Hot Toddy

This is a classic winter drink. It is perfect if you are feeling a little sick or want to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 oz. bourbon
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• Cinnamon stick, for garnish

In a mug, combine hot water, bourbon, honey, and lemon juice. Add a garnish of a cinnamon stick and lemon slice.

Mudslide

This is a perfect dessert cocktail; the glass is rimmed with chocolate sauce and the cocktail is mixed with Baileys and Kahlua- you can’t go wrong.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate syrup, for glass
• 4 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. Kahlua
• 2 oz. Baileys
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• Ice
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Rim the glasses with chocolate syrup. Mix vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake well and pour into the glasses. Add some chocolate shavings for effect on the top.

Apple Pie Moonshine

This apple flavored version of the cocktail is great for your next party.

Ingredients:

• 4 c. apple juice
• 4 c. apple cider
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 3/4 c. 190 proof grain alcohol
• 3/4 c. vodka

Add to a pot apple juice, cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and spices and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an hour. Once it’s cooled, add the grain alcohol and vodka. Transfer to jars and shake well before serving.

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Ingredients

To make the mint julep cocktail you will need:
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
seltzer water
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
crushed ice
10 mint leaves

Use a quality bourbon whiskey for the tastiest cocktail. You will also need some extra mint leaves for the garnish at the end.

Instructions

The best thing about this cocktail is that you won’t be needing a shaker. This means that the process is much easier and anyone can prepare it.

The latest trends feature this chic metal glass for a mint julep, which you can easily find in many stores. A regular glass will also do the job.

Start by putting the mint leaves in the glass together with the sugar. Grab a muddler or anything else that would do the job. Start muddling until you get small pieces of the mint leaves.

You can now add a little bit of seltzer water on top. Get the crushed ice and fill in the glass up to 3/4 quarters. Pour the bourbon and top off with seltzer water. Mix it with a straw and decorate with a mint leaf.

The post Fast, Simple Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

A food blog named Simply Recipes shared instructions on how to make this “perfect hot-weather drink, ” as they described it. It’s pretty simple drink to make, but also very refreshing with a nice citrusy vibe.

If you still haven’t found your summer drink yet, a Salty Dog might be just what you were looking for.

Ingredients

• Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice (use a sweeter, prettier variety, like pink or red grapefruit)
• Vodka
• Salt for rimming (kosher salt or ground sea salt is best)

Instructions

1. Salt the rim: Pour salt in a shallow dish. Cut a notch into a slice of grapefruit, then run the notch around the rim of the glass. Gently press the glass in the dish to rim it with salt.
2. Add the ice and vodka to the glass: Add ice to the salted glass, then fill the glass one-third to one-half full with vodka. (How much vodka depends on how strong of a drink you’d like—I don’t recommend any less than a third, unless you want your drink to be very grapefruit-forward and sour.)
3. Add the grapefruit juice: Fill the glass the rest of the way with the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.
4. Give it a little stir, and enjoy!

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If you want to bring that summer feeling to the table, you can try the Mai Tai recipe we love.

It’s meant for one serving and will literally take you five minutes to make. This is the perfect drink for everyone who loves rum.

Ingredients:

For the Mai Tai cocktail, the ingredient list includes 1 1/2 parts orange juice, 1/2 part Cointreau liqueur, 1/4 part lime juice, 1 1/2 white rum, 1 part black rum, 1 dash grenadine, 1 1/2 part pineapple juice, ice, mint, and lime.

Instructions:

To prepare the drink you will need a cocktail shaker, a glass, and a strainer. It is usually served in a highball glass, but if you want to make it pretty you can also serve it in some statement design of glass. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the ingredients in. Shake it very well, so that everything is combined. The ice will also make the cocktail cold while you’re shaking.

Fill the glass with ice and pour the cocktail in it through the strainer. Garnish it with a lime wedge and fresh mint leaves. Serve it right away.

