Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea marries the favorite flavors of the South. This easy cocktail is perfect for a lazy Summer afternoon. Grab a cold drink and meet me on the porch!

Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea is a match made in Southern Heaven. I love sweet tea – not just for the flavor, but for the memories associated with it. Sweet tea is about community; inviting someone in and offering them a glass, grandmothers bringing a pitcher of sweet tea to the family barbecue, and so on. Day 4 of #BrunchWeek blends my love of sweet tea, peaches and bourbon – what could be better?

Brew the Tea:

Choosing tea is a personal preference, but I recommend Luzianne family size iced tea bags (not the cold brew). Luzianne has a less bitter, smoother taste compared to other tea brands. My Simple Southern Sweet Tea is the base for this recipe, and how I make all my sweet teas.

Do not squeeze tea bags when you remove them. The loose leaves in tea bags contain tannins. Instead, of squeezing, let the bag drip then discard it. Tannins are the most concentrated in the dregs, and squeezing the bag makes for a bitter tea. Making tea also takes a small amount of patience. Let it steep for the time allotted, without moving or bouncing it in the liquid.

Bourbon and Peach:

Both bourbon and peach are quintessential Southern flavors and pair well together. Whether it’s in a cocktail, breakfast, or dessert, bourbon and peach are delicious. I love using bourbon in savory recipes, drinks and baking – like Pumpkin Pie Bourbon Cocktail and Vanilla Bean Bourbon Whipped Cream. Peaches are not only for drinks, breakfast and dessert. Grilled peaches are a seasonal favorite and Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers are an easy and delicious appetizer.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools:

• Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like drinkware, bar carts and accessories.
• Always have a non-alcoholic option available for parties where guests may not be drinking. Please drink responsibly.
• Baking soda helps with bitterness, cooling on counter prevents cloudiness, Luzianne recommended for best tea.

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Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Steeping 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups filtered or spring water, divided
• 2 Luzianne family size iced tea bags, not cold brew
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 8 ounces Peach Bourbon*
• Ice
• garnish with fresh peaches, lemon slices, or mint

Instructions

• In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water just to a boil. Place tea bags and baking soda in a large glass measuring cup that is heat-safe.Pour water over tea bags and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Remove tea bags, letting them drip, but do not squeeze bags to get liquid out.
• Pour into large pitcher and stir in sugar. Pour remaining water into pitcher and let cool to room temperature. Add Peach bourbon and stir.
• Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Serve over ice with fresh peaches, lemon slices or mint for garnish.

Notes

*If you do not have peach bourbon available, mix 5 ounces bourbon with 3 ounces peach schnapps.

Beverages Recipes

• Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea by Love & Confections

Bread, Grains, and Cereal Recipes

• Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins by The Nifty Foodie
• Breakfast Gnocchi by Simply Healthyish Recipes
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola by The Spiffy Cookie
• Pretzel Brat Buns by Making Miracles
• Strawberry Overnight Oats by The Mandatory Mooch
• Vegan Breakfast Toast Three Ways by Happily Curated Chaos

Egg Recipes

• Sausage Egg and Cheese Grits by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Recipes

• Mississippi Pot Roast with Veggies by Making Miracles

Dessert Recipes

• DIY Crepe Bar by The Redhead Baker
• Earl Grey Macaron by April Golightly
• Keto Fudge by Keto Basic AF

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Easy Peach Frosé Cocktail is the perfect brunch beverage. Delicious peaches blend with rosé and syrup to make the perfect cocktail for a warm Summer day!

Welcome to #BrunchWeek 2020 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! This is our 8th year of #BrunchWeek and while it is a little different this year, 22 bloggers are excited to share all our favorite Brunch recipes. We have a huge variety including French toast, danish, waffles, pancakes, hash, fruit salad, cocktails, mocktails, vegan, keto, and plenty of desserts! We hope you enjoy all our Brunch recipes!

Things have been a little different around here. I took a break from the blog, but am back, sharing a fun and delicious cocktail to start #Brunchweek off with a bang.

What is Rosé:

Rosé wine has increased in popularity, especially with the frosé trend picking up. Wines receive their color from the juice’s contact with the skin of the grapes. White wines come from white grapes, and red wines come from red grapes. Winemakers use red grapes to make rosé. Rosé is never made by mixing white wine with red wine, and is frowned upon by winemakers around the world.

