Mojitos
My kids are at sleepaway camp for a few weeks, so there’s not much cooking or food shopping going on chez moi. At night, my poor husband wanders back and forth from the fridge to the pantry, somehow...
View ArticleHot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum
Originally, I was planning to share a basic spiked cider recipe with you but when I made it for my husband to taste, he said it reminded him of his college days when he and his fraternity brothers...
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Peach Mango Smoothies
To me, these smoothies taste like something you’d have on a tropical vacation. They’re perfect for breakfast to start the day — they also make a refreshing afternoon snack or even a healthy dessert. To...
View ArticlePomegranate Margaritas
These pomegranate margaritas are a lovely seasonal twist on a traditional margarita and are perfect for the holidays. Go ahead and adjust the strength to your liking: if you like a stronger (and more...
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Raspberry Lemonade
This raspberry lemonade is a riff on the fresh-squeezed lemonade I used to love to drink when visiting amusement parks during childhood summers. You know, the kind from the lemonade stand with the tall...
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Berry, Banana & Pomegranate Smoothie
This fruit-packed smoothie is a little sweet, a little tart and a whole lot of healthy. Frozen fruit and low fat Greek yogurt make it extra thick and creamy — a treat! Make it for breakfast and you’ll...
View ArticlePomegranate Sangria
This pomegranate sangria is perfect for Thanksgiving, but before sharing the recipe, I wanted to take this time to share how grateful I am for this blog and all the wonderful readers who are here....
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Sparkling White Sangria
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski Whenever we visit my parents in Florida, we have dinner at Columbia, a Spanish/Cuban-style restaurant on Sarasota’s St. Armand’s Circle. Mike and I always share a pitcher...
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Mudslides
Legend has it that the mudslide was created at the Wreck Bar in the Cayman Islands. The recipe is simple: one part coffee liqueur, one part vodka, and one part Irish cream. There is no virgin...
View ArticleMargaritas
Citrusy and slightly sweet, these margaritas are a more refined version of the syrupy-sweet, fake tasting margaritas served at many bars and restaurants. They go down easy — in fact, whenever I make...
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Grand Mimosas
Grand mimosas are festive cocktails made with orange juice, Champagne and orange liqueur. They are traditionally served with brunch as a “hair of the dog” remedy for a hangover. The following basic...
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Hot Toddy
A hot toddy is a classic and warming whiskey cocktail infused with honey, lemon, and spices. My grandmother swore by it as a cure-all for colds, insomnia, or whatever ails you. But it’s also just the...
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Peach Mango Smoothies
To me, these smoothies taste like something you’d have on a tropical vacation. They’re perfect for breakfast to start the day — they also make a refreshing afternoon snack or even a healthy dessert. To...
View ArticleSippin’ on Summer: 6 Refreshing Cocktails
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View Article5 Holiday Cocktails To Make Part of Your Festivities
From hot toddies to kir royales, add some extra cheer to your festivities with these holiday cocktails. ✨ The post 5 Holiday Cocktails To Make Part of Your Festivities appeared first on Once Upon a...
View ArticleKir Royale
One of the first things I did after I landed in Paris as a college exchange student was enjoy a Kir Royale with friends at a sidewalk café in the bustling Latin Quarter. I was tipsy by lunchtime, and...
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Grapefruit Crush
I first tried this grapefruit crush cocktail at a pool party at my neighbor Tracy’s house, and I’ve seen it pop up on restaurant menus all summer long. It’s ultra-refreshing and easy to drink. Made...
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Piña Coladas
Whenever I think of piña coladas, especially on a hot summer day or when that catchy song comes on the radio, I’m whisked back to a vacation in the Dominican Republic with my daughter, all of 9 years...
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Frosé
Okay, summer cocktail lovers, let’s talk frozen rosé, aka frosé! I’ve sipped on this refreshing pink drink in all sorts of places: a trendy rooftop pool bar in Austin where my son attends college, a...
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Eggnog
Eggnog is a creamy and rich blend of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, spiked with rum, bourbon, or brandy—think of it as a boozy, drinkable custard that’s a holiday season favorite, especially at...
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