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Ingredients

For the kiwi crush cocktail you will need:
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 oz vodka
1 kiwi fruit
1/2 lime
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
small ice cubes
1 slice kiwi fruit
1 slice lime
1 cup club soda

You will need to peel and cut the kiwi fruit into small pieces, and cut the lime as well.

Instructions

The first step for this cocktail is to get an 8-ounce glass. Fill it with the cilantro leaves, lime, and the agave syrup.

Grab a muddler and start muddling the ingredients all together. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use any similar tool in your kitchen.

When you’re done, add the kiwi fruit and vodka to the mix.

Add the ice cubes and stir the drink.

The last step is to pour the club soda on top.

Use the pieces of lime and kiwi fruit to decorate the glass. Enjoy your cocktail!

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Ingredients

For the delicious margarita, you should get:
1 oz Cointreau
2 cups fresh cantaloupe
3/4 oz lime juice
2 oz silver tequila
lime wedge
salt

Make sure to use quality tequila for the best experience.

Instructions

To make the cantaloupe margarita you will need a food processor or a blender. Put the fresh cantaloupe in the processor and start blending to get a puree. Remove the large chunks and with a mesh sieve. You will only need to use the juice.

Add ice in a cocktail shaker. Mix the 2 2/15 oz of cantaloupe juice, 1 oz Cointreau, 2 oz tequila, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice. Mix the shaker to combine the ingredients.

Prepare a glass for the margarita. Use a lime wedge to go over the rim of the glass, and pour the salt on a small plate. Put the glass on the salt, to cover the rim. Fill it with ice and pour the cocktail in. Decorate it with the lime wedge that’s left.

The post Cantaloupe Margarita Is Your New Favorite Cocktail appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Mint Julep

Normally reserved for the Kentucky Derby, this classic American drink should be enjoyed all summer long! All you need to do is to muddle mint leaves with some sugar and a little water, add a lot of ice and bourbon, and top with either water or sparkling water.

Daquiri

No other liquor takes you to a tropical place quite like rum. Making daquiris for your guests will just put them over the edge in the best way. All you need to do is make a simple syrup, add lime juice and white rum. Shake it all together or just pour into a large pitcher with ice and you’re done!

Lemonade and Vodka

This simple drink is refreshing and almost no trouble at all. Just mix together lemon juice, water, sugar, and vodka, and you have a homemade cocktail everyone will love.

The post Three Summer Cocktails For Your Next Pool Party appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Charred Eggplant

Charring the skin of an eggplant gives it a fire roasted taste that is unbeatable. Simple mix together tahini, lemon juice, water and garlic and you have the perfect pairing. Drizzle over the eggplant and you will be amazed at how easy and complex these flavors are.

Peanut Butter Substitute

With so many peanut allergies out there, it is not always safe to assume everyone can have peanut butter. However, tahini makes a great alternative! The sesame seeds give it a very nutty taste and are the same consistency as natural peanut butter. Spread it on toast or use it in when making peanut butter cups, you will not be disappointed.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgipksOhcUr/?tagged=tahiniontoast

Tahini Martini 

This martini uses tahini as the main star. Tahini brings a depth of flavor, and a bit of sweetness when combined with flavors like vanilla extract. Add vodka and ice and you have a cocktail that will taste sophisticated and professional. 

The post Three Fun Ways To Use Tahini appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcleJWGn4T1/?taken-by=kelvinslush

Until Now. Whilst seeming super simple, making a Moscow Mule surprisingly takes a lot of ingredient care and attention – leaving many simply average! But don’t fear, here’s how to create the perfect Moscow Mule from the comfort of your own home.

Ginger Ale?

Many people assume ginger beer and ginger ale are the same. After all, they both say “ginger,” right?

Wrong. If you’ve only got ginger ale in the house, a lot of people simply settle for this instead of heading out and getting the ginger beer instead – but this can completely alter the taste of your Moscow Mule.