The skins soak with the juice and the color bleeds for a short 2-3 day period. The skins are removed and the pink juice ferments to create a rosé. The color of rosé can range from a very pale, almost orange, to a more vibrant pink-purple, depending on the grape variety and length of contact with the skin.

Peach Syrup:

I often use Torani syrups to flavor my cocktails, like my Guava Moscow Mule and my Easy Cranberry Orange Madras. Flavored syrups make it easy to customize any drink. The Easy Peach Frosé Cocktail would be delicious with a raspberry or mango syrup too! To make it kid-friendly, use either ginger ale or sparkling grape juice in place of the wine.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools:

• Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like drinkware, bar carts and accessories.
• Always have a non-alcoholic option available for parties where guests may not be drinking. Please drink responsibly.

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Easy Peach Frosé Cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 20 ounces frozen peaches
• 1 bottle Rosé wine, chilled
• 2-4 ounces Torani Peach Syrup

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into high-performance blender and blend until thoroughly combined. Divide between glasses and enjoy.

Beverages Recipes

• Easy Peach Frosé by Love & Confections
• Healthy Banana Smoothie by Simply Healthyish Recipes

Bread, Grains, and Cereal Recipes

• Blueberry Bread Pudding by Big Bears Wife
• Buttermilk Waffles by The Redhead Baker
• Chocolate Banana Muffins by The Mandatory Mooch
• Cinnamon Crunch French Toast by The Nifty Foodie
• Double Chocolate Banana Muffins by Family Around the Table
• Pear Chocolate Chip Sourdough Muffins by Caroline’s Cooking
• Sourdough Belgian-Style Waffles by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Strawberry Scones by Kate’s Recipe Box
• Vegan Anise French Toast by Happily Curated Chaos

Egg Recipes

• Bacon, Brie & Asparagus Quiche by Sweet Beginnings
• Breakfast Tostadas by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Gyro Omelette by Cheese Curd In Paradise

Fruit and Veggie Recipes

• Duchess Potatoes by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad by Making Miracles

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Recipes

• Carolina Shrimp And Grits by Nik Snacks
• Everything Breakfast Pizza by The Spiffy Cookie

Dessert Recipes

• Keto Macarons by Keto Basic AF
• Lemon Macarons Recipe by April Golightly
• Pasta Frola (Argentinian Lattice Tart) by Tara’s Multicultural Table
• Sprinkle Biscotti by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

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Apple Cider Mimosa is a great way to toast any special occasion or holiday. You can also make it kid-friendly by substituting sparkling white grape juice for the champagne.

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Homemade Apple Cider:

Fresh-pressed apple cider is heavenly, but if you don’t live near an orchard, like this Florida girl, I create my own homemade version with spices and citrus. Store-bought apple cider in enhanced with spices and citrus zest. When making cider, I use a cheesecloth bundle to keep all the spices together. I make homemade apple cider the day before I need it, and chill it overnight. You can keep the cheesecloth bundle in while it comes to room temperature, them remove it before chilling.

Cocktails and Mocktails:

Apple Cider Mimosas can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. To make a kid-friendly version, substitute sparkling white grape juice for the champagne. Homemade apple cider can also be use in festive cocktails and mocktails like Apple Cider Sangria and Apple Cider Floats. Apple cider and ice cream is always a hit with my family.

Garnishes are such a fun detail in cocktails and mocktails. Orange slices, cranberries and cinnamon sticks are perfect for the season. You could even add apple slices or a sprig of rosemary for an herbal note. I grow fresh herbs, like mint, to use in both cooking, desserts, and drinks. Apple Cider Mimosas are the perfect party beverage, because it is a batch cocktail that can be made ahead of time. Simply make the homemade apple cider and chill your sparkling wine or champagne. Then, when guests arrive, pop some bubbly and enjoy a delightful cocktail.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools:

• Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like drinkware, bar cars and accessories.
• A cheesecloth bundle keeps the spice and citrus together, and makes it easy to remove from the cider
• Always have a non-alcoholic option available for parties where guests may not be drinking. Please drink responsibly.

Head to Dixie Crystals for the full recipe:
APPLE CIDER MIMOSA

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Hot Cider Buttered Rum blends warm apple cider with a sweet butter, spices, and a touch of rum. It’s sure to keep you cozy on cold Winter nights!

