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5 Midori Cocktails Worth Trying

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Here are the top Midori cocktails that showcase this bright green Japanese melon liqueur! These drinks are sweet-tart and refreshing with fresh citrus and quality ingredients. Got a bottle of Midori ? This neon green Japanese liqueur was emblematic of drinks of the 1980’s, brightly colored and intensely sweet. It’s now back in style and and better than ever, with an earthy melon flavor that makes fruity, sweet tart drinks. I’ve made hundreds of cocktail recipes , and I’ve found that when paired with fresh lemon juice and quality ingredients, Midori creates some genuinely delicious cocktails! Here’s a list of my best Midori cocktails, from the citrusy Japanese Slipper to the classic Midori Sour . My Top 5 Midori Cocktails Midori Sour The most f...

Oatmeal Smoothie

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This creamy oatmeal smoothie recipe tastes just like a cozy cinnamon bowl of oats, but in a glass! Blend it with banana, peanut butter, and rolled oats for a 5-minute breakfast. Oatmeal is on my table almost every single day, usually as a big bowl or oatmeal bars . But I’ve come up with another favorite way to eat this whole grain: in a oatmeal smoothie! Blend up oats with banana and peanut butter and it tastes just like a bowl of oatmeal. The puree is scented with cozy cinnamon and ultra creamy. Packed with protein, it’s the ideal breakfast or healthy snack . As a smoothie expert who’s written over 50 smoothie recipes , I can guarantee you will love this one! Why You’ll Love This Oatmeal Smoothie Tastes like a peanut butter oatmeal in drinkable form: all the cinnamon-and-PB comfort of a classic oatmeal recipe , but with a straw! Loaded with whole grains and protein : It’s made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and peanut but...

Aperol Spritz

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The Aperol Spritz is a bubbly Italian aperitif with citrus and herbal notes. With 3 ingredients and 3 minutes, this classic cocktail is worth the hype. Bubbly, citrusy, herbal, subtly bitter and lightly sweet, the Aperol Spritz is the most classic bubbly mixed drink of them all. When that glowing sunset-orange that catches late-afternoon light, it literally looks like it belongs on a postcard from a piazza somewhere. This Italian cocktail has been capturing hearts and minds since the 1950’s. If you’re like me, you might have rolled your eyes to the popularity of this drink. But taste one made the right way: it’s absolutely worth the hype. What Is an Aperol Spritz? The Aperol spritz, or Spritz Veneziano , is a classic Italian aperitif: a cocktail meant to wake up the appetite before a meal. The spritz was originally invented in the 1800’s in Italy as a way to water down sparkling wine by mixing water. The version we know today, with its si...

Mojito Pitcher Recipe

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Make drinks for a crowd with my easy mojito pitcher recipe ! Mint, lime, white rum, and soda water come together for the ultimate big batch summer cocktail. The minty mojito is one of my favorite classic cocktails of all time. But have you ever tried to make more than two mojitos, one after another? It takes far too long to make them to order. So enter: my very favorite mojito pitcher recipe! I made this big batch cocktail for an outdoor dinner, and it’s so much more fun with this party drink in your hand. It’s minty, tangy, bubbly, and every time I drink one I feel that carefree feeling like the last day of school before summer vacation! 5 Star Reader Review “This recipe was a winner! I made it for a girls night my friend was having. Everyone loved it!” -Beth Mojito Pitcher Ingredients The Classic Mojito was invented in  Havana, Cuba , though the exact origin is unknown. Some say it goes all the way back to the 1500...

Best Grilled Onions

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Here’s the best grilled onions recipe that comes out sweet, smoky, and perfectly charred! All you need are three ingredients and 15 minutes for the easiest grilled side dish of summer. Say hello to one of the best summer side dishes out there: grilled onions! The grill does wonders to this layered vegetable: the flavor turns from spicy to sweet and a little smoky. It becomes a tender and charred version of its former self, and the bright pink color is simply vibrant! When we’re grilling, Alex and I make sure to throw in red onions with a pile of other grilled vegetables because they add incredible flavor. They’re a perfect side to grilled shrimp or burgers : or even as a burger topping! Ingredients You’ll Need Onions and the grill are the perfect pairing! Because they’re are so perfectly suited to grilling, you barely need to season them at all. When Alex first pulled these off of the grill, I kept asking “What did you put o...