Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

This frozen daiquiri is the best drink for any warmer months or whenever you want to feel like you’re on a tropical island. This is one of those recipes that I always get when I’m on the beach or poolside, therefore I wanted to make a homemade strawberry daiquiri that you could drink from your house!

Classic daiquiris have a perfect slushy consistency mixed with a lot of alcohol (rum). I use fresh and frozen berries to make this scream summer flavor! But don’t fear – if you want a virgin daiquiri it’s easy to make with this recipe. This is the BEST Strawberry Daiquiri – no matter how you make this recipe, I know it will be a refreshing drink of your dreams!

Ingredients Needed

• Strawberries: A pound of strawberries is needed – you’ll freeze half of them.
• Rum: Use any flavor rum you like – white rum, coconut rum, or spiced rum. Any brand too, like Malibu or Bacardi.
• Simple Syrup: For sweetness – you can also use a few teaspoons white sugar.
• Lime Juice: Brightens up the flavor of the cocktail. I like using fresh squeezed lime juice.

How to make a Strawberry Daiquiri

• Remove stems from strawberries and slice in half. Freeze half of the berries (8 ounces).
• Add fresh berries and frozen berries to the jar of a high speed blender. Add rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Blend until you get a smooth slushy texture.
• Pour into glass. Garnish with an extra strawberry and/or lime slice or lime wedge.
• To make non-alcoholic: omit rum and use water in place of the rum (4 oz).

Expert Tips

• Plan ahead to get half of the strawberries in the freezer so you are not rushing it at the last minute – or grab a bag of frozen berries and use half frozen and half fresh.
• You can serve a daiquiri in really any cocktail glass, but I love a hurricane glass or margarita glass.
• Serve immediately. I don’t recommend storing it.

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Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

A classic Strawberry daiquiri is made with tons of strawberry flavor and lots of rum – it's the best summer drink and you can even make it a virgin non alcoholic daiquiri!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Freezing Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 643kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $10

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries
• 4 ounces rum
• 3 ounces simple syrup
• 1 ounce lime juice

Instructions

• Remove stems from strawberries and slice in half. Freeze half of the berries (8 ounces).
• Once the berries are frozen you can make your cocktail. Add fresh berries and frozen berries to the jar of a high speed blender. Add rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
• Garnish with an extra strawberry and/or lime.
• To make nonalcoholic: omit rum and use water in place of the rum (4 ounces)

Notes

• Don’t want to wait for berries to freeze? Use 4 ounces frozen strawberries and 4 ounces fresh.
• You can add more or less rum if you want, but if you add less you may need to add
  some water (it depends on your blender).
• Simple syrup can be adjusted depending on your preference and on how sweet your
  berries are.
• For rum, use any you like. I love using white rum or coconut rum, but spiced or dark rum would be delicious too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 85g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 275mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg

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Why You’ll Love Red Sangria

This sangria recipe is perfect for everyone, even if you don’t like red wine – this recipe could change your mind. I got this recipe from a friend and have been making it for many years – everyone loves it! It really is the best sangria recipe – perfectly sweet and tart – it’s wine punch for a crowd. Here’s why we love it:

• There is so much fresh fruit in this recipe plusyou can make this with different fruit based on what’s in season.
• Instead of adding sugar, I use simple syrup so it dissolves instantly.
• I cook the fruit with the sugar and water to make a fruity simple syrup which adds tons of flavor!

How to make Red Sangria

• Wine: For this recipe use your favorite red wine! Some ideas are Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since Sangria originated in Spain, you could use one of the amazing Spanish red wines, but basically just use your favorite.
• Alcohol: The best addition for sangria is either rum or brandy.
• Fruit: The best fruits to use are the ones in season; they bring the best flavor! Mixed berries, peaches, plums, pears, apples, strawberries, or any citruses.

Expert Tips

• Be sure to use a good red wine you’ll like drinking. I don’t recommend the most expensive bottle, but grab one in the mid-range.
• I recommend making this recipe ahead of time to let the sangria age. Stir it all together and it at least 8 hours to soak, but you can make it up to 24 hours ahead of time.
• You can make white sangria the same way as this – just swap out the liquor. Use white wine and fresh fruit like peaches, berries, pineapple, or mango and instead of dark alcohol, use something light, like white rum, vodka, or tequila.

