Drinks & Cocktails

Ever hear someone ask for a cocktail with a twist of lemon, lime or orange? Ever wonder what that means, or how to do it? This is how!

Green smoothies are a version of the better known fruit smoothie or fruit milkshake. The trouble with fruit smoothies is that while they sound healthy, they often contain enormous amounts of sugar...

Eating and drinking healthy foods and beverages is the key to attaining and maintaining optimum health and preventing illness. Cutting out alcohol and sugar-laden beverages and replacing with...

Sometimes you need an icy drink to help you make it through the dog days of summer. Skip the caffeine-laced iced coffee and the thick, heavy smoothies. Opt instead for a lighter, healthier drink...

Juicing at home is the best way to get pure fruit juice. If you juice your own fruits, you know that there are no sweeteners, preservatives or artificial colors and flavors. The juice is fresh,...

Pineapple Juice is one of the yummy fruit juice. But if we can add little more to this normal pineapple juice it will be more tasty and delicious.

What is a Mango? A Mango is a delicious fruit similar to the papaya. It is sweet and juicy if they are ripe. Mangos are really good with a little Chile powder sprinkled on them. If you ever take a...

Smoothies are growing in popularity - and for good reason. When you drink a smoothie, you're not only getting calcium, but antioxidants from the fruit as well. You can change the taste and the...

Here's the best recipe for a frozen fruit drink. It's easy, fun, delicious and nutritious. A fruit salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for easy access later. When you're...

Cherry punch is a sweet, fruity treat that pleases children and adults, alike.This ruby quencher is a blend of cool fruit juices and flavors, and is an ideal beverage for parties, weddings,...

A freeze-drying machine places frozen food items under a vacuum to vaporize the liquid without thawing the food itself, which is called sublimation. Any condensation left over is dried and removed...

A couple of years ago, I got a Vita-Mix blender. Since then, my family has gotten used to regularly enjoying shakes, smoothies, and the like. While ice-cream based milk shakes are delicious,...

The blueberry is a fruit loaded with benefits. The fruit's antioxidant properties, including vitamins C and E, make it one of the best free radical scavengers. Blueberries can be ingested as a...

You'll go bananas over this cool and refreshing drink. A healthy smoothie for a snack, or even breakfast. It's a tasty and nutritious way to start off your day, and your kids will love it!...

Homemade fruit punch is an excellent drink for parties because it's easy to dress up and change around and it's relatively inexpensive to make. There are thousands of different ways to make fruit...

Black cherry concentrate comes from a North American wild cherry tree that produces edible round, black fruit. People realize the benefits of black cherry concentrate by drinking fruit juice and...

This is a quick "how to" on making Beautiful and tasty all natural drink additions with REAL FRUIT! You can even add a tiny bit of honey, or real sugar to make them even tastier! Your...

Wine coolers are a tasty way to beat the heat in the summer and, when consumed in moderation, are healthy as the wine provides antioxidants the body needs. Making your own wine cooler not only...

Blend some savory fruit punch for your next party or event. Create a simple fruit punch concoction that will taste like you gathered your fruit fresh in the Caribbean and spent hours mixing it....

This is my own personal recipe for making Fruit Smoothies, i could personally drink these all day and night, i learned how to make this from my Grandmother when i was younger and I've been making...

A green smoothie is a fruit smoothie blended with greens, such as baby spinach, kale or Swiss chard. The idea is to get the nutritional benefits from the greens without the taste. The flavor of...

Yummy, easy to prepare and comprised of common kitchen staples, smoothies are a great snack. Smoothies are a fabulous recipe for any cook--a variety of ingredients can be used, resulting in an...

Store bought snow cone syrups are notoriously sweet and expensive, which makes them not a good option for your pocketbook or your body. However, being able to make natural snow cone syrup will...

The process of making a flavored liqueur is straightforward and simple. The main ingredient in this process is time

If you have a blender, you can make a smoothie. Not only are smoothies delicious, but they pack a surprising nutritional punch. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack for your...