Apple cider get an adult twist that can be enjoyed all Winter long. I love a good rum drink, and adding it to warm apple cider is the perfect combination.

Apple Cider:

Freshly pressed apple cider is the best. I don’t live up north near an orchard, therefore grocery store cider does the trick. Making your own spiced cider is easy and can be enjoyed on its own or in drinks like Homemade Apple Cider Floats, Apple Cider Sangria, and Hot Cider Buttered Rum. Spiced cider isn’t necessary for this recipe, but the kitchen definitely smells amazing while it is being made. If you’re in a pinch, regular apple juice works too.

Sweet Spiced Butter:

The butter mixture is so simple to make, I don’t know why I haven’t created it before. Softened butter is mixed with brown sugar, spices, vanilla and salt. I am keeping my butter base in a mason jar in the refrigerator, so I have easy access to it on cold evenings. This is also easy to make in batches if you’re hosting a holiday party and want a unique cocktail. You can even jazz it up and bring it as a hostess gift.

A dark rum is preferable for Hot Cider Buttered Rum. Dark or black rum has been aged the longest and developed a darker color and deeper flavor. Gold rum is more amber, but still good for this recipe if you don’t have dark rum available. Light, silver, or white rum, is the lightest of the rum and doesn’t have as much of a pronounced flavor.

Tips, Tricks and Tools:

• Mason Jars are my favorite choice for storage.
• Buttered Rum ingredients are great for a hostess gift. Don’t forget the insulated mugs!
• Use a hand mixer to whip up a double batch of the sweet spiced butter.

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Hot Cider Buttered Rum

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

Sweet Spiced Butter

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch kosher salt

Hot Cider Buttered Rum

• 1 tablespoon sweet spiced butter
• 1.5 ounces dark rum
• 7-8 ounces hot apple cider
• garnish with cinnamon sticks

Instructions

Sweet Spiced Butter

• In a small bowl, add butter, apple pie spice, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Beat until combined. Place in airtight jar with lid and refrigerate.

Hot Cider Buttered Rum

• Place butter into mug and top with rum. Pour hot apple cider over butter and stir to dissolve. Garnish with cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2019! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and a fun giveaway? 25 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Christmas Beverages:
Christmas Cranberry Cocktail from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Eggnog White Russian from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Gingerbread White Russian from The Redhead Baker
Hot Cider Buttered Rum from Love and Confections
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate from Palatable Pastime

Christmas Breakfasts:

Easy Cinnamon Roll Bake from Family Around the Table
Gingerbread Pancakes from Daily Dish Recipes

Christmas Pastries and Desserts:
Candy Cane Blossoms from Blogghetti
Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake from YumGoggle
Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Pound Cake from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Christmas Candies:
Chocolate Caramel Truffles from The Freshman Cook
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer Pops from Sweet Beginnings
Festive Pretzel Rods from Shockingly Delicious

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White Cranberry Moscow Mule will become you new favorite holiday drink. These cocktails can be crafted individually or as a batch recipe for a crowd.

Holiday cocktails are a surefire way to spice up any party. With simple ingredients, you can become the bartender and create a memorable affair with flair. White cranberry juice, spicy ginger beer, freshly squeezed lime juice, and vodka come together for a seasonal favorite and twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

White Cranberry Moscow Mule:

Moscow Mules are one of my favorite cocktails when out with friends. I love a variety, and different flavored mules for the seasons are always a welcome treat. In the Spring and Summer, Guava Moscow Mules and Berry Basil Mules are refreshing. Pumpkin Pie Moscow Mules hold a special place in my heart because Fall is my favorite season. Winter wouldn’t be complete without it’s own version, and this White Cranberry Moscow Mule will carry you through the season.

Don’t skimp on the garnishes. We eat and drink with our eyes first. Have plenty of fresh cranberries, lime slices or wedges, and mint or rosemary available for the drinks. You can even use the rosemary as a make-shift skewer for the cranberries. Crushed ice is traditional when crafting mules, but feel free to change it up and use regular ice cubes.

Tips, Tricks and Tools:

• Moscow Mules are traditionally made in copper mugs.
• Quality ginger beer is key, and I love Fever-Tree flavor the best.
• If your store doesn’t carry white cranberry juice, you can always substitute cranberry, cran-raspberry, or pink cranberry juice instead.
• If you like your mules on the sweeter side, you can add a small amount of simple syrup to the mixture as well.

