Drinks Archives - A Side of Sweet

Refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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A refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe that will help you beat the summer heat. Makes a great Cinco de Mayo cocktail!

Cinco de Mayo Cocktail

Cucumber margaritas are at the top of my list this month in celebration of Cinco de May0. They are light and refreshing, and the cucumber juice is surprisingly easy to make. If you mix them up in advance and chill them, they work great packed in a thermos for a picnic. Just serve over ice. They will also be the stars of your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

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Extreme S’mores Freakshakes Homemade Milkshakes

You’ll love this decadent S’mores Freakshakes recipe with a homemade milkshake and decorated with chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow.

The perfect way to spend a hot summer day is by drinking these indulgent S’mores freakshakes! They are an entertaining twist on the classic snack. Despite how impressive they look, they are actually super fun and easy to make. Even more fun will be the look on the face of whoever you serve them too!

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Boozy Tea Cocktail Recipe with Gin & Black Tea

A delightfully boozy tea cocktail recipe that’s perfect for summer. This easy drink recipe features sweet tea, gin, and vermouth.

Even though we’re literally and physically stuck right now and totally consumed by the news media, summer is still on its way!

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Rosé Cider Mint Juleps + Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

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Everything you need to know for hosting a Kentucky Derby Party, including food ideas, attire and a fabulous recipe for Rosé Cider Mint Juleps.

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas, Food Recipes Attire and Decorations

The Kentucky Derby has always been on my bucket list. At 145 years old, it’s truly part of the fabric of America. The excitement, the fashion, the parties! I thought it would be fun to host a Kentucky Derby viewing party this year to get in on the revelry.

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How to Make an Affogato with Homemade Honeycomb Candy

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Coffee poured over ice cream? I’m not making this up! Here’s how to make an affogato – your new favorite dessert + drink in one. This one’s extra special because it’s topped with homemade honeycomb candy.

Food is an important part of turning the moments I experience into memories. When I think of important occasions, like our wedding and meeting Pat’s parents for the first time, I remember what I was eating in detail.

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This Champagne Lemonade Poptail is Your New Summer Cocktail

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You new favorite summer cocktail recipe will be this champagne lemonade with a twist – it’s a poptail (aka an alcoholic ice pop cocktail recipe) garnished with a strawberry fruit bar!

Imagine, you’re looking for a cool cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer night with some friends. You want something that’s easy to make, but doesn’t involve a millions steps or a lot of prep. Champagne lemonade is just that. It’s so easy I’m not sure you can even call it a recipe. You still want to impress your friends though, and make the night memorable, no matter how casual it is.

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