The Chef Next Door: Drinks
Showing posts with label Drinks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drinks. Show all posts

Caramel Apple Sangria

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This Caramel Apple Sangria is an absolute must-have this fall! It's easy, light and
refreshing and will be the hit of your next party!
This Caramel Apple Sangria is an absolute must-have this fall! It's easy, light and refreshing and will be the hit of your next party!
Fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner. I can't believe we are already halfway through October! Its seems like my boys just started their college classes, yet they both just took midterm exams and have made it through the first half of their semesters. It's just crazy how fast time is going! I've already decorated the house for Halloween {OK so I've had it done for weeks!} and I'm excited to start thinking about our Halloween party. I love to have friends and family over to celebrate one of my favorite holidays of the year!

Lemonade with Frozen Watermelon Cubes

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This Lemonade with Frozen Watermelon Cubes is a deliciously refreshing drink 
that is perfect to cool off with on a hot summer day!
This Lemonade with Frozen Watermelon Cubes is a deliciously refreshing drink that is perfect to cool off with on a hot summer day!
Summer, summer, summertime | Time to sit back and unwind....name that tune and who sings it! Sorry, I got a little carried away with my summer tunes. 😂 We're about halfway through summer and it is HOT! It's been in the upper 80's here but with the humidity it's felt like 95. I can deal with the heat to an extent, but the humidity is a killer! Regardless, I've been trying to soak up the sun and enjoy the summer as much as I can. 

Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte

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Skip a trip to the coffeehouse and make your own icy and delicious Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte at home! 
Skip a trip to the coffeehouse and make your own icy and delicious Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte at home!
If you've been reading my blog long enough then you already know how much I love coffee. I mean, I love coffee so much that I refer to myself as a coffee addict. 😂 I typically stick to one cup in the morning (occasionally two if I had a rough night), and I usually have one in the afternoon, too. I don't let the heat deter me either. It's coffee all year round over here. During the summer I like to drink iced or frozen coffee drinks to keep me cool, and I love making my own treats at home. I find they taste better, plus it costs much less to make your own.

Citrus Sweet Tea and my favorite way to serve it all Summer!

My favorite iced tea gets a flavor boost with the addition of fresh citrus fruits! This tea is 
slightly sweet, fruity, and oh so delicious. Perfect on a warm summer day!
Citrus Sweet Tea | The Chef Next Door
Everyone who knows me well knows that I'm an iced tea addict. Not just any tea either, but sweet tea. My family is from the south so I come by my love for sweet tea naturally. I grew up drinking it with my mom and grandma, and have loved it ever since.

During the warmer months I like to make sun tea, but living in Michigan it's hard to make it in the winter. I recently had the opportunity to try out Epoca's Primula Pitcher and let me just say, I love it! It comes with three different inserts - one for steeping the tea, one for infusing flavor, and a chill core that keeps your beverages cold for hours! The pitcher isn't just for tea either. You can make flavored waters, lemonade, and even cocktails! The options are endless.