summer cocktail

Say Hello to Summer with this Sensational Strawberry Mango Daiquiri Recipe

June 15, 2017 by Kathryn 29 Comments

When warm June weather finally arrives, I can’t wait to get outside to enjoy it. And whether I’m cracking an ice-cold beer after a day of yard work or sipping a pre-dinner drink as the barbecue heats up, the perfect beverage always makes spending time outdoors even better.

Of course, this year I’ve had to give up some of my favourite summer sippers since our new baby is arriving in a little over a month! So, I got to work creating some cocktails that are perfect for summer refreshment both with and without alcohol added!

My family loves tropical fruit flavours, so I decided to combine two of our favourites, strawberry and mango, to create a show-stopping daiquiri that’s tangy, sweet and perfect for a lazy afternoon relaxing on the deck.

Making the virgin version of this drink is as simple as leaving out the rum, and when it’s served in stylish drinkware from Wayfair.ca, it’s pretty enough for the poshest summer brunch or evening cocktail party! [Read more…]

Black Fly Beverages are Summer Refreshment That’s Not Too Sweet-Giveaway

August 7, 2016 by Kathryn 68 Comments

With only one month left of summer, I’m making the most of every single hot and sunny day. And that means that I’m always on the lookout for a tasty and delicious beverage to sip while out by the pool, at the cottage or just relaxing in the back yard. But I can also be a little picky about what I drink. I don’t like anything too sweet, but I do like crisp, refreshing fruit flavours. Luckily, this year I finally discovered my ideal summer drink: Black Fly Beverages!

Black Fly’s promise is a sparkling ready-to-drink beverage that’s not too sweet and when I saw the company even boasted some sour fruit flavours, I couldn’t wait to try them for myself. I received an assortment of some of the top Black Fly products to review and with my first sip of a Black Fly Sour Vodka Grape, I knew I’d found a new favourite beverage. [Read more…]

Lime in the Coconut Cocktail Recipe and Summer Entertaining Tips

May 17, 2012 by Kathryn 361 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! [Read more…]