Ginger beer is far spicier, resulting in a perfect Moscow Mule with an impressive kick. Cock’n Bull and Fever Tree ginger beers are a great option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BclL8NSBfpO/?taken-by=rgbsoda

Ice & Slice

Use crushed ice over cubes. Crushed ice keeps drinks far cooler, and will prevent your Moscow Mule from going flat.

And, instead of the typical lime wedge garnish, opt for a lime wheel slice instead. The temptation to squeeze a lime wedge is often too much for some, and this is guaranteed to alter the taste.

Simply squeeze once into the drink yourself, then garnish with an un-squeezable wheel!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXSOeKklTpG/?taken-by=calming.things

The Vodka

Choose a vodka you won’t wince at when drinking straight – it’s that simple. Quality vodka will make or break a Moscow Mule. Just because vodka is considered a “neutrally-tasting” spirit, this doesn’t mean it’s not important!

And there you have it. Some quick and easy tips you can use to transform your very own Moscow Mule from average to perfect every time.

The post You’re Making Your Moscow Mule Wrong (But We’re Here to Help) appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Hot Toddy

This is a classic winter drink. It is perfect if you are feeling a little sick or want to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 oz. bourbon
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• Cinnamon stick, for garnish

In a mug, combine hot water, bourbon, honey, and lemon juice. Add a garnish of a cinnamon stick and lemon slice.

Mudslide

This is a perfect dessert cocktail; the glass is rimmed with chocolate sauce and the cocktail is mixed with Baileys and Kahlua- you can’t go wrong.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate syrup, for glass
• 4 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. Kahlua
• 2 oz. Baileys
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• Ice
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Rim the glasses with chocolate syrup. Mix vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake well and pour into the glasses. Add some chocolate shavings for effect on the top.

Apple Pie Moonshine

This apple flavored version of the cocktail is great for your next party.

Ingredients:

• 4 c. apple juice
• 4 c. apple cider
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 3/4 c. 190 proof grain alcohol
• 3/4 c. vodka

Add to a pot apple juice, cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and spices and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an hour. Once it’s cooled, add the grain alcohol and vodka. Transfer to jars and shake well before serving.

The post Try These Delicious Winter Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Ingredients

To make the mint julep cocktail you will need:
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
seltzer water
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
crushed ice
10 mint leaves

Use a quality bourbon whiskey for the tastiest cocktail. You will also need some extra mint leaves for the garnish at the end.

Instructions

The best thing about this cocktail is that you won’t be needing a shaker. This means that the process is much easier and anyone can prepare it.

The latest trends feature this chic metal glass for a mint julep, which you can easily find in many stores. A regular glass will also do the job.

Start by putting the mint leaves in the glass together with the sugar. Grab a muddler or anything else that would do the job. Start muddling until you get small pieces of the mint leaves.

You can now add a little bit of seltzer water on top. Get the crushed ice and fill in the glass up to 3/4 quarters. Pour the bourbon and top off with seltzer water. Mix it with a straw and decorate with a mint leaf.

The post Fast, Simple Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

A food blog named Simply Recipes shared instructions on how to make this “perfect hot-weather drink, ” as they described it. It’s pretty simple drink to make, but also very refreshing with a nice citrusy vibe.

If you still haven’t found your summer drink yet, a Salty Dog might be just what you were looking for.

Ingredients

• Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice (use a sweeter, prettier variety, like pink or red grapefruit)
• Vodka
• Salt for rimming (kosher salt or ground sea salt is best)

Instructions

1. Salt the rim: Pour salt in a shallow dish. Cut a notch into a slice of grapefruit, then run the notch around the rim of the glass. Gently press the glass in the dish to rim it with salt.
2. Add the ice and vodka to the glass: Add ice to the salted glass, then fill the glass one-third to one-half full with vodka. (How much vodka depends on how strong of a drink you’d like—I don’t recommend any less than a third, unless you want your drink to be very grapefruit-forward and sour.)
3. Add the grapefruit juice: Fill the glass the rest of the way with the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.
4. Give it a little stir, and enjoy!

