Strawberry Lime Smoothies
April 9, 2012 By 14 Comments
Wicked Good White Russian
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wicked Good White Russian
Makes 1 Serving
2 Teaspoons Coffee-mate Sugar Free French Vanilla Powdered Creamer
1 Teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules
1 ½ Ounces Light Vanilla Soymilk
1 ½ Ounces Vodka
2 Teaspoons Sugar-Free Calorie-Free Vanilla-Flavored Syrup
- In a glass, combine creamer and coffee granules with 2 ounces warm water, and stir to dissolve.
- Add soymilk, vodka, and syrup, and then stir it up.
- Add many ice cubes and enjoy.
Credit: Skinny Girl Happy Hour
Winter Wonderland Peppermintini
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winter Wonderland Peppermintini
Makes 1 Serving
2 Teaspoons Coffee-Mate Sugar Free French Vanilla Powdered Creamer
1 No-Calorie Sweetener Packet
1 ½ Ounces Vodka
¼ Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
Optional Garnish: Small Candy Cane
- In a glass, combine powdered creamer and sweetener with 1 ounce warm water. Stir to dissolve. Add 1 ounce cold water.
- Add creamer mixture, vodka, and extract to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and then strain into a martini glass. If you like, garnish with a candy cane leaning jauntily on the rim!
Credit: Hungry Girl – Happy Hour
Upside-Down Tequila Sunrise
January 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Upside-Down Tequila Sunrise
Makes 1 Serving
6 Ounces Light Orange Juice Drink
1 ½ Ounces Tequila
1 Teaspoon Sugar-Free Calorie-Free Raspberry-Flavored Syrup
Pour juice drink and tequila into a glass filled halfway with ice. Stir to mix.
Add syrup and gently swirl. Enjoy.
Credit: Hungry Girl: Happy Hour
Almond Tea
January 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Almond Tea
Yield: 7 Servings
6 Cups Water
¾ Cup Sugar
¾ Cup Thawed Limeade Concentrate
4 ½ Teaspoons Unsweetened Instant Tea
½ Teaspoon Almond Extract
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Medium Orange, Sliced
1 Medium Lemon, Sliced
1 Medium Lime, Sliced
Ice Cubes
- In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the water, sugar, limeade concentrate, instant tea and extracts. Add fruit slices. Serve over ice.
Credit: Taste of Home
Peachy Chai Smoothies
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Peachy Chai Smoothies
Serves 2
¾ Cup Frozen Sliced Peaches (From 16-Ounce Bag), Partially Thawed
2 Containers (6 Ounces Each) Vanilla Thick & Creamy Low-Fat Yogurt
3 Tablespoons Chai Tea Latte Mix (From 10-Ounce Package)
½ Cup Fat-Free (Skim) Milk
Ground Nutmeg, If Desired
- In blender or food processor, place all ingredients except nutmeg.
- Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle servings with dash of nutmeg.
Tip:
An Indian specialty, chai is simply a blend of tea, milk and mild spices.
Credit: Betty Crocker
Homemade Irish Cream
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Homemade Irish Cream
Makes 3 ⅓ Cups
1 Can (12 Ounces) Evaporated Milk
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
½ Cup 2% Milk
¼ Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
1 Tablespoon Instant Coffee Granules
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
¼ Teaspoon Almond Extract
EACH SERVING:
½ Cup Brewed Coffee
- In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator. For each serving, place coffee in a mug. Stir in ⅓ cup Irish cream. Heat mixture in a microwave if desired.
Note: Irish whiskey may be added to this recipe if desired.
Recipe Credit: Taste of Home Magazine – December/January 2011
Photo Credit: Taste of Home
White Chocolate-Peppermint Marshmallow Martini
December 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
WhiteChocolate-Peppermint Marshmallow Martini
Serves1
Marshmallow Sundae Topping
2 Peppermint Candies, Crushed
Ice
¼ Cup Vanilla Vodka
1 Tablespoon Peppermint Schnapps
¼ Cup White Chocolate Liqueur
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Dip the rim of a martini glass in marshmallow topping then crushed peppermint candies. Drizzle some marshmallow topping on inside of glass; place glass in freezer.
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In a shaker with ice, add vodka, schnapps, and the liqueur. Shake until mixed; pour into prepared glass. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pillsbury
Chocolate Indulgence Martini
December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ChocolateIndulgence Martini
Serves1
2 Chocolate Wafer Cookies
Chocolate Syrup, For Drizzling Inside the Glass and theRim
Ice
2 Ounces Store Bought Chocolate Milk
1 Ounce Vanilla Vodka
1 Ounce crème de Cocoa
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Place the chocolate cookies in a large baggie and pound with a rolling pin or wooden mallet until fine crumbs are formed.
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Coat the center of a small plate with chocolate in a circle. Sprinkle the crushed chocolate wafers over the chocolate syrup on the plate.
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Turn a martini glass upside down and dip the rim of the glass in the mixture and spin back and forth, until the rim is coated.
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Drizzle some chocolate syrup inside the glass, forming a swirling design and place the glass in the freezer.
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In a shaker with ice add the chocolate milk, vodka and crème de cocoa. Shake well.
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Remove glass from freezer.
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Strain mixture into glass and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pillsbury