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Red Sangria Recipe

This easy Red Sangria Recipe is a party favorite. Red wine, brandy, and fruit are mixed with a fruity simple syrup that gives the punch so much flavor.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 132kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $14

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (237ml) water
• 5 cups mixed fruit , see note
• 1 750ml bottle red wine , merlot, zinfandel or pinot noir, see note
• ¼ cup (60ml) brandy (or rum or Grand Marnier)

Instructions

• Add sugar and water and 1 cup of fruit to a saucepan. Heat over medium low heat until it boils and the sugar is dissolved, just a few minutes. Strain fruit from sugar syrup, save fruit. Remove from heat and cool completely.
• Mix wine, brandy, saved cooked fruit and remaining fruit in a large pitcher. Add ¼ cup of the cooled simple syrup. Chill for at least 8 hours.
• Before serving, taste and add more simple syrup as desired to taste.
• If you want to bulk up the recipe to serve more people, add up to 4 cups of club soda to the pitcher.

Notes

Use any combination of the following fruits:

• Apples
• Stone fruits (peaches, plums, etc)
• Mixed Berries
• Citrus (oranges, lemon, or limes)

Use any red wine you enjoy drinking, but I recommend merlot, zinfandel or pinot noir.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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How to make a Mint Mojito Recipe

• Slice two of the limes and set the wedges aside for garnish. Juice the other 4 limes, you should get about ¾ cup juice, set aside.
• Place the mint leaves and granulated sugar in a glass and use a cocktail muddler muddle them well until they are bruised and fragrant, this may take a few minutes. Place the muddled mint into the bottom of your pitcher.
• Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and rum to the pitcher. Stir to combine.
• Add the club soda and gently stir.
• Garnish highball glasses with lime wedge or lime slice and a fresh mint sprig. Add ice to the glasses and pour the mojitos over the ice and serve.

Expert Tips

• Buy extra limes in case you need more to get 3/4 cup lime juice.
• You can add the entire cup of simple syrup when making these if you want. I prefer to add 1/2 cup and then taste for sweetness. If I’m having a party I’ll also serve extra simple syrup on the side for people to add to their cocktail.
• Make your own simple syrup by adding equal parts water and sugar to a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved then place in a jar to cool. Store in refrigerator to use for up to 3 weeks.
• Make them ahead of time by doing all the steps up until the club soda. Don’t add the soda yet – stir the lime, mint, rum, and simple syrup in the pitcher. Cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the soda just before serving.

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Pitcher Mojitos Recipe

This is the perfect drink for a crowd! You can even make them ahead by doing all the steps up the adding the club soda and place the pitcher in the fridge, then just before serving, add the club soda. The perfect party punch!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 drinks

Calories 370kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $10

Ingredients

• 6 large limes (¾ cup (178ml) lime juice), divided
• 30 mint leaves plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup (237ml) simple syrup (see note)
• ¾ cup (178ml) white rum
• 3 cups (711ml) club soda
• Ice

Instructions

• Slice two of the limes and set them aside for garnish. Juice the other 4 limes, you should get about ¾ cup juice, set aside.
• Place the mint leaves and granulated sugar in a glass and muddle them well until they are bruised and fragrant, this may take a few minutes. Place the muddled mint into the bottom of your pitcher.
• Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and rum to the pitcher. Stir to combine.
• Add the club soda and gently stir.
• Garnish glasses with lime slices and fresh mint. Add ice to the glasses and pour the mojitos over the ice and serve.

Notes

• Simple Syrup: I like to add 1/2 cup of simple syrup to the mixture to start, then taste and add more, or I’ll leave additional syrup on the side for guests to sweeten as they like.
• Make Ahead: You can even make them ahead by doing all the steps up the adding the club soda and place the pitcher in the fridge, then just before serving, add the club soda and stir. You don’t want the club soda to sit in the pitcher in the fridge because it may become flat.
• Double the Recipe: You can double all the ingredients except you may not need 2 full cups of simple syrup. Start with 1 cup and add more as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg

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Classic Sea Breeze Cocktail

A Sea Breeze Drink combines both grapefruit juice and cranberry juice with vodka and it is delicious. The combination of grapefruit and cranberry is so good – citrusy from the grapefruit and a little sweet from the cranberry. It is similar to a bay breeze drink, except this one uses grapefruit instead of pineapple.

Vodka Drink recipes like this one are my favorite because they can be made as single drinks, or in a pitcher. If you are making this recipe for just you and some friends, then make a few glasses. If your having a party – make a pitcher! You will be in love with the taste of this drink from first sip!

