Horchata is a creamy, smooth sweet summer drink popular in Spain and Latin America. It is traditionally served cold in a tall glass without ice. Unlike Americans, Europeans are not fond of ice in their drinks. Horchata is usually paired with a pastry. The origin of the name horchata derives from Latin, hordeum meaning barley….
Drinks
This site has lots and lots of different drinks to suit most tastes. You will find a variety of cocktails for every occasion. I have a blue margarita recipe that is perfect for summer, or any time of year really.
My mango cocktail is a favorite. When peaches are in season make a Bourbon peach tea smash, you will love it.
If you like fruity drinks more, then a refreshing guava cocktail is for you. And on a cool day a rose hips tea is delicious and soothing.
Coquito – Puerto Rican Coconut Egg-Free Nog
Coquito is a creamy coconut milk beverage native to Puerto Rico. Literally translated it means “little coconut,” however there is nothing little about this drink. Its taste is rich, creamy and accented with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. Coquito is traditionally served at Christmas time In my opinion, it should be enjoyed year round….
Vietnamese Iced Coffee – Ca Phe Sua Da
Another Vietnamese coffee recipe. This one is Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Yes, it is sweet, indeed. The Vietnamese name is ca phe sua da. Basically it’s iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk. There certainly are a lot of coffee recipes in Vietnam! There is something you must know… There are usually three or more coffee shops…
Scailtin – Irish Whiskey Milk Punch
Is it milk punch, or milk with a punch? Given its name it must be the latter. In any case, scailtin (Irish whiskey milk punch) is a great drink for a cold winter night. For this recipe I used Jameson because for some reason it seems to be more popular than Bushmills. This old Irish…
Lemongrass Vodka Martini Recipe
The other night my husband and I went out to dinner with two other couples. One of the guys is married to a girl from Indonesia. We heard extensively about their travels to this exotic part of the world with awe and interest. And yes, this is where lemongrass vodka martini recipe comes into play….
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee
In the baking Hanoi summer heat, there is a tasty treat to refresh and give you a nice kick of energy. What is it? Vietnamese coconut coffee! Yes, you read right. Let me tell you all about it. In 2016, during our family’s visit to Hanoi to visit our daughter who lives there, we were…
Prosecco Pomegranate Mimosa
Bring on the bubbly! T’is the season for parties, delicious food, and festive cocktails.Having said that, how about a Prosecco Pomegranate mimosa? Just a new spin on the traditional brunch favorite. The color of Prosecco pomegranate mimosa is so pretty and festive. It definitely helps that pomegranates are in season this time of year because…
The Hemingway Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Don Q rum. All opinions are 100% mine. In El Floridito bar, Havana bartender Constantino Ribailagua, concocted the Hemingway daiquiri cocktail recipe in the 1920’s. It is not a secret that the famous writer Ernest Hemingway spent a great deal of his free time…
Grapefruit Rosemary Mojito
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Don Q rum. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is a long ways away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pretend, right? Put on your Bermuda shorts, dig out that tropical shirt, and make yourself a grapefruit rosemary mojito. Sit back and dream of…
Citrus Apple Cider Martini
What is one of the best things about Fall? For me it’s apples, apple cider, and apple cider cocktails! In the area where I live there are a few apple orchards and a couple of cider mills. When my kids were little one of our favorite Fall activities was going to the apple farms to…
Sparkling Mango Prosecco Cocktail
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Riondo Prosecco. All opinions are 100% mine. Ah summer, please don’t go, you are my favorite season. Summer is time for leisurely gatherings on the deck or patio. It’s time to share with friends and kick back. For me, part of the summer experience is…
Seven Sensational Mango Recipes
So, seven sensational mango recipes! Why seven? Well, seven is not an overwhelming number, and also happens to be my favorite number. Mangoes are also one of my favorite fruits. They’re sweet, soft, delicious and can be used in oh so many ways. There are also over 400 varieties of mangoes each with their own characteristics….
Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Ca phe trung)
Shortly after my daughter moved to Vietnam, she began raving about the food. We raised her a foodie, obviously. No street eat was too questionable, no dish too exotic. But, the one thing she really went on about was Vietnamese egg coffee (ca phe trung or cà phê trứng). When she fist told me about…
Bourbon Peach Tea Smash Cocktail
A couple of weekends ago my husband came up with a new beverage creation: bourbon peach tea smash cocktail! He bought some peaches at a farm stand down the road. I use the term farm stand loosely because there are basically two or three tables with baskets of peaches in the front lawn of the house….
Frozen Mango Rum Cocktail with Mint
The perfect summer poolside drink: Frozen mango rum cocktail with mint. Served alone or with your favorite tapas, this fruity cocktail rocks, to say the least! It’s perfect for day parties, a relaxing dinner with friends, or pairing with an uncomplicated summer Sunday brunch. Now, I will confess, I’m usually not one to go for the frozen…