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White Cranberry Moscow Mule

Servings 1 mule

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka
• 4 ounces white cranberry juice
• 1 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice
• ginger beer
• crushed ice
• cranberries, lime wedges, rosemary and mint for garnish

Instructions

• Fill copper mugs or glasses with ice. (crushed is traditional). Add vodka, juice, and lime juice to mug. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with cranberries, lime wedges, and either rosemary or mint. This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly.
  
  

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2019! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and a fun giveaway? 25 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Christmas Beverages:
White Cranberry Moscow Mule from Love and Confections

Christmas Breakfasts:
Sugarplum Pinwheels from Palatable Pastime

Christmas Pastries and Desserts:
Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Chocolate Pecan Walnut Pie from Triple Chocolate Kitchen
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bread from Sweet Beginnings
Powdered Sugar Pound Cake with Pecans from Shockingly Delicious
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies from Blogghetti
Snow Globe Cake from The Redhead Baker

Christmas Candies:
Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Christmas Snack Mix from Katie’s Cucina
Gingerbread Truffles from Daily Dish Recipes

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I put a spell on you, and now you’re mine – with these colorful, apple-flavored “Hocus Pocus” Sanderson Sisters cocktail. There is always room for glitter cocktails at Halloween!

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #HalloweenTreatsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. This recipe is for adults 21+ and contains alcohol.

Before you go running “Amuck! Amuck! Amuck!” this Halloween, these Sanderson Sisters Cocktails are the perfect addition to everyone’s favorite Hocus Pocus party.

Hocus Pocus:

I loved watching Hocus Pocus growing up and am so happy it has made a comeback in recent years. Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Najimy (Mary) are the hilarious witch trio these cocktails are based upon. Years ago, I laughed hard at their silly antics, was freaked out by the spellbook, teared up when Emily was reunited with her brother, wanted a black cat even though I’m allergic, and of course had a silly little crush on Thackery Binx. This movie is probably my favorite for Halloween.

My little sister, on the other hand, was kind of petrified by the movie. We actually had to put a salt ring around her bed a couple times. Sorry for traumatizing you Sissy! I don’t think she likes it even to this day. I absolutely love watching it every October and can’t wait until Little L&C is old enough to watch it with me.

Sanderson Sisters Cocktail:

I chose orange, green and purple for the cocktail colors, to represent each sister. The pictures don’t do this cocktail justice, because the glitter swirls are so mesmerizing. The purple and green are a bit dark to appreciate the pearl dust, and it works best with lighter colored cocktails, but it was still fun to create. Litehouse Apple Cider is the base of this cocktail and perfect for this time of year.

I used Wilton’s Pearl Dust in gold, green and purple. These are edible and FDA approved. I can’t vouch for any other brand, so be sure to look at labels when searching for the dust. Wilton Sparkle Gel also created a great drip effect on the glasses. The black gel really stood out. Serve these cocktails alongside my Purple Velvet Halloween Layer Cake for a delightful green, purple and orange party!

Tools, Tips and Tricks:

• The pearl dust settles, so this cocktail should be made right before serving.
• Wine glasses are perfect for the Sanderson Sisters Cocktail
• This cocktail can be made kid-friendly by omitting the apple pie liqueur and just using straight apple cider.
• Don’t let a virgin light the candle!

Check out the amazing #HalloweenTreatsWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

• Jack Skellington Dessert Cheese Ball from Big Bear’s Wife
• Spooky Graveyard Layer Cake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Bloody Vampire Cake from 4 Sons R Us
• Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from Pastry Chef Online
• Fall Apple Cider Sangria from I am a Honey Bee
• Eye See You Bundt Cake from Cookaholic Wife
• Ghostly S’more Dip from Our Good Life
• Camp Crystal Lake Punch from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Coffin Fondue Dippers from Jen Around the World
• Halloween Muddy Buddies from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
• Poison Halloween Milkshakes from Daily Dish Recipes
• Monster Eye Cookies from Everyday Eileen
• Hocus Pocus Cake Popsicles from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Gooey Halloween Brownie Cups from Desserts Required
• Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats with Trick or Treat Icing and Sprinkles from Nancie’s Table
• Ghost Hi Hat Cupcakes from Sweet ReciPEAs
• Kid Friendly Wicked Witch Punch from Katie’s Cucina
• Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Sprinkle Frosting from The Baking Fairy
• Spider Cider Cocktail from Who Needs A Cape?
• Hocus Pocus Cauldron Fondue from For the Love of Food

Happy Halloween! It’s October which means it’s time for Spooky Season and this year’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! #HalloweenTreatsWeek is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.