Ingredients Needed

• Grapefruit Juice: Freshly squeezed or from the store.
• Vodka: Use any brand of vodka that you enjoy or have on hand!
• Cranberry Juice: I like using 100% juice but you can use any kind you like. Ocean Spray is a great brand.
• Simple Syrup (optional): If you like a sweeter drink, then add some simple syrup (see note)

How to make Party Punch

• To make one cocktail: use a shaker to shake together juice, vodka, and cranberry juice. Pour over ice and garnish with lime and cherry. It’s not quite equal parts, but close.
• To make a pitcher:  add all ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Add lime slices and cherries to glasses for garnish.

Expert Tips

• For garnish: I love adding a lime wedge or lime wheel to this sea breeze cooler. You could also have a salted rim!
• If you want a similar cocktail try a salty dog!
• This drink sits nicest in a highball glass!

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Sea Breeze Cocktail Punch

Seabreeze Cocktail Punch – this easy cocktail recipe has just three ingredients: vodka, grapefruit, and cranberry juice. It’s the perfect summer punch recipe and leaves you feeling refreshed.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 260kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

For one cocktail:

• 3 ounces grapefruit juice
• 1 ounce vodka
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• Simple syrup optional (see note)
• Lime slices and a cherry for garnish

For a pitcher:

• 6 cups grapefruit juice cold
• 1 ½ cups vodka
• 4 cups cranberry juice cold
• Simple syrup optional (see note)
• Optional: add club soda or lemon lime soda to make more per serving
• Lime slices and cherries for garnish

Instructions

• To make one cocktail: use a shaker to shake together juice, vodka, and cranberry juice. Pour over ice and garnish with lime and cherry.
• To make a pitcher:  add all ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Add lime slices and cherries to glasses for garnish.

Notes

If you want a sweeter cocktail, use lemon-lime soda or add simple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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What is a Salty Dog Drink?

A salty dog is made of gin or vodka, and grapefruit juice, and is finished with a salted rim. It’s a classic cocktail recipe because it has the perfect balance between sweet and flavorful. It differs from a Greyhound cocktail only in that it has a salty rim.

I turned this easy drink recipe into a party punch because that’s kind of my MO. This is a flavorful citrus drink that takes no time at all – and it’s easy to make into a party punch!

Ingredients Needed

• Juice: grapefruit juice is what makes this drink what it is. You can use fresh grapefruit juice or bottled.
• Vodka: I’ll be using vodka since it’s what I had on hand but this classic cocktail is also made with gin, a popular choice. 
• Soda: to give this cocktail some life, I’m pouring my favorite lemon-lime soda. Use any carbonated drink you think would pair well here, even regular club soda is OK! 
• Lemon slices: or lime wedges for garnish and an extra kick of refreshing citrus.  
• Salt: I’m using kosher salt to rim the glasses

How to make a salty dog drink punch

1. A classic salty dog recipe is made with a cocktail shaker and is tart, with sweetness added with simple syrup. We’re making punch so I used lemon-lime soda in place of simple syrup.
2. Place all ingredients into your pitcher and stir – be sure to add the soda right before serving.
3. Serve with salt rimmed glasses – a must for a salty dog drink! You can garnish with lime slices or even rosemary sprigs or other herbs.

Expert Tips

• You can use a combination of lemon-lime soda and club soda, or diet lemon-lime soda.
• To salt the rim of your glass, you can use grapefruit, lemon, or lime slices.
• This cocktail is normally served in a rocks glass.

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Salty Dog Punch Recipe

Salty Dog Punch – this easy cocktail recipe is made with grapefruit juice, vodka, and soda with lime for garnish and a salted rim! It’s the perfect not-to-sweet spring or summer punch!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 111kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

For one cocktail:

• 3 ounces (45ml) grapefruit juice
• 1 ounce (15ml) vodka
• ½ ounce lemon lime soda (or simple syrup)
• Lime slices for garnish
• Salt for the rim of the glass

For a pitcher:

• 6 cups (1422ml) grapefruit juice
• 1 ½ cups (349ml) vodka
• 4 cups (948ml) lemon lime soda (or a combination lemon lime soda and club soda, or diet lemon lime soda)
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Salt to rim the glasses

