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World Cup Caipirinhas

July 11, 2014

In honor of the World Cup being held in Brazil I wanted to whip up a special Fun Drink Friday in honor of the host country! The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaca (a spirit made from sugarcane juice), lime juice and sugar… I wanted to put a fun spin on it, so I introduce you to the Ginger Caipirnha! I made it in pitcher form so you can enjoy the game without mixing cocktails!

Ginger Caipirinha

serves 12

1 large piece of ginger (peeled, cut into 1/4 inch pieces)
3/4 cups sugar (I used brown sugar because it was all I had)
12 limes (juice 9 of them and quarter the last 3)
1 bottle cachaca

Muddle ginger and sugar in the bottom of a pitcher. You want to really mash the ginger and create a sort of paste.
Add lime juice and cachaca to ginger/sugar mixture and stir.
Pour cocktail into an crushed ice filled glass and finish with a squeezed lime wedge.
Sip away!

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Pineapple Mint Juleps

June 27, 2014

I wanted to put a tropical spin on an American favorite for 4th of July festivities – Pineapple Mint Juleps. This pitcher drink is perfect to whip up for your BBQ’s next week!

Pineapple Mint Juleps

2 cups bourbon
1 cup pineapple puree
3/4 cup mint simple syrup
1-2 cups club soda (depending on preference)

Combine ingredients in a large pitcher and gently stir.
Serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint and enjoy!

Pineapple Puree

1 pineapple, cubed
3 tablespoons mint simple syrup

Puree pineapple in a food processor and drizzle in simple syrup until combined.

Mint Simple Syrup

1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1 large bunch of mint

Mix mint leaves in boiling water and sugar until sugar dissolves.
Let steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain leaves.

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Berry Mint Cooler

June 20, 2014

I had some extra raspberries, strawberries and blueberries that I wasn’t going to be able to consume in time, so I covered them in vodka and let sit in the fridge for a few days. After straining them I was left with the most gorgeously pink vodka and couldn’t wait to put together a refreshing poolside cocktail!

Berry Mint Cooler

3-4 oz berry infused vodka
5 sprigs of mint
Club soda
Juice of one lemon or lime

Muddle mint in the glass and top with crushed ice
Add vodka and lemon/lime juice
Stir and top with club soda
Stir and garnish with mint and top with more ice

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Philz Mint Mojito

June 13, 2014

A couple of months ago my sister introduced me to my first Philz coffee. Sadly, I have to make quite a trek to sip on one, so I have resorted to whipping up my own…

Philz Copycat Mint Mojito

Coffee Concentrate
Mint Syrup
Milk or Cream

I mixed about 8 oz of coffee with 2 tablespoons mint syrup and 2 oz of milk, but it totally comes down to preference – whether you like it sweeter, less concentrated, etc.

For a less “G rated concoction, simply add a shot (or two) of Kahlua and stir – this is Fun Drink Friday after all! 🙂

I came across this Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate at Trader Joe’s and was excited to find something to take the work out of iced coffees this summer. If you want to make your own, simply (or not so simply) follow these steps.

The mint simple syrup is another easy one. Just mix 1/2 cup of boiling water with 1/2 cup sugar and a large bunch of mint (one whole portion you would buy at the store). Stir until sugar dissolves and let steep 5-10 minutes or until syrup is very minty tasting… you just don’t want to leave it for a long period of time for fear of it becoming bitter (fyi).

Once your syrup and concentrate are ready just add milk (coconut milk would be a great non-dairy option), stir and enjoy!

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The Anita

June 6, 2014

I received some rhubarb in my Farm Fresh to You box (use code: WHIT1117 for $10 off!) and figured what better way to use it then in a fun seasonal cocktail?