Mule cocktails, which are made with ginger beer, are one of my ultimate favorite drinks. They have been ever since I met my husband and started having cocktails on special occasions. Knowing how much I love Mules, I wanted to come up with my own unique versions to serve my family and guests this summer. I’m calling them Orange Mules Three Ways and all three versions turned out to be sensational.

The three versions include a simple yet delicious Orange Mule, an Orange Blackberry Mule, and an Orange Pineapple Champagne Mule.

My personal favorite is the Orange Blackberry Mule, which has a unique, refreshing taste perfect for summer. The Orange Pineapple Champagne Mule has a more tropical flavor and is extra bubbly, and the Orange Mule is the most simple version yet still incredibly delicious.

For these drinks, I used Florida’s Natural® Brand Orange Juice. Florida’s Natural is made from just one ingredient—Florida oranges—which makes for delicious, fresh-tasting orange juice that is perfect for cocktails. 

Plus, one 8-ounce glass of orange juice provides nearly two servings of whole fruit, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like folic acid, potassium—and your daily recommended dose of vitamin C.

All in all, all three versions are exceptional and perfect for summer. I will be serving these to my family over the 4^th of July and am excited to see which version turns out to be the winner. I anticipate the blackberry version to be on the top, but we will see.

What will you be serving up this holiday weekend? If you don’t yet have a cocktail planned, these should be on your menu—simple, unique, tasty and refreshing. I promise your guests will not be disappointed.

Enjoy!

Mule 3 ways

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 1 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

Orange Blackberry Mule

• 2 ounces Vodka
• 1/4 cup Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1/4 cup ginger beer
• 1 tbsp fresh blackberries
• Fresh mint

Orange Pineapple Champagne Mule

• 2 ounces Vodka
• 1/4 cup Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1/4 cup pineapple
• 2 once Champagne
• A splash ginger beer

Orange Mule

• 2 ounces Vodka
• 1/3 cup Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1/3 cup ginger beer
• A splash of lemon juice

 

Directions:

Orange Blackberry Mule

In a glass, muddle the blackberries and mint. Add the vodka. Fill the glass with ice and add the ginger beer. Garnish with mint.

Orange Pineapple Champagne Mule

Fill a glass with ice, add the vodka, orange juice and pineapple. With a spoon mix to combine. Add the champagne and a splash of ginger beer. Garnish as desired.

Orange Mule

Fill a glass with ice, add the vodka, orange juice, and ginger beer. Add the splash of lemon juice and mix to combine. Garnish as desired.

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Do you want to learn how to make one of your favorite drinks 3 unique ways? Not only Daiquiri cocktails are are very classic and enjoyable drink but they are a great option to keep cool this summer. Daiquiri 3 ways is sure to be a hit with family and friends on any BBQ or gathering this summer. Whether you drink alcohol or not, these recipes will give you options to server everyone.

Not only are Daiquiris delicious, but they are so fun to drink and a great way to keep cool during
the heat of late-summer. Over the past few months, I’ve been having fun making variations of
different drinks, and these recipes were no exception. I love serving Daiquiris to my family,
especially my kids. (A virgin version, of course!) When we travelled to Mexico one of their
favorite memories was drinking Virgin Daiquiris by the pool— fruity, colorful, refreshing drinks
that they really enjoyed. To make sure everyone can get in on the fun, I created three unique
Daiquiri recipes that are sure to be a hit with family and friends at any BBQ or gathering.  

In addition to the Virgin Daiquiri, I created an amazing Spicy Daiquiri and a Frozen Strawberry
Orange Daiquiri. The Spicy Daiquiri turned out to be a crowd favorite—for some reason, we are
liking all the spicy cocktails variations I am making this summer. Very unique!

For these cocktails, I use the one and only Florida's Natural. Florida’s Natural® Brand Orange
Juice is crafted with care by five generations of Florida families, and it’s made from 100 percent
real Florida oranges. They use only hand-picked oranges, never frozen concentrate.

If you are looking for some unique cocktail recipes to add to your summer menu, these recipes are a great place to start. Tasty, unique and full of flavor, these Daiquiri variations are sure to be a hit amongst family and friends!

Enjoy!