Instructions

• To make one cocktail: rub a slice of lime around the rim of your glass. Dip glass upside down on a plate of salt to salt the rim. Add ice to the glass, then add juice and vodka. Add a splash of soda to taste and a slice of lime for garnish.
• To make a pitcher: Mix juice, vodka, and soda in a pitcher. Add lime slices for garnish. Rub a slice of lime around the rim of each serving glass, then dip them upside down on a plate of salt to salt the rim. Serve drink over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 1922mg | Sugar: 2g

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Best Party Punch

For the last 18 years I thought I didn’t like blue curaçao; I actively avoided it in drinks because I’d had a blue cocktail on my honeymoon and didn’t like it. Then I tried an Electric Lemonade at a resort in Mexico and fell completely in LOVE. If you love those, you’ll love this drink just as much!

I’ve been on a real cocktail kick lately (like Vodka Soda Party Punch and this other Lemonade punch with a funny name) and knew I was going to recreate the Electric Lemonade cocktail at home, as a punch recipe. I think outside of vacation, most people don’t just mix themselves a cocktail on a Sunday afternoon by the pool (they stick to vodka sodas or wine) but for parties and such people want punch!

How to make Electric Lemonade Punch Tips

1. To make the party punch, just mix all of the ingredients in a pitcher. I like to add a bit of simple syrup to the cocktail and then leave the rest on the bar with the pitcher of punch so that guests can sweeten their drink even more. Most people like their mixed cocktails sweeter but some don’t, so having the option to do so is perfect for a party.
2. Want to make Electric Lemonade with rum? You totally can, just substitute white rum for the vodka in the recipe.
3. To make a Mocktail: Just skip the vodka and instead of using blue curaçao, make sure to buy a Blue Curacao syrup that doesn’t have alcohol in it. They often sell these syrups with the coffees or mixers in the grocery store.
4. Garnish this with a lemon or lime wheel and/or some maraschino cherries.
5. What type of glass is best – use a tall glass (also called a Collins Glass)

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Electric Blue Lemonade Cocktail Punch Recipe

Electric Lemonade is an easy party punch recipe! This lemonade pitcher cocktail has lemonade, blue curaçao, vodka and a natural sweetener syrup to make it as sweet as you want it. This is the perfect summer cocktail recipe!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 132kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 52 ounces (1.5L) lemonade (any brand, cold)
• 1 ½ cups (355ml) vodka
• ½ cup (118ml) blue curaçao
• Simple Syrup to taste (see note for homemade)
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

• Mix lemonade, vodka, and blue curacao in pitcher. Add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir.
• Serve over ice garnished with lemon. Serve with simple syrup on the side so guests can sweeten to their liking.

Notes

• You can use purchased simple syrup or sour mix or make your own.
  • How to make simple syrup/sour mix: Heat equal parts water or lemon juice and sugar (1 cup each) over medium low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a jar and let cool to room temperature, use as desired. Store leftovers covered tightly in the fridge.
  • To make low sugar simple syrup/sour mix: Mix sweetener and lemon juice or water (3/4 cup sweeter to 1 cup liquid) in a jar, seal and shake, no cooking needed.
• To make this non-alcoholic: omit the vodka and blue curaçao. Purchase Blue Curacao Syrup that doesn’t have alcohol (often sold with mixers or in the coffee aisle) and use it in place of the blue curaçao.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 1mg

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Beer Party Punch

Recently I was talking to a friend about cocktail recipes. We got to talking about different punch recipes and she brought up one called Skip and Go Naked Punch. I’d never heard of that before but, obviously, the name was intriguing.

Apparently, Skip and Go Naked Party Punch is made of frozen pink lemonade concentrate, beer, and vodka. It sounded amazing and certainly one that would make you skip and at least fall down, if not get naked. They say beer before wine you’ll be fine but I’m pretty sure vodka and beer together you’re in the clear isn’t a thing, even though it rhymes.

I got home and decided that, since I’ve got all the party punch recipes on this site, that I needed to Skip and Go Naked too…but I didn’t have the right ingredients to make the original recipe. Instead I created my own – and better – drink. Since it’s got extra vodka and extra beer I decided to call it Knock You Naked Party Punch.