I am a soda addict! It is not just the taste and the habit that I find comforting, but I swear by carbonation. Carbonated beverages help my stomach. So here is a quick guide on how to cut pop...

I saw this for the first time many years ago at my grandmother’s house. To me it was just something my grandmother always had when company came over, adult company. Then one day, not too long ago,...

Milkshakes are fun snacks for the kids --- a nice surprise when they come home from school or practice. Have them ready when they come home --- that way, you can "sneak" in nutritious...

Brandy--a close relative to wine--is distilled from fruit pulp, skins and juice. In fact, the name "brandy" comes from the Dutch word "brandewijn," which means "burnt wine." Traditionally enjoyed...

Basic cordials are pure grain alcohol bottled with fruit, spices and sugar and allowed to age. The fruit and spices infuse the alcohol with flavor to make a sweet liqueur. Brandy is traditionally...

It's a hot summer day, you're hot, sweaty and tired. You need something cold that will give you a pick-me-up to get you going again. You walk in your house, desperate for something to cool you...

Tamarind is a slow-growing tropical evergreen tree native to tropical Africa, and grows in India and Mexico as well. The origins of the word tamarind mean "the date of India." The mature tamarind...

For a get-together, you may want to serve an alcoholic drink, but only have one little pint bottle. Make it a pint of Rum and just add some citrus and fizz. Top it off with slices of fruit. For a...

A smoothie is a thick drink made in a blender. Smoothies usually contain fruit of some kind, and may also contain other ingredients such as milk, soy milk, yogurt, ice cream and nutritional...

The USDA recommends eating 2 to 4 servings of fruits or vegetables a day. Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles eating healthy and following guidelines can be difficult. Most store-bought fruit...

A fruit smoothie provides the vitamins and minerals of fruit in a refreshing drink. Making fruit smoothies at home avoids the high sugar content found in store-bought smoothies. Use fresh fruit,...

Protein shakes are for people who need to consume extra protein. Protein helps build muscles, so you can buy protein-rich supplements from a health store or gym. You can add powdered whey protein...

This article will teach you, step by step, to make an attractive and tasty fruit salad.

Flavored vodkas have been all the range for some time with new and more sophisticated flavors coming out almost daily. You can save money, and impress your friends (or just yourself) and make...

Nutritious and delicious fruit smoothies whip up in seconds with an electric blender. The health benefits are tremendous for something so quick to prepare. Just follow these steps to blend a...

Dragon fruit is an exotic tropical treat for those that are lucky enough to taste them. Dragon fruit cultivation come from cactus plants grown in humid and tropical conditions such as Thailand...

Fruit punch is a favorite drink among many kids and adults. Enjoying this sweet and refreshing beverage need not involve spending money on a store-bought version. You can make fruit punch on your...

This punch is a classic in my family. We always had this punch when ever there was a birthday party or any other kind of festivity. I love making this punch for my kids and aside of it being a...

Blended fruit drinks are a great way to add nutrition to your daily diet. With all of the different types of fruit, it's easy to keep the drinks new and exciting every day. Drinks made from fresh...

The pineapple is one of the most sought-after juices on the market today. Used widely in alcoholic drinks for its sweetness and in various cooking dishes to accentuate other fruits, it is high in...

This is my favorite breakfast drink to have that really starts my day off right. It is a good source or protein, calcium, fiber, and vitamins. Take a quick minute to prepare this and start your...

In the Caribbean we are blessed to have mango trees in our very own backyard and sometimes we have to throw them away because the tree gives us plenty to eat from. So, at home what we do is cut...

Punch bowls are a staple of every party. Everyone either owns one or knows someone who owns one. So, nobody will think a punch bowl is unique or creative. If you want your party to stand out, buy...

I picked up this recipe from the girl in the beauty salon and it was the best thing I have ever had in terms of tropical fruit punch. What also makes this work is that you don't have to use...

Who doesn't love a fruit smoothie, and what a better way to get in a serving or 2 of fruit in your diet. You will love the fruitiness and thickness of this smoothie, while adding a healthy drink...