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Kir Royale

The Kir Royale is a classic cocktail that only needs two ingredients: champagne and crème de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur). The sparkling bubbles of the champagne pair perfectly with the light fruity sweetness of the crème de cassis and this drink couldn’t be easier or faster to make. The Kir Royale is a twist on the popular 19th century French...

Sat May 18, 2024 16:44
Caipirinha

The Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil consisting of only three ingredients: cachaça, lime, and sugar. The Caipirinha (pronounced kai-pee-reen-ya) is a strong yet refreshing drink that uses the grit of the sugar to extract the zest and oils of the lime peel when they are muddled together. Related: Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Agua...

Fri May 17, 2024 16:31
Carbonara Sauce

Spaghetti carbonara is a traditional Italian dish that is super simple but brimming with flavor. The carbonara sauce is easy to make with only five ingredients, one being pasta water. This is one of those meals that you can easily throw together alongside a salad or vegetable side dish with very little time and effort. Carbonara also manages...

Thu May 16, 2024 16:34
Strawberry Boba

Strawberry boba, or strawberry bubble tea, is a fruity milk tea drink made with popping (or bursting) boba pearls. While many bubble teas are made with traditional tapioca pearls, which are solid and chewy, these strawberry boba are more like sweet liquid encapsulated in a thin, edible bubble wrap. They are so fun and sweet! While I usually prepare...

Wed May 15, 2024 16:54
Bahama Mama

For a tropical treat, that’s light and fruity and perfect for summer, a Bahama Mama just can’t be beat. The combo of pineapple and orange juice with lime, coconut, and rum create an easy to make cocktail that’s the color of a sunset and you can enjoy it on the rocks or blended as well. In the same vein as a Piña Colada, this cocktail is best...

Tue May 14, 2024 14:00
Episode #232: Created Colorful

Today, we are discussing our experience with Created Colorful, which teaches you what colors look best on you. 46 minutes, 50 seconds Listen on: Use one of these top players or see a full list of providers in the post below. iTunes ...

Mon May 13, 2024 16:43

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