Ingredients Needed

• Lemonade: Just use your favorite. Sure you can make your own or use concentrate. When I decided to make this I had a jar of Simply Lemonade in my fridge, so I used that. I prefer the prepared lemonade to concentrate or powdered drink mix, but you can use what you like.
• Vodka: Use your favorite brand, we love Tito’s.
• Beer: like using a lighter beer, like Corona or Bud Light in punch recipes like this. I feel like anything too strong or dark will overwhelm the lemonade. Beer lemonade with vodka needs a lighter beer to taste good.

How to make Beer Punch

As always when you’re making a cocktail recipe, alter it to your liking. If you want it stronger, add more vodka (but be careful…knock you naked but not OUT, mmkay?). If I’ve written this with a heavy hand, make it weaker by adding more lemonade or watering it down with club soda.

Serving this chilled is the perfect way to enjoy it – it’s a cool and refreshing cocktail recipe. I like garnishing it with lemon and cherry for color.

Tip From Dorothy

Expert Tip

• Don’t add the beer until just before serving or it will go flat.
• Use a very large pitcher – this makes a ton!
• Freeze some lemon slices to use as ice so you don’t water down the punch.

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Knock You Naked Beer Punch Recipe

This party punch recipe packs a whollup of alcohol: vodka and beer mixed with lemonade.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 14 servings

Calories 234kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

• 52 ounces lemonade cold
• 2 cups vodka
• 36 ounces corona cold
• Lemons and cherries for garnish

Instructions

• Mix all ingredientrs in a pitcher.
• Serve over ice garnished with lemon and a cherry.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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The Best Tropical Margaritas

My first time in Hawaii was so great because I was able to try so many amazing drinks that I had never had before. These pineapple margaritas were apart of that. I knew I needed to recreate this recipe at home so I could feel the island breeze no matter where I was! These margaritas will always be a hit!

This classic margarita with pineapple on the rocks is the best recipe version, IMO. They are sweet, but also have some sour elements and a tropical twist with coconut. They’re perfect with your favorite kind of tequila and you can even make spicy pineapple margaritas! Try this tropical spin on a classic cocktail and you’ll never look back!

Ingredients Needed

• Pineapple Juice: Only use 100% juice
• Coconut Water: Or you can use coconut extract, coconut rum, or omit
• Tequila: Use whatever tequila is your favorite. I prefer tequila blanco but you can also use tequila reposado or gold.
• Triple Sec: This is also called orange liqueur or cointreau.
• Fruit Garnishes: Bring the flavor to life with sliced limes, a fresh pineapple wedge or even a cherry on top!

How to make Pineapple Margarita Recipe

• To make one cocktail: add all ingredients to glass over ice. Stir and garnish.
• To make a pitcher: add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir. Add garnish. Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.

Expert Tips

• Use whatever coconut water you like, or have on hand. Coconut water comes in a lot of flavors and whatever you prefer is fine!
• When it comes to coconut water, if you do not want to use it–fell free to replace with regular water or more juice or coconut rum.
• Add a lime wedge or pineapple wedges to the rim of the glass! You could also add a salt rim if you want to.
• I don’t usually shake my margaritas – I pour them into the glass and stir. But you can use a cocktail shaker and strain them into the glass if you prefer.

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Pineapple Margaritas Recipe

Pineapple Margaritas are the perfect tropical margarita recipe! Made with pineapple and coconut they're a fun twist on a traditional margarita, perfect for when you feel like a trip to Hawaii

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 11 servings

Calories 262kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

For one cocktail:

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce triple sec cointreau
• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• 2 ounces coconut water see note
• ½ ounce lime juice
• Pineapple lime, and cherries for garnish

For a pitcher:

• 3 cups tequila
• 1 ½ cups triple sec
• 1 32 ounce can pineapple juice
• 1 ½ cups coconut water
• 1 cup lime juice
• Pineapple lime, and cherries for garnish

Instructions

• To make one cocktail: add all ingredients to glass over ice. Stir and garnish.
• To make a pitcher: add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir. Add garnish. Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.

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Notes

You can use plain coconut water. They also sell coconut water with coconut puree and coconut water with pineapple flavor. Use what you like. In the water section of the grocery store there are several brands and flavors of coconut water and coconut flavored beverages. You can also use plain water or just more juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 117mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Perfect Tropical Martini

When I went to Hawaii, there were so many drinks to try and this pineapple martini was one of my favorites. So much so, that I knew I needed to recreate it so I could have it whenever I wanted! This cocktail recipe combines pineapple and lime juice to mix the perfect amount of sweetness and sour!

