Espresso martinis are popular amongst restaurant workers and remind me so much of my NYC culinary school days. We’d work long days, go to our internships in other kitchens and then meet for drinks out somewhere. After a long day on your feet, it’s no wonder espresso martinis are a go-to to get a night out started off right.

While my evenings these days look quite a bit different with two toddlers at home, the need for a shot of espresso in my drink is still very, very relevant. Luckily, this martini is easy to shake up and takes about 5 minutes max before you’re sipping bliss and tuning out toddler screams.

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Espresso Martini

A nice boost of caffeine for any happy hour!

Course Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks

Skill beginner

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp freshly brewed espresso
• 6 tbsp vodka
• 6 tbsp Kahlua or Bailey’s
• 4 tbsp cream de cacao
• fresh ice
• espresso beans for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a jigger half way full with fresh ice. Pour each ingredient over top of ice. Tightly close the jigger and in an up and down motion, shake for 30 seconds.
• Strain martini into chilled glass, and garnish with espresso beans.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 16.8g

Recipe Notes

• Freshly brewed espresso is really the key to an excellent espresso martini. The depth of flavor that’s added from the fresh beans adds an almost savory undertone that really balances the sweetness of the crème de cacao and coffee liqueur.

• Use Kahlua or Bailey’s per your own personal preferences and what you have in your cabinet. I use Bailey’s because it’s what we prefer, but just note that Bailey’s is whiskey liqueur and not coffee and vodka like Kahlua.

• Chill your glass. This is really important for an espresso martini. An ice-cold martini makes for a smoother, sweeter drink, and having the glass cold helps add a barrier between your hand’s warmth and your shaken and strained drink.

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You make this drink by whisking together small portions of sugar, coffee/matcha, and cold water/egg whites. Everything whips together in just a few minutes, and you feel fancy as ever. All while you drink your specialty coffee from the comfort of your own home. I especially love the idea of making this for a friend or loved one as a nice little joyful surprise. It’s so interesting and really fun!

Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Coffee reminds me so much of yogurt coffee, in that it’s a deliciously different version of the drink so many of us love: coffee.

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Dalgona Coffee

Whip up this specialty coffee right in the comfort of your home!

Course Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword Coffee, Drinks

Skill intermediate

Servings 2

Calories 45kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp instant coffee
• 2 tbsp water
• Milk, cold or steamed for served

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, instant coffee, and water. Using a whisk, electric or by hand, whisk until the mixture has changed in texture into a lightly colored whip. About 2-3 minutes.
• Carefully spoon coffee mixture over hot or cold milk. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 12g

Dalgona Matcha

I’ve decided to take this up a notch and also offer it in a matcha version for the tea drinkers. I know matcha has just as much of a cult following as coffee does, so why not bring the two together in this delightfully fluffy drink craze.

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Dalgona Matcha

Take Dalgona up a notch with infusing matcha in it – you won’t regret it!

Course Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword Drinks, Tea

Skill intermediate

Servings 2

Calories 71kcal

Ingredients

• .25 cups cold liquid egg whites, or the whites from 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• Milk, cold or steamed for serving

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine egg whites and sugar. Using a whisk, electric or by hand, whisk until the mixture has changed in texture into a light and foamy blend. About 3-5 minutes.
• Whisk in the matcha blend, sifting it before if it is extra clumpy. Give it another minute or two to fluff up.
• Carefully spoon matcha mixture over hot or cold milk. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 3.3g | Sodium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 12.5g

A Few Tips:

For the Matcha:

Make sure to whip the egg whites before adding the matcha. I tested this mixing the matcha in at the first step and it does not whip up into the necessary texture.

Keep it cold!

If the mixtures – both coffee and matcha- seem to be deflating put it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before spooning onto the coffee.

Vegan or Gluten-Free?

If you’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free version, follow the matcha recipe and substitute the egg whites with aquafaba (chickpea liquid) 1:1. Use dairy-alternative milk and enjoy!! Please note that it’s my understanding that instant coffees are made with gluten (which gives it its lift in this recipe!).

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Snap Pea Gin and Tonic

The Gin and Tonic, known for its crisp florals and botanicals, takes a turn towards the vegetal with the addition of a snap pea infusion.

