of the scrumptious-looking drink recipes so I decided to make the TrueBlue Party Punch. I loved that it was non-alcoholic so that my boys and I could both enjoy it! [Read more…]

Cool Off with Minute Maid’s Sparkling Grape Lemonade Recipe

May 24, 2012 by Kathryn 66 Comments

The first long weekend of summer may be over, but summer itself is just getting started! And to help you stay cool and refreshed all season long, Minute Maid and the experts at the Canadian Living test kitchen have created a mouth-watering assortment of drinks and treats guaranteed to beat the heat!

I created the tasty Lime in the Coconut Cocktail last week and it was absolutely scrumptious so I decided to whip up this purple punch recipe for Sparkling Grape Lemonade this week!

I have to admit, I really don’t care much for regular lemonade; it’s too sour to suit me. But the tart citrus taste was absolutely heavenly when blended with the Grape Punch. And the carbonation of the Sprite added the perfect fizzy finishing touch to this purple punch recipe!

For the coolest summer entertaining ever, Minute Maid also has some great tips for your special gatherings:

Want to make homemade ice-pops but don’t have moulds? Use disposable paper cups and and wooden ice-pop sticks
Jazz up your glass of lemonade or fruit punch by using frozen grapes as ice cubes
Don’t like your juices too sweet? Simply add more water to your Minute Maid frozen juice or punch

Minute Maid has lots of other great recipes and summer entertaining tips to help make your summer gatherings the talk of the town, so stop by the website today.

For more great summer sippers, check out these other tasty recipes for the Peachy Keen Smoothie and Pretty in Pink Punch!

And if you’re looking for something low-calorie but still delicious, try a Sparkling Blueberry Hard Lemonade or a Watermelon Mojito!

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Sparkling Grape Lemonade

Invite the girls over for an afternoon in the garden complete with light snacks and refreshments. For quick and creative centerpieces, place flowers in something other than a traditional vase. Try floating a few fresh floral picks in a small decorative bowl filled with water. For longer stems, place in a colourful pitcher. Make your beverage part of the décor scheme with a batch of pretty purple punch.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword grape lemonade, purple punch, sparkling grape lemonade

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 10 cups

Calories 150 kcal

Author Kathryn

Ingredients

1 can 295mL Minute Maid® Grape Punch frozen concentrate thawed (undiluted)
1 can 295mL Minute Maid® Lemonade frozen concentrate thawed (undiluted)
3 cups Sprite® Sparkling Beverage
2 cups Water
Ice cubes or ice ring

Instructions

In punch bowl or large pitcher, stir together grape punch and lemonade frozen concentrates, Sprite® and water; mix well.
Fill with ice cubes or add ice ring to keep cold.

Lime in the Coconut Cocktail Recipe and Summer Entertaining Tips

May 17, 2012 by Kathryn 360 Comments

Nothing says summer like the arrival of May Long Weekend and if you’ve been hunting for tips and drink recipes to make the first long weekend of the summer as “cool” as it can be, you’re in luck!

Minute Maid has partnered with the experts in the Canadian Living test kitchen to create some delicious and refreshing drinks to keep you cool when you’re firing up the barbeque, heading out on the boat or entertaining your friends this weekend!

For a tasty drink with minimal work, an ice-cold Lime in the Coconut Cocktail is sure to be a hit with both young and old!

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