The best part about this recipe is that you can make it in a single glass for yourself or a pitcher! Whether you’re having a party or wanting to be transported to a tropical vacation, this martini is perfect for you!

Ingredients Needed

• Vodka: I used Titos, but use your favorite vodka that you have on hand.
• Triple Sec: Orange liqueur mixes perfectly with the other ingredients!
• Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is always best.
• Pineapple Juice: Use fresh pineapple juice or 100% juice (without additives)
• Garnish: Put cherries, a pineapple wedge on the rim of the glass, limes.

How to make Pineapple Drink

• To make one cocktail: pour liquor and juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake then strain into a cold martini glass. Garnish with pineapple or slice of lime.
• To make a pitcher: stir liquor and juice in a pitcher. Shake with ice before pouring each drink. Garnish with pineapple and a maraschino cherry.

Expert Tips

• A pitcher will serve 6-8 people, so make a double/triple recipe depending on how many people you know you’ll be serving! Here’s how to double a recipe!
• You could replace the vodka with gin if that is what you have, but I love a good vodka martini.

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Pineapple Martini Recipe

Have a Hawaiian Martini to feel like you’re at the beach! This martini recipe has all the flavors of Hawaii: pineapple, orange, and coconut!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 221kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

To make one martini:

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce triple sec
• ½ ounce lime juice
• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• Pineapple and cherry and/or lime for garnish

To make a pitcher:

• 2 cups vodka
• 1 cup triple sec
• ½ cup lime juice
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• Pineapple and cherry and/or lime for garnish

Instructions

• To make one cocktail: pour liquor and juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake then pour into a cold martini glass. Garnish with pineapple or slice of lime.
• To make a pitcher (serves 6-8): stir liquor and juice in a pitcher. Shake with ice before pouring each drink. Garnish with pineapple and a maraschino cherry.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g

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Limoncello Spritz Cocktail

This Limoncello drink comes straight from Italy – it’s the lemon cousin to the popular aperol spritz recipe. I do not like aperol at all, so when we were in Italy I decided to try a spritz with limoncello and oh my goodness, it was fantastic.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and I love it for any summer parties or get togethers that I have planned. A drink like this one is so light and refreshing that you’ll crave it wherever you go. Transport yourself to the beaches of the Almalfi Coast with this delicious cocktail recipe.

Ingredients Needed

• Limoncello: This is an Italian liqueur that is vibrantly yellow and bursting with lemon flavor.
• Prosecco: Italian sparkling white wine – basically the Italian version of champagne.
• Club Soda: Or you can use sparkling water or soda water.
• Garnishes: Sliced lemon and fresh mint sprigs are the perfect garnish, but you can also use rosemary sprigs, fresh basil, fresh thyme or any fresh herbs.

How to make Limoncello Drink

• The ratio for a limoncello spritz is one part soda water, two parts limoncello and three parts Prosecco.
• Fill glass with ice. Pour in all ingredients and stir.
• Garnish with lemon slices and/or mint. Sip responsibly.

Expert Tips

• You can adjust the alcohol measurements to your liking. If the drink is too strong for you, add more club soda. If it’s not strong enough you can add more Prosecco.
• Want a sweeter drink? Add some simple syrup.
• Take the lemon peels and add a lemon twist on the rim of the glass.
• You can also make a pitcher of limoncello spritz by following the 1:2:3 ratio. Multiply by how many you want to make and you’ve got a party punch.

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Limoncello Spritz Recipe

Straight from Italy to you – make a limoncello drink with Prosecco and club soda. The perfect spritz for anyone who likes lemon – or doesn't like aperol!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 drink

Calories 248kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $7

Ingredients

• 2 oz limoncello
• 3 oz prosecco
• 1 oz club soda
• 1 cup ice
• 1 sprig mint optional – for garnish
• 3 slices lemon optional – for garnish

Instructions

• Fill glass with ice. Add limoncello and Prosecco. Fill glass with club soda.
• Garnish with lemon slices and/or mint.

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Notes

• Traditionally, a spritz is served in a balloon wine glass. Depending on the size of your glass you might need more ice…or more limoncello.
• To make a pitcher: follow the ratio 1:2:3. One part club soda, 2 parts limoncello, 3 parts Prosecco. So if you want to serve 8 drinks you would use 8 ounces club soda, 16 ounces limoncello and 24 ounces Prosecco, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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