Daiquiri 3 ways

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 1 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

 Spicy Daiquiri

• 2 ounces rum
• 1/4 cup  Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1 inch chilli, mulled
• 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional

Frozen Strawberry and Orange Daiquiri

• 2 ounces rum
• 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup  Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• Fresh pineapple, for garnish, optional

Virgin Daiquiri

• 1/2 cup  Florida's Natural orange juice
• 1/4 frozen pineapple
• 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• Fresh pineapple, for garnish, optional

 

Directions:

Spicy Daiquiri

In a glass, muddle chili with 1 oz of rum and maple syrup, if using. Strain the mixture into a glass over ice. Pour in the rest of the rum and orange juice and stir to mix. Garnish with additional chili slices.

with chili slices.

Frozen Strawberry and Orange Daiquiri

Add rum, frozen strawberries, orange juice and maple syrup, if using, to a blender. Blend on high until well mixed. Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Virgin Daiquiri

Add orange juice, frozen pineapple and maple syrup, if using, to a blender. Blend on high until well mixed. Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh pineapple.

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This summer has been the perfect time to experiment with cocktail recipe ideas and make some unique versions of my favorite drinks. A gin and tonic is by far one of my most classic, go-to drink recipes on hot summer days, so today I’m sharing with you three ways to enjoy my favorite cocktail.

These three summery versions of the Gin and Tonic include a very unique spicy version (which has turned out to be my favorite one); a virgin version, for those wanting an alcohol free drink; and the classic drink dressed up with orange and thyme. All have been big hits, especially for a gathering I recently had for family and friends.

The key ingredient in all three of these drinks that makes them so delicious and refreshing is Florida’s Natural® Brand Orange Juice, which is made from just one ingredient — Florida oranges. No water, sugar or preservatives are added, making for a straight-from-the-grove taste my family and I love.

Whether you are looking for a special drink to try this summer or are having a few friends over for a gathering, serving up a memorable and unique cocktail will never be more than a few shakes away.

Enjoy!

Gin and tonic 3 ways

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 1 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Gin and tonic 3 ways 

Orange and thyme Gin and Tonic

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/4 cup tonic
• 1/4 cup  Florida's Natural orange juice
• 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional

Spice Cinnamon Orange Gin and Tonic

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/4 cup tonic
• 1/4 cup Florida's Natural orange juice
• Fresh ground nutmeg
• Cinnamon sticks

Virgin Orange Cherry Gin and tonic

• 1/3 cup tonic
• 1/3 cup Florida's Natural orange juice
• 4 sweet cherries, stems and pits removed, plus more for garnish

Directions:

Orange and thyme Gin and Tonic:

In a glass, muddle thyme sprigs with 1 oz of gin and maple syrup, if using. Strain the mixture into a glass over ice. Pour in the rest of the gin, along with the tonic and orange juice, and stir. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Spice Cinnamon Orange Gin and Tonic:

Pour gin, orange juice and tonic into a glass over plenty of ice and stir. Add a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Virgin Orange Cherry Gin and tonic

Muddle cherries lightly in a glass. Add ice to the glass, then pour in the orange juice and tonic and stir to mix. Garnish with fresh cherries.

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I can’t believe it’s sangria time. Hotter days are approaching and with that comes refreshing drinks. I love coming up with new drink recipes to beat the heat and am looking forward to enjoying this White Wine Lemonade Sangria this weekend.

I’ll be enjoying the arrival of summer at home with Florida’s Natural Lemonades. Florida’s Natural Lemonades are made from real ingredients. I love that their lemonades use real cane sugar and don’t include artificial ingredients, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. I always feel great about using this lemonade in my recipes.

There are endless recipes that you can make using Florida’s Natural Lemonades. However, with Memorial Day right around the corner, I wanted to make a special celebratory cocktail. This drink is especially great for summer because the white wine keeps it light and crisp.

Florida’s Natural Lemonade gives this cocktail recipe a sensational refreshing taste. And, it’s very straightforward. All you need to do is mix and stir.

As far as the fruit, you can choose any type you like. It tastes great with berries, apples or citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. The variations are endless and completely up to you. Personally, I choose berries, apples and lemons.

One of the tricks you can use to keep your drink cold is to use frozen berries. This way you don’t have to use so much ice and get the sangria diluted as it sits on your drink. 

This is one of my favorite drinks. It’s tasty, slightly sweet, refreshing and easy to make.

Enjoy!

Lemonade sangria

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 750-ml bottle Moscato white wine - chilled
• 2 cups Florida’s Natural Lemonade
• 2 cups club soda
• 1 lemon - thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 red apple (cored, skin on, sliced into small pieces)
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup black berries

Directions:

Add lemon, berries and apples to a large pitcher. Add wine, club soda and lemonade. Stir to combine.

Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add ice as needed. Serve as is or with additional ice and mint (optional).

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Bourbon is probably the one and only whiskey we keep in the house since it is one of my husband’s favorite drinks, however, given the strength, I can’t find myself to drink it at all. But I love the aroma it has, so I thought: why not make a cocktail using it? I figured, if diluted a bit, it won’t taste as strong and I will be able to drink it, as well.

This rosemary bourbon sour turned out superb! I think it is one of my favorite cocktails I have made to date. I love lemons, as well as the touch of sweet that Truvia Nectar gave the drink, without the extra calories.

We all know how high in calories cocktails can be. If you are concerned with your calorie intake and sugar content, Truvia Nectar is the perfect sweetener. Blended with stevia leaf extract and honey, it has 50% fewer calories per serving than sugar and was the perfect fit for this rosemary bourbon sour.

I made a simple syrup to mix with the bourbon out of just lemon, Truvia Nectar and rosemary, and it was superb. The taste was insane. This simple syrup could also be used to mix with any other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages as you see fit.

I am even thinking of using this mixture to make some rosemary infused vegan popsicles. It is just so good!

If you want to get creative and have more time on your hands when making this rosemary bourbon sour, you could even freeze the simple syrup and then make a rosemary bourbon sour slushy instead. Since the weather is getting warmer, a slushy version of this cocktail would be another great option for the hot days ahead.

I am having a gathering for Memorial Day weekend. My guests would love to get their hands on this drink, so I am preparing it for the special day. I will probably quadruple the recipe and make it in batches to ensure that there’s plenty to go around. I know they are going to love it.

I hope you get a chance to make this rosemary bourbon sour. The rosemary gives this drink a unique, exquisite flavor, which I hope you appreciate as much as we did.

Enjoy!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Truvia. The opinions and text are all mine. The end!

Rosemary bourbon sour

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3-5 sprigs of Rosemary, Large
• 1/4 cup Truvia Nectar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 lbs lemons
• 1/2 cup water

For the Cocktail (per cocktail):

• 1 1/2-2 ounces Bourbon (6 oz)
• 2 ounces rosemary simple syrup (8 oz)
• Ice Cubes
• Sprigs of rosemary and sliced lemon, optional

Directions:

To obtain the lemon juice, with a lemon squeezer, squeeze the juice out of the lemons and place in a bowl. Add the Truvia Nectar and water and mix with a whisk.

Place rosemary on cutting board and gently hit sprigs with back of knife to release their flavor and aroma. Transfer rosemary to small sauce pot stir in lemon mixture. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or rosemary starts to infuse the syrup. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes.

Transfer to jar or container and refrigerate until completely cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cup syrup.

In cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, rosemary lemon simple syrup and ice (amounts just per cocktail). Shake well.

Serve over additional ice, garnished with rosemary sprig and lemons slices if desired.

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Now that the weather is getting warmer my kids request slushies almost every day. I have made a pineapple coconut version before as well as a kiwi pineapple one that were delicious but today, since we love watermelon and it is in season, I figured we give this version a chance.

I actually love any slushie drink you throw my way, homemade that is. They are great to serve as a refreshing drink at barbecue gatherings so for this Memorial day weekend I will be sure to add this recipe to my drink menu. I am sure everyone will enjoy a healthy, refreshing and tasty watermelon lemon slush with any food I serve that day.

If you would like to make an adult version of this watermelon lemon slush you can add watermelon vodka. That is actually very good as well.

I have actually thought of making a few more versions, so stay tune for those.

To sweetened the watermelon lemon slush I used Truvía^® Spoonable, which is a convenient, zero-calorie way to sweeten anything. To learn more you can visit Truvia®.

I wish I made more of this watermelon lemon slush. It was gone in no time and even though I each glass was pretty full we could have had another serving each. Such a great drink.

Well, I hope you get to make this awesome drink. I am sure everyone in your family will love it.

Enjoy!

Watermelon lemon slush

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 small water melon, seedless
• 2 cups lemon seltzer water
• 4 cups crushed ice
• 1 tbsp Truvía^® Spoonable

Directions:

Place all the ingredients in your food processor and pulse until they come together. If you like a thicker consistency slush add more crushed ice. Serve immediately.

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