The post How To Make the Perfect Salty Dog Cocktail appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

If you want to bring that summer feeling to the table, you can try the Mai Tai recipe we love.

It’s meant for one serving and will literally take you five minutes to make. This is the perfect drink for everyone who loves rum.

Ingredients:

For the Mai Tai cocktail, the ingredient list includes 1 1/2 parts orange juice, 1/2 part Cointreau liqueur, 1/4 part lime juice, 1 1/2 white rum, 1 part black rum, 1 dash grenadine, 1 1/2 part pineapple juice, ice, mint, and lime.

Instructions:

To prepare the drink you will need a cocktail shaker, a glass, and a strainer. It is usually served in a highball glass, but if you want to make it pretty you can also serve it in some statement design of glass. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the ingredients in. Shake it very well, so that everything is combined. The ice will also make the cocktail cold while you’re shaking.

Fill the glass with ice and pour the cocktail in it through the strainer. Garnish it with a lime wedge and fresh mint leaves. Serve it right away.

The post Celebrate Easter With the Best Mai Tai Cocktail appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Ingredients

For the kiwi crush cocktail you will need:
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 oz vodka
1 kiwi fruit
1/2 lime
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
small ice cubes
1 slice kiwi fruit
1 slice lime
1 cup club soda

You will need to peel and cut the kiwi fruit into small pieces, and cut the lime as well.

Instructions

The first step for this cocktail is to get an 8-ounce glass. Fill it with the cilantro leaves, lime, and the agave syrup.

Grab a muddler and start muddling the ingredients all together. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use any similar tool in your kitchen.

When you’re done, add the kiwi fruit and vodka to the mix.

Add the ice cubes and stir the drink.

The last step is to pour the club soda on top.

Use the pieces of lime and kiwi fruit to decorate the glass. Enjoy your cocktail!

The post Make The Kiwi Crush Cocktail To Freshen Up appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Ingredients

For the delicious margarita, you should get:
1 oz Cointreau
2 cups fresh cantaloupe
3/4 oz lime juice
2 oz silver tequila
lime wedge
salt

Make sure to use quality tequila for the best experience.

Instructions

To make the cantaloupe margarita you will need a food processor or a blender. Put the fresh cantaloupe in the processor and start blending to get a puree. Remove the large chunks and with a mesh sieve. You will only need to use the juice.

Add ice in a cocktail shaker. Mix the 2 2/15 oz of cantaloupe juice, 1 oz Cointreau, 2 oz tequila, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice. Mix the shaker to combine the ingredients.

Prepare a glass for the margarita. Use a lime wedge to go over the rim of the glass, and pour the salt on a small plate. Put the glass on the salt, to cover the rim. Fill it with ice and pour the cocktail in. Decorate it with the lime wedge that’s left.

The post Cantaloupe Margarita Is Your New Favorite Cocktail appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Mint Julep

Normally reserved for the Kentucky Derby, this classic American drink should be enjoyed all summer long! All you need to do is to muddle mint leaves with some sugar and a little water, add a lot of ice and bourbon, and top with either water or sparkling water.

Daquiri

No other liquor takes you to a tropical place quite like rum. Making daquiris for your guests will just put them over the edge in the best way. All you need to do is make a simple syrup, add lime juice and white rum. Shake it all together or just pour into a large pitcher with ice and you’re done!

Lemonade and Vodka

This simple drink is refreshing and almost no trouble at all. Just mix together lemon juice, water, sugar, and vodka, and you have a homemade cocktail everyone will love.

The post Three Summer Cocktails For Your Next Pool Party appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Charred Eggplant

Charring the skin of an eggplant gives it a fire roasted taste that is unbeatable. Simple mix together tahini, lemon juice, water and garlic and you have the perfect pairing. Drizzