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this GUAVA CAIPIRINHA takes me back to my time in

this GUAVA CAIPIRINHA takes me back to my time in Brazil a few years ago! I love trying this classic drink with different fruits, and this guava version might just be one of my new faves

GUAVA CAIPIRINHA
◻️ 1 small lime, washed and cut into wedges
◻️ 2 tsp sugar
◻️ 2 oz cachaça
◻️ 1 oz guava nectar
◻️ Mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers, for garnish

1. To a cocktail glass, add lime wedges and sugar. Muddle firmly to release juices from the lime and dissolve the sugar.
2. Fill the glass with ice. Add cachaça and guava nectar and stir to combine and dilute.
3. If desired, garnish with mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers.

PEACH BELLINI JELLO SHOTS - like your fave gummy c

PEACH BELLINI JELLO SHOTS - like your fave gummy candy, but even better! Perfectly sweet and so cute - they’d be perfect for Memorial Day weekend festivities

PEACH BELLINI JELLO SHOTS (makes 16)
◻️ 2 cups prosecco, divided
◻️ 1 1/2 cups peach nectar
◻️ 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin (approximately 1 oz or 4 tbsp)
◻️ Peach gummy candy, for garnish
◻️ Mint leaves, for garnish

1. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of prosecco. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the top and let sit for 1–5 minutes, until softened and spongy.
2. In the meantime, heat peach nectar in a small saucepan over medium heat, until just simmering.
3. Pour the hot peach nectar to the bowl and whisk until completely dissolved, around 3-5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup of prosecco.
4. Lightly oil a 9x9-inch baking pan and pour in the mixture. Refrigerate for about 3 hours, or until fully set. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
5. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to release it. Gently flip it out onto a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares.
6.When ready to serve, top each with a gummy peach and mint sprig. Serve immediately.

this PINA COLADA SPRITZ combines everything I love

this PINA COLADA SPRITZ combines everything I love about a refreshing patio drink with a beachy, tropical twist

PINA COLADA SPRITZ (makes 1)
◻️ 6-7 mint leaves
◻️ 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain
◻️ 2 oz pineapple coconut juice
◻️ 4 oz prosecco, chilled
◻️ Pineapple and lime slice, for garnish

1. To a wine glass, add mint leaves and elderflower liqueur. Gently muddle then let sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the mint to infuse.
2. Fill the glass with ice. Add pineapple coconut juice and prosecco. Stir to combine.
3. If desired, garnish with a pineapple slice, frond and a lime slice.

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BATCH SANGRIA MOCKTAIL (makes 4-5 servings)
◻️ 1 orange, sliced
◻️ Half grapefruit, sliced
◻️ 1 lime, sliced
◻️ 3-4 strawberries, sliced
◻️ 1 1/2 cup white grape juice
◻️ 1/2 cup chilled hibiscus berry tea
◻️ 1 tsp orange blossom water
◻️ 1 1/2 cup sparkling water, chilled
◻️ Edible flowers, for garnish

1. Wash and slice all fruit. Add fruit to a pitcher and gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to release juices. Add white grape juice, hibiscus tea and orange blossom water and stir to incorporate.
2. When ready to serve, add sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust flavor if necessary by adding more white grape juice or sparkling water.
3. Divide into glasses over ice and garnish with edible flowers if desired. Enjoy immediately!

hint hint! this one’s for the moms #ad 🌹🍋🍓 @water

hint hint! this one’s for the moms #ad 🌹🍋🍓

@waterloogin Prickly Pear and Rose Gin pairs with lemon and berry jam for a cocktail that’s bright, floral and jammy. Perfect for a little Sunday unwind!

SUNDAY JAM COCKTAIL (makes 2)
◻️ 3 1/2 oz Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin
◻️ 1 lemon, cut into wedges
◻️ 2 heaping tbsp your favorite berry jam
◻️ Freeze-dried strawberries and sugar, for rim
◻️ Lemon slices, berries and edible flowers, for garnish

1. Rim glasses - Crush the freeze-dried strawberries and combine with sugar on a shallow dish. Moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with citrus, then dip in the mixture until coated.
2. To a cocktail shaker, add lemon wedges. Muddle firmly to release the juice and oils.
3. Add Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin, jam and ice.
Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well chilled. Taste the mixture before straining. If needed, add more lemon juice or jam.
4. Strain into the glasses over fresh ice.
If desired, garnish with berries, lemon slices and edible flowers.

episode 12 of ✨barely buzzed✨ my series where I ma

episode 12 of ✨barely buzzed✨ my series where I make low and no alcohol cocktails that are pretty and delicious!

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SOFTER SGROPPINO (makes 1)
◻️1 scoop lemon sorbet
◻️1 oz LaCroix Limoncello, chilled
◻️1 oz prosecco, chilled
◻️Lemon zest and lemon juice, to taste
◻️Olive oil, for topping
◻️Lemon slice, basil and edible flowers, for garnish

1. Add lemon sorbet, sparkling water and prosecco to a glass. Whisk until smooth and slightly slushy.
2. Add lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste, stirring gently to combine. Top with a drizzle of olive oil.
3. Garnish with a lemon slice, basil and edible flowers. Enjoy immediately.

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these cutie strawberry flower ice cubes are perfec

these cutie strawberry flower ice cubes are perfect for elevating a simple sip 🍓🧊

STRAWBERRY FLOWER ICE (makes 6-8)
◻️LaCroix or water
◻️5-10 strawberries
◻️Fresh sage

1. Slice the strawberries into thin rounds, starting at the tip and working toward the stem.
2. In a round or square ice mold, arrange the strawberry rounds to form a rose, placing the larger slices around the outside and the smaller slices toward the center.
3. Fill the molds with LaCroix Strawberry Peach. Tuck 1–2 sage leaves, stem attached, into each mold to form leaves.
4. Freeze for 5 hours or until completely solid.

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set the vibe with the @patron PERFECT MARGARITA #ad

whether you’re celebrating cinco de mayo or just need an excuse to celebrate, welcoming your guests in with this margarita will immediately set the tone for a great night! It’s simple, refreshing, and oh so perfect with @patron Silver tequila. #PatronPartner #PatronTequila

PATRÓN PERFECT MARGARITA
◻️1.5 oz PATRÓN Silver
◻️1 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur
◻️.75 oz Fresh lime juice
◻️.25 oz Simple syrup
◻️Lime wedge for garnish
◻️Kosher salt and lime zest (optional)

1. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
2. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
3. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt and lime zest.

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