“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”

For the 2nd annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 41 fantastically talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week! There are going to be over 160 Halloween themed recipes shared during this year’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek and we can’t wait for you to see them all! Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!

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Pumpkin Red Sangria is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season. Real pumpkin, pumpkin pie syrup, and apple cider combine with fruit and your favorite red wine for a festive and delicious Fall sangria.

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

I am all about fun and festive cocktail, and this Pumpkin Red Sangria is such a good party drink. Whether enjoying a night with the girlfriends, Fall block party, hosting Thanksgiving, or spending a romantic evening with your significant other, Pumpkin Red Sangria is a drink for every occasion.

Sangria is very easy to throw together, as long as you have the ingredients ahead of time. Traditional sangria recipes suggest brandy, but the liquor can be interchangeable. Options like rum, Grand Marnier, or other liquor are also used in sangria.

Best fruit for sangria:

Numerous sangria recipes suggest apples and citrus. I like to choose my fruit based on the wine and flavor profile. For the Pumpkin Red Sangria, apple and oranges were the main fruit, along with pomegranate arils, or seeds. White sangria is great with citrus, like oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, and blood oranges. Berries are often used in red sangria. I love to use seasonal fruit, and it’s fun to mix and match, and make your own delicious combinations. Blueberry Sangria is a great version for Spring and Summer. Spiced Apple Cider Sangria is another great drink for the Fall and Winter months.

Whichever fruit you choose, do not cut or prepare it until you are ready to mix the sangria. Apples brown when exposed to oxygen, and the last thing you want is brown apples in your beautiful sangria. Frozen fruit is also a good addition, because it is already in bite-sized pieces, and will cool your sangria without watering it down with ice.

Make ahead sangria:

Letting the sangria rest overnight is key. Most sangria recipes call for minimum a few hours, but preferably overnight. The fruit infuses into the wine, and the juices sweeten the drink. Sangria gets better as it sits. When preparing this sangria, everything is mixed together in the pitcher and refrigerated. Because of the pumpkin puree, you will need to stir it again before serving, to ensure it is combined.

This sangria was extremely easy to make, especially because I didn’t have to cook a simple syrup and wait for it to cool. Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup gives just the right amount of spice and sweetness.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Pumpkin Red Sangria:

• I love entertaining and hosting parties, and have a whole section on Amazon dedicated to entertaining
• Prepare the sangria a day before needed, to let all the flavors blend.
• I chose a red blend for this sangria as I didn’t want it too sweet or too dry. Feel free to adjust the wine to your palate.
• I always have glass pitchers ready for party drinks, as well as fun glassware for cocktails.

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Pumpkin Red Sangria

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 16 hours hours

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
• 3/4 cup Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
• 750ml red wine
• 1 granny smith apple, diced
• 2 pink lady or honeycrisp apples, diced
• 1 orange, sliced in wedges
• apple slices, pomegranate seeds and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, stir together pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie syrup, apple cider and Grand Marnier. Add in wine and fruit, cover with lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice and garnish with apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon sticks.

Enjoy these #PumpkinWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Pumpkin Drinks:
Dairy Free Iced Coconut Pumpkin Spice Latte from Frugal & Fit
Easy Pumpkin Frappuccino from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Pumpkin Bubble Milk Tea from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from Seduction In The Kitchen
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin Spice Red Sangria from Love & Confections
The Best (and Easiest) Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte from The Baking Fairy

Pumpkin Breakfasts & Baked Goods:
Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes from Blogghetti
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Pecan Praline Topping from Food Above Gold
Pumpkin Granola from It Bakes Me Happy
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll from Seduction In The Kitchen
Pumpkin Waffles from 4 Sons R Us
Pumpkin Waffles with Orange Cream Cheese from My Sweet Zepol
Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:
Pumpkin and Cheddar Pierogies from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pumpkin and Sausage Tacos from Our Good Life
Pumpkin Broccoli Cheddar Soup from The Crumby Kitchen
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto with Bacon from Cheese Curd In Paradise

Pumpkin Desserts:
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie from Palatable Pastime
Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies from The Beard and The Baker
Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin Cookies and Cream Ice Cream from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée from Jen Around the World
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake from The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake from Family Around the Table
Pumpkin Pie Bars from Everyday Eileen
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Brownies from Big Bear’s Wife
Pumpkin Pie Dipped Oreos from The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles from Creative Southern Home
Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze from Shockingly Delicious

Fall is in the air, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 34 bloggers will be sharing 140+ fantastic recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!