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Snap Pea Gin and Tonic

The Gin and Tonic, known for its crisp floral and botanicals, takes a turn towards the vegetal with the addition of a snap pea infusion.

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Spring

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 197kcal

Ingredients

• 0.67 cups snap peas, roughly chopped
• 1 cups gin (2 oz per drink)
• 5 oz tonic water, good quality
• 1 lemon, for peeling

Instructions

• For the snap pea infusion: Combine 2/3 cup roughly chopped snap peas with 1 cup gin. Let sit for one hour, stirring occasionally, then strain through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. Store in freezer.
• For the cocktail: Express the lemon peel by twisting it into a chilled, empty wine goblet. Run the peel around the edges of the glass and discard.
• Add 2 oz gin to the goblet.
• Gently pour the tonic water into the gin by tilting the glass and pouring it down the side.
• Garnish with juniper berries or peppercorns, pea shoots or shiso, and edible flowers.
• Optional: add a squeeze of lemon. Adding the garnishes and citrus last keeps the carbonation from dissipating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 12.5g

Botanical-Ada

The tropical combination of pineapple and coconut takes a botanical turn with the addition of honey, lavender, orange blossom, and floral gin.

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Botanical-Ada

The tropical combination of pineapple and coconut takes a botanical turn with the addition of honey, lavender, orange blossom, and floral gin.

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Spring

Skill beginner

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 301kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz floral gin (like Hendrick’s or Nolet’s Silver Dry)
• .5 oz pineapple juice
• .5 oz fresh squeezed/strained lemon juice
• .5 oz cream of coconut
• .5 oz heavy cream
• 1 cups honey
• .67 cups hot water
• 0.25 cups lavender
• 0.25 tsp orange blossom water

Instructions

• For the Honey Lavender Syrup: Bring 1 cup honey and 2/3 cup hot water to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add ¼ cup lavender and let simmer for two minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand overnight, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve and store in the fridge. Use .5 oz per cocktail.
• For the Cocktail: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with three ice cubes. Shake for five seconds, then pour into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Add additional crushed ice and garnish with a pineapple flower or sprig of lavender (or both); serve with a straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.8g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13.4g

Garden Party

This foamy pink sour layers five different floral infusions for a veritable bouquet of flavor: elderflower, lavender, hibiscus, rose, and hops.

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Garden Party Cocktail

This foamy pink sour layers five different floral infusions for a veritable bouquet of flavor: elderflower, lavender, hibiscus, rose, and hops.

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Spring

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 203kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz lavender-infused vodka
• .5 oz elderflower liqueur
• .5 oz fresh squeezed/strained lemon juice
• 1 tbsp hibiscus tea (dried hibiscus leaves)
• 1 cups hot water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cups IPA beer
• 4 drops rosewater (use 3-5 depending how strong you like it)
• 1 egg white

Instructions

• For the Hibiscus Syrup: Add 1 tablespoon hibiscus tea (dried hibiscus leaves) to 1 cup of very hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes, then add 1 cup sugar and stir until combined. Let cool and store in the fridge. Use .5 oz per cocktail.
• For the IPA Syrup: Add equal parts (ideally by weight – use a kitchen scale if you have one) IPA beer and sugar in a blender, then blend on high until combined. Store in fridge. Use .5 oz per cocktail.
• For the Cocktail: Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, .5 oz hibiscus syrup, .5 oz IPA syrup, rosewater and eggg white to a shaker with one ice cube. Shake in an oval-like motion until the ice completely dissolves (when you don’t hear it rattling inside any more). Pour without a strainer into a large coupe. Garnish with edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12.5g

Chartreulep

Green Chartreuse is the only liqueur in the world with a completely natural green color. Adding a splash of this intensely herbal spirit to a classic julep makes the drink as verdant as the grass on Churchill Downs.

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Chartreulep

Green Chartreuse is the only liqueur in the world with a completely natural green color. Adding a splash of this intensely herbal spirit to a classic julep makes the drink as verdant as the grass on Churchill Downs

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Spring

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 131kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Green Chartreuse
• 3 sprigs fresh mint (at least)
• powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions

• Splash a tiny bit of chartreuse into the bottom of a metal julep cup. Using your fingers, gently press the mint sprigs into the bottom and sides of the cup until you can smell the mint, then discard.
• Fill the cup completely with crushed ice. Pour the bourbon evenly over the ice. Pour the remaining chartreuse over the bourbon-soaked ice.
• Top with additional crushed ice, using your hands to pack a snow cone-like mound on top. Top lightly with powdered sugar and an herbal garnish, then serve with a straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 131kcal | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 0.1g

This story originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of The Inspired Home Journal, titled “Kaleidoscope Cocktails.”

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There’s truly nothing like the holiday season to bring up an excuse to make a cocktail. And I happen to love glassware and barware especially this time of year. If I can find an excuse to make a drink, I certainly will! It can be fun to experiment, and it’s not as laborious as say, baking a cake. Plus, this year more than ever I can find myself craving a cocktail.

The cocktails I’m sharing with you today are good to have in your arsenal for whenever you find yourself in a cocktail shaking mood. Have fun, and happy mixing!

A Classic Manhattan for 2

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Classic Manhattan Cocktail for 2

This classic Manhattan is perfect for when you just need a good drink during the holidays!

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 162kcal

Ingredients

• 4 oz Bourbon whiskey
• 2 oz sweet vermouth
• 4 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• cherries, for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a mixing glass halfway with clear ice. Pour the entire ingredients over top and stir rapidly in a circle, until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve with a garnish of cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g

Queen Elsa’s Margarita/Coconut Margarita

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Queen Elsa’s Margarita/Coconut Margarita

This white coconut margarita is the perfect funky cocktail for the holidays.

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

• 4 oz coconut milk (from a can, well-mixed with the coconut water)
• 4 oz silver tequila
• 1 oz Grand Marnier liquor or Triple Sec
• 1 oz lime juice
• lime wedges, for garnish
• coconut wedges, for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker a little more than halfway with ice. Pour the entire ingredients over the top and shake up and down for about 20 seconds. Strain and pour over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1114mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 13.5g

Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch

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Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch

This non-alcoholic punch is when you need something special without the booze!

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 188kcal

Ingredients

• 12 oz pineapple juice
• 8 oz orange juice
• 3 oz maraschino cherry juice
• ginger ale, to finish

Instructions

• In a liquid measuring cup, mix pineapple and orange juice. Set aside.
• In a pearl diver glass, pour cherry juice into the bottom. Slowly pour pineapple and orange juice over top.
• Finish with ginger ale and a stirrer. Let each person stir to mix before drinking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37.5g

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Why do these Cranberry Apple Martinis deserve a spot on your holiday cocktail line up?

They are simple to make! Seriously… no fancy simple syrups, liquors, or bitters. Just clean fruit juice and crisp vodka or gin. They take less than 5 minutes to whip together, just be sure to chill your glass!

Nothing says festive like cranberry. Something about fresh cranberries really pulls together a holiday cocktail ‘look’ that is so memorable.

If you turn to a ‘clean’ cocktail often, these are great. No added sugar, no hidden ingredients, just your favorite high-quality vodka or gin, and a bit of fruit juice.

Is a martini made with gin or vodka?

Both?! Just not at the same time… a classic martini is made with gin. Many people opt for vodka as Gin can be quite an acquired taste. It’s extremely herbal and… woodsy. While I think it works great for a festive cocktail like this, go with vodka if you want something a bit cleaner.

What’s a dirty martini?

A dirty martini is simply made with a splash of olive juice. That’s the ‘dirty’ aspect. Without it, a martini is quite pristine and clear.

Tips for a great martini:

Chill your glass.

As classy as it gets and this will make your drink taste that much crisper!

Strain your drink into the glass.

This will ensure an ultra-smooth texture.

Garnish.

Whether you go with olives for a classic look or cranberries for today’s festive variation. A little garnish goes a long way for this simple drink.

Go for quality.

A martini is heavy on the alcohol and the taste really shines through so go with a high-quality gin or vodka that you’d love to sip on.

Use helpful tools.

You only need a few simple items to make a martini, but I always break out my Microplane bar tool to whip up craft cocktails like our Cranberry Apple Martini. This simple tool can muddle, stir, cut, score, strain and create gorgeous garnishes like citrus twists and peels. I love having one tool that does everything instead of a drawer filled with accessories.

Flavor variations:

Gin or vodka.

Try either alcohol variation, just not both at the same time! Gin for something a bit more herbal and vodka for a cleaner, more subtle flavor.

Fruit juice.

I love swapping out the cranberry juice with pomegranate juice for a simple variation. White cranberry juice would also be very festive and tasty!

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Cranberry Apple Martini

If you’re looking for an easy to make, festive holiday cocktail this is it! These cranberry apple martinis are made with just a few simple ingredients for a festive take on the classic martini. Perfect for Thanksgiving and all the winter holidays!

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 282kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka or gin
• 1 oz apple juice
• 1.5 oz cranberry juice
• cranberries, for garnish
• sugar, for rim

Instructions

• Add vodka or gin, apple juice, to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for 20-30 seconds or until the drink is chilled.
• Dip your chilled glass rim into a touch of cranberry juice and dip into sugar for a sugared rim.
• Strain cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish with a few fresh cranberries

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g

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I spent two years living in West Virginia, a place where fall truly was a season from the seasonal leaf changes to the pumpkin spice lattes enjoyed on game day mornings. It was at a tailgate of my first West Virginia University football game where I was introduced to the beloved tailgate drink, apple pie moonshine. The nostalgia of the cocktail felt like it brought warmth and happiness to everyone at the tailgate!

The recipe, sacred to some and cherished by all, is the perfect combination of apple and cinnamon to make the taste buds dance. Limited ingredients along and a few preparation steps, this drink is a fan favorite to add to any season gathering!

Follow the simple recipe below and enjoy the best tailgate drink!

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Apple Pie Moonshine

It’s the time year again where the nostalgia lies within the flavors of seasonal dishes and drinks. This Apple Pie Moonshine will combine all the fall favorites into one amazing drink!

Course Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Fall, Fruit

Skill beginner

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 750 ml bottle of 190 proof Everclear
• 1 Gallon of Apple Cider
• 1 Quart Apple Juice
• 3 cups Brown Sugar
• 1 cups White Sugar
• 10 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Large Stock Pot
• 6 Mason Jars (Quart-Sized)

Instructions

• Prep the apple mixture batch and add as little or as much alcohol to the mixture that you’d like!
• In a large stock pot, combine the apple cider, apple juice, cinnamon sticks and bring them all to a simmer.
• Add the sugars to the pot and stir for 5 to 10 minutes, or until dissolved.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let the pot cook for HOURS. The key is to NOT evaporate the alcohol content!
• After the mixture has cooled, add three cups of Everclear to the mixture.
• Divide the mixture across six mason jars and equally distribute the cinnamon sticks across the jars. Over time the cinnamon flavors will outweigh the alcohol.
• Enjoy!

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I don’t know about you, but as I get further away from my 20s, I really can’t hang anymore. Too much alcohol really disrupts me the next day, and I just can’t get away with what I used to.

The truth is, though, that doesn’t really bother me. I know drinking less is better for my health, plus I have so much to do during the day — between working and parenting — I really need all the energy I can get. Cue the low-ABV cocktail world. Not too much alcohol, yet with all the fun and flavor of a regular cocktail. Because at the end of the day, it’s fun to whip up something special and refreshing with a friend and know that you’ll feel fine the next day.

What exactly is a Low-ABV cocktail?

Low-ABV cocktails are made with spirits that have a lower percentage of alcohol by volume — as in 8-12%. In my research on exactly what a low-abv cocktail means, I discovered that there is no hard and fast definition, but generally speaking it consists of a specific group of low alcoholic flavorful liquors.

These are the aperitif liquors, vermouth, sherry, and port of the world. This way you can add a full serving to get maximum flavor without raking up the alcohol content.

Sure, you could do a half or even a quarter serving of the stronger alcohols we’re all familiar with, but you’d miss out on the flavor and wind up with a lackluster cocktail.

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Low ABV Grapefruit Spritzer

Sip on this guiltless, bubbly spritzer. Less alcohol without losing any refreshing flavor. Top it off with grapefruit and enjoy!

Skill intermediate

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 91kcal

Ingredients

• 3 floz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• .5 floz Aperol
• 5 floz tonic water
• fresh, clear ice
• tsp optional: grapefruit slices for garnish

Instructions

• In a glass filled with ice, measure and add grapefruit juice and Aperol. Fill the rest of the glass with tonic water, and garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 19g

Look for more juicy cocktail recipes?

• Beet Cocktails with Tequila & Za’atar
• Cooler Ready Poolside Cocktails
• Spring Cocktails So Pretty You (Almost) Won’t Want to Drink Them

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It’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of frozen cocktails. Since we have been playing bartender at home I’ve really stepped up my cocktail game. Something about a fresh, crafted cocktail makes me feel like we’ve brought happy hour at home with us.

This frozen papaya pineapple margarita is so simple to make! Made with frozen papaya and pineapple chunks, tarty pineapple juice, and tequila all blended together for one simple, 5-minute cocktail.

You can use fresh or pre-frozen fruit. I love freezing fresh fruit at its peak season (see my tips below!). But you can also buy a bag of pre-frozen fruit if you’re short on time!

Go heavy on the garnish! I love punching up my garnish game for frozen cocktails. Tropical frozen recipes like this already make me feel like I’m on vacation so why not go the extra mile. Grab a large cocktail glass and garnish with pineapple wedges, lime wheels, and my fav garnish, pineapple leaves!

Ingredients for Frozen Pineapple Papaya Margaritas:

• pineapple
• papaya
• lime juice
• pineapple juice
• tequila
• Cointreau or triple sec
• agave nectar or simple syrup
• ice

How to Cut a Papaya:

1. To cut this papaya I’m using two different knives, one to dice and cut large pieces and the other to remove the skin. I’m using my Shun Classic Blonde Chef’s knife for larger cuts and a utility knife for trimming the skin on the sides of the papaya, they both cut like a dream and are my go-to for chopping fruits and vegetables.
2. Cut the papaya lengthwise in half and scoop out the seeds to discard.
3. Begin to cut the papaya skin with the smaller utility knife cutting the skin thinly away from the flesh in a downwards angle until all the skin is trimmed off.
4. Cut the papaya into larger half-moons and then into 1-inch chunks.

How to Freeze Pineapple and Papaya:

I love taking advantage of fresh summer produce by cutting, preparing, and freezing fresh fruit for smoothies and frozen cocktails!

The best way to freeze pineapple and papaya chunks is to fruit cut into 1-inch pieces and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Freeze the tray until the pineapple pieces are frozen solid. Transfer fruit to ziplock bags or containers and place them into the freezer.

How do you make these Frozen Pineapple Papaya Margaritas?

1. Cut and freeze your papaya and pineapple: If you’re using fresh pineapple and papaya chunks be sure to freeze the fruit for at least four hours before making a cocktail.
2. In a large blender add frozen pineapple and papaya, lime juice, pineapple juice, tequila, Cointreau, honey and ice.
3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
4. Serve in a large glass with a lime wheel, pineapple wedge, and pineapple leaf.

A great blender for frozen cocktails: The Kuvings vacuum blender is great for frozen drinks and smoothies. Not only is it super high powered but it is extremely noise reducing. Perfect if you’re trying to blend an early morning smoothie and not wake the whole house or making a batched cocktail while you’ve friends over for seamless sound.

Other Frozen Cocktails to try:

• Classic Piña Colada
• Boozy Açai Snow Cones
• Irish Coffee Granita
• Cranberry Sauce and Chile Margaritas

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Frozen Pineapple Papaya Margaritas

This frozen papaya pineapple margarita recipe is the perfect tropical cocktail to cool off a hot summer night. These blended frozen margaritas are made with tropical papaya and pineapple fruits, pineapple juice, and tequila. One sip and you will instantly feel like you’re on vacation at a tropical island.

Course Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword Cocktails and spirits, Drinks

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 422kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 cups frozen papaya chunks
• 0.25 cups lime juice, fresh
• 0.5 cups pineapple juice
• 8 oz tequila
• 4 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
• 2 oz agave nectar or simple syrup (more to taste)
• 2 cups ice

Instructions

• In a large blender add frozen pineapple and papaya, lime juice, pineapple juice, tequila, cointreau, honey and ice. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
• Serve in a large glass with a lime and pineapple wedge.
• Note: For a mocktail variation, omit the tequila and Cointreau and add in 10 ounces of pineapple juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g

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Follow along as I make a fresh batch of watermelon lemonade. I even got some fun watermelon-themed tools to help me out.

First, cut 1-2 small watermelons into a small cube using a serrated knife and watermelon slicer like this one from Chef’n. Just use the double-sided slicer to cut through the watermelon vertically and then go the other way to make small cubes. Save half of the watermelon for sliced garnish.

After that, place the watermelon into a blender and pulse until it’s all blended together! YUM!!! We love the Wolf blender in the kitchen because of the high-speed options and quick blending abilities.

Next, take watermelon and pour it through a strainer and reserve 2 cups of the watermelon juice, and set the leftover to the side.

In a large pitcher, mix together 2 cups of watermelon juice, and fill the rest with water or sparkling water! Add a half cup of sugar at a time. Add more or less depending on personal preference.

For a special treat, use the Dexas ice cube maker to make watermelon-flavored ice cubes. Just fill the container up with the leftover watermelon juice.

Put the frozen ice cubes into a glass and pour lemonade over the ice!

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Watermelon Lemonade

Nothing says summer like a fresh glass of lemonade. But add some watermelon to it and no you’ve got yourself a summertime drink that will keep you cool!

Skill intermediate

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Calories 358kcal

Ingredients

• 5 cups cubed watermelon, plus sliced watermelons for garnish
• 1 cups fresh lemon juice, plus sliced lemons for garnish
• 3 cups water or sparkling water, (use up to 5 cups)
• 0.5 cups sugar, more to taste
• optional: watermelon ice cubes
• optional: mint, for garnish

Instructions

• Cut 1-2 small watermelons into cubes. Save half the watermelon and slice in triangles for garnish.
• In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lemon juice, and puree until smooth. Then strain and measure out 2 cups of juice. Reserve leftover for ice cubes (optional).
• Pour 2 cups of watermelon juice into a glass pitcher along with 3-5 cups of water. Add a half cup of sugar at a time until you reach desired sweetness.
• Divide between glasses, garnish with a slice of watermelon, optional watermelon ice cubes and a lemon slice or mint sprig, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 77g

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You can make rainbow wellness milkshakes with anything your heart desires including collagen, protein powders, adaptogens, and whatever becomes popular next. To make a creamy base, follow this formula and add less banana and ice if you’re adding other frozen fruit, and more liquid if you’re opting to add a more substantial amount of powder (eg two scoops of protein powder). You’re going for thick, but very pourable (straw-able).

Start building your own with:

1 frozen banana + 4 ice cubes + 1 cup of milk of choice

As for getting a crispy color, that’s why the base is all neutrals! While you could absolutely use frozen mango or avocado to get a creamy base, it may muddle the color with the natural orange pigmentation. Think about smoothie building from a color wheel perspective!

Want a fun true retro milkshake topping? There are lots of whipped toppings available on the market, from coconut whip in a can to soy or standard heavy cream. Is it an ‘everyday’ smoothie item? No. But who says a Monday or Friday isn’t a good enough reason for a little whipped topping?

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Rose Beet Strawberry Milkshake

We could all use a little whimsy and fun in our lives right now. These rainbow wellness milkshakes do just that.

Keyword Breakfast and brunch, Drinks

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 157kcal

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups frozen strawberry halves
• 0.5 frozen banana
• 0.5 large cooked, peeled beet (find in the refrigerated produce section)
• dash of rose water
• 1 cups milk of choice

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender.
• Blend and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g

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Turmeric Banana Milkshake

We could all use a little whimsy and fun in our lives right now. These rainbow wellness milkshakes do just that.

Keyword Breakfast and brunch, Drinks

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 243kcal

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 cups milk of choice
• 0.25 cups frozen mango (optional – if you do choose this route, use half a frozen banana)
• sprinkle chili powder (optional)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender.
• Blend and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 118mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g

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Matcha Greens Milkshake

We could all use a little whimsy and fun in our lives right now. These rainbow wellness milkshakes do just that.

Keyword Breakfast and brunch, Drinks

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 279kcal

Ingredients

• 1 handful baby spinach
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cups milk of choice

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender.
• Blend and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g

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Blueberry Spirulina Milkshake

We could all use a little whimsy and fun in our lives right now. These rainbow wellness milkshakes do just that.

Keyword Breakfast and brunch, Drinks

Skill beginner

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 203kcal

Ingredients

• 0.33 cups frozen blueberries
• 0.5 frozen banana
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 tsp spirulina
• 1 cups milk of choice

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender.
• Blend and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g

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