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Grapefruit Lime Spritzers will be your new go-to Spring drink. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and homemade lime simple syrup, combine in a light and refreshing cocktail.

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

I love these spritzers, because it’s great as a daytime drink for parties, brunch, and weekday happy hour. During the week, I don’t want something too heavy or with too much liquor. Therefore, spritzers are the perfect solution for happy hour at home. They are refreshing, bright, and and an easy cocktail for any day of the week.

Recipe Note: Make sure all your liquids are chilled before mixing. Have extra grapefruit and lime wedges for garnish.

Brunch is better with fun cocktails. I love mimosas, and often mix and match flavors. When the weather warms up, Frozen Peach Bellinis are a welcome frosty treat. Joyjolt’s new Lacey Double Wall Insulated Glass is a the perfect whimsical touch for cocktails. Joyjolt also has a gorgeous highball glass that I used for my Cranberry Orange Madras.

Grapefruit Lime Spritzers start with good quality ingredients. While bottled grapefruit juice is readily available, fresh is best. Homemade lime simple syrup makes the drink extra special. I prefer a sparkling fruit beverage, like San Pellegrino, as opposed to a soda for spritzers. Feel free to mix and match flavors also.

Simple Syrup tips:

• Simple syrup can be a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water, or (rich simple syrup) in a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water.
• I use a dry measuring cup for the sugar and liquid measuring cup for the water. Weighing with a scale is more precise, though
• When adding ingredients, like lime zest, to the syrup, make sure you don’t get the bitter white pith. I use a rasp or fine zester like Microplane.
• Strain herbs, zest, and other flavorings before mixing simple syrup into your drink. A fine mesh strainer is the best.
• Store your syrup in the refrigerator in a labeled and sterilized glass jar. I usually keep my simple syrup for about 2 weeks. Rich Simple Syrup has a  longer shelf life, but be aware they do expire and can get moldy.

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Grapefruit Lime Spritzers

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 4 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1 ounce homemade lime simple syrup
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 ounces Rosé wine
• 4 ounces Italian sparkling grapefruit beverage
• crushed ice
• grapefruit and lime wedges, for garnish

Homemade Lime Simple Syrup

• 1/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• zest of one lime

Instructions

Grapefruit Lime Spritzers

• In a large measuring cup, or shaker, combine grapefruit juice, lime simple syrup, lime juice, and rosé. Fill glasses with crushed ice and fruit wedges. Divide drink between two glasses and top with sparkling grapefruit beverage.

Homemade Lime Simple Syrup

• Combine sugar, water, and lime zest in a small saucepan. Heat until just boiling, and sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat, place in a sterilized glass jar. Let it come to room temperature, then place in refrigerator until completely chilled.

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BrunchWeek Beverages:
4 Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri from Hardly A Goddess
Dairy Free Peach Italian Cream Soda from Cookaholic Wife
Mango Banana Smoothie from The Mandatory Mooch
Peach Guava Italian Soda from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Peach Mimosas from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Sparkling Strawberry Peach Punch from For the Love of Food

BrunchWeek Appetizers and Salads:
Deviled Ham Spread from Platter Talk
Eggs Benedict Cobb Salad from Sweet Beginnings
Everything Bagel Dip from Snacks and Sips
Savory Pull Apart Cheesy Pinwheels from Who Needs A Cape?

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Lobster Eggs Benedict from The Redhead Baker

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Banana Split Muffin Recipe from Creative Southern Home
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls from Kate’s Recipe Box
Maple French Toast Cups from Family Around the Table
Princess Toast from Seduction in the Kitchen
Vegan Mango Peach Toaster Pastries from The Baking Fairy

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Chorizo, Papas, y Queso Enchiladas from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sandwich Cake from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Blackberry-Mascarpone Dessert Pizza from Tip Garden
Brown Sugar Shortbread from Shockingly Delicious
Brunch Cake from April Golightly
Rainbow Biscotti from The Crumby Kitchen
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Wheatgerm Chocolate Chip Cookies from Simply Healthyish Recipes

Disclaimer:

This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Joyjolt, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Sarcastic Cooking, Dessert for Two, Sweet Phi, and The Little Ferraro Kitchen for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.

Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and another winner(s) will be chosen. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.

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Guava Moscow Mules are my fruity twist on the classic cocktail. Simple and fresh ingredients are key in this popular bar drink.

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Moscow Mules have become my drink of choice. This simple cocktail is always a crowd favorite, and I often find myself creating different versions depending on the season. During the Summer, I enjoy a Very Berry Basil Moscow Mule. Warm Autumn spices enhance my Fall-inspired Pumpkin Pie Moscow Mule.

I am originally from Miami, and love the flavor of guava from all the Hispanic pastries I grew up with. Guava is the perfect fruity flavor for a brunch cocktail. With the help of Torani Guava Syrup for added sweetness, the guava flavor really shines. Fresh lime juice is always preferred over the bottled juice. Make sure you get extra lime for garnishes.

Everyone has their own opinion on ginger beer. Your best bet is to try a few and decide which flavor profile you like best. Some have a spicier ginger flavor, some have a hint of lime – it is totally up to you. Most grocery and liquor stores carry a variety of ginger beer.

There is debate about which copper mug is best for the mule. Some say 100% copper is the only mug to use, others say copper reacts with the acidic ingredients and should not be used. To be on the safe side, my copper mugs are lined with stainless steel. They’re stylish and food-safe!

Tips for the perfect Moscow Mule:

• Use a food-safe copper mug. You can find these in most home stores or in my Amazon Store
• Get a good-quality ginger beer. Try a few out to see which one you prefer. (Here’s my favorite)
• Use freshly-squeezed lime juice. The bottled juice just isn’t the same.
• Don’t skimp on the vodka. Use a good quality brand.
• Remember garnishes! We eat (or drink, in this case) with our eyes. Lime wedges and mint leaves are the perfect cocktail topper!

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Guava Moscow Mule

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounce Vodka
• 3 ounce Guava nectar
• 1 ounce Torani Guava Syrup
• 1/2 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ginger Beer
• Mint and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

• Fill copper mug or glass with ice. (crushed is traditional). Add vodka, guava nectar, Torani syrup and lime juice to mug. 
• Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with mint and lime wedge. This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly.

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BrunchWeek Beverages:
Blueberry Lemonade from Family Around The Table
Easy Smoothie Shooters from The Nifty Foodie
Fresh Squeeze Blackberry Lemonade from Cooking With Carlee
Guava Mimosas from Seduction in the Kitchen
Guava Moscow Mule from Love and Confections
Lightening Lavender Margarita from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Mango Mimosa from April Golightly
Rum Punch for Brunch! from Hardly A Goddess
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade from Snacks and Sips
Strawberry Lavender Smoothie from Eat Move Make

BrunchWeek Appetizers and Salads:
Keto Chicken Salad from Platter Talk
Pecan Grape Salad from For the Love of Food

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Baked Eggs with Mushroom and Asparagus from Caroline’s Cooking
Baked Hash Brown Egg Cups from Creative Southern Home
Breakfast Pizza from Kate’s Recipe Box
Cheesy Scrambled Egg Stuffed Popovers from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Fried Green Tomato BLT Benedicts from The Spiffy Cookie
Ham, Egg, & Spinach Breakfast Bites from Sweet Beginnings
Roasted Carrot and Beet Frittatas from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Bake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Sheet Pan Mexican Frittata from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Soy-Brined Hard-Boiled Eggs from Shockingly Delicious
The Best Avocado Toast from Simply Healthyish Recipes

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Stuffed Muffins from Big Bear’s Wife
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls from Cookaholic Wife
How to Build A Crepe Bar from The Crumby Kitchen
Salted Caramel Peach Sweet Rolls from The Redhead Baker

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Cheesy Baked Breakfast Tacos from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Mashed Potato, Cheddar & Bacon Waffles from Tip Garden
Zucchini Cheese Pancakes from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Chocolate Banana Cookies with Sprinkles from Who Needs A Cape?
Cinnamon Roll Cake from Books n’ Cooks
Espresso Banana Bread from PasstheSushi
Spring Blooms Cake from The Mandatory Mooch
Vegan Coffee Cinnamon Rolls from The Baking Fairy

Disclaimer:

This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Joyjolt, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Sarcastic Cooking, Dessert for Two, Sweet Phi, and The Little Ferraro Kitchen for providing the prizes free of charge. The sponsors also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.

Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and another winner(s) will be chosen. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.

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It’s day 1 of #ChristmasSweetsWeek! Fun and festive cocktails are a must at any holiday party, and I love creating them to kick off my themed weeks. #ChristmasSweetsWeek brings together 44 bloggers and over 180 recipes featuring fudge, cookies, layer cakes, breakfast sweets, cocoas, martinis, ciders, and much more. Plus, there is a huge giveaway (enter below) with some amazing prizes, just in time for the holidays!

Growing up, whenever we went out for a special dinner with my grandparents, they would order cocktails. My grandfather usually got a CC and Ginger and my grandmother ordered a Madras. The pretty, pink-hued drink graced our dining tables and was her regular cocktail of choice. Years later, I grew fond of the cranberry and orange combination and love having it with vodka or champagne in cocktails. She doesn’t get out much now, but if she did, I’m sure she would still order this beautiful drink.

I love pretty drinking glasses and have loved the Stella Highball Glasses from Joyjolt for a while. They are the perfect size and have a great weight – not too heavy, but heavy enough that I don’t have to worry about them tipping and spilling easily. These were the perfect choice for my Madras. They sent me some other glassware to try out and I cannot wait to create more drinks and cocktails in them.

I strayed just a bit from the traditional recipe by adding some Torani Vanilla Syrup. I love this little hint of sweetness it gives to the cocktail. Torani also sent me their Salted Caramel Syrup and I have some delicious plans for that soon too!

This drink came together in a breeze and you can add lots of fun garnishes to jazz it up. I chose cranberries and orange slices. Sugared cranberries would be beautiful, as well as orange zest spirals. These would even be fun with rock candy sticks too!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Brownie Batter Hot Chocolate Mix from The Spiffy Cookie
Christmas Flip from Our Good Life
Easy Cranberry Orange Madras from Love and Confections
Glogg from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Grinch Cocoa with Peppermint Marshmallows from Kate’s Recipe Box
Salted Caramel Toffee Martini from Family Around the Table
Sparkling Snowfall Cocktail from Seduction in the Kitchen
Sugar Cookie Martini from The Redhead Baker

Breakfast:

Christmas Cranberry Bread from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Easy Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree from Jonesin’ For Taste
Overnight Caramel French Toast from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen

Candies:

Cherry Mash Truffles from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Chocolate Covered Orange Cheesecake Truffles from Cooking with Carlee
Dark Chocolate Cherry & Peppermint Snowflake Bark from Sweet Beginnings
Grinch Fudge Topped Brownies from Big Bear’s Wife
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Fudge from Lady Behind the Curtain
Red Velvet Fudge from Live Love Texas

Desserts:

Black Forest Tiramisu Parfait from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Chocolate Bundt Cake from Juggling Act Mama
Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes from The Crumby Kitchen
Christmas Chocolate Chip Sprinkles Butter Cookies from Moore or Less Cooking
Cookie Butter Pudding Cups from The Beard and The Baker
Cranberry Almond Ecstasy Bars from Tip Garden
Date Filled Cookies from Platter Talk
Easy Snickerdoodle Cake from Daily Dish Recipes
Eggnog Blossom Cookies from Blogghetti
Eggnog cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle from My Suburban Kitchen
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream from Tara’s Multicultural Table
Glazed Gingerbread Loaf from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
Marbled Star Cookies from Eat Move Make
Mint Chip Cookies from The Mandatory Mooch
No Bake Peppermint Eggnog Pie from Who Needs A Cape?
Peppermint Shortbread from Cheese Curd in Paradise
Pepper Jelly Rugelach from Take Two Tapas
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies from April Golightly
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Toffee Thumbprint Cookies from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Ugly Sweater Cake from Mildly Meandering
Vanilla Yogurt Mousse with Cinnamon Apples from With Two Spoons
Vegan Hot Chocolate Layer Cake from The Baking Fairy
Winter Wonderland Snack Mix from An Affair from the Heart

This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you ChristmasSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The ChristmasSweetsWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The ChristmasSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the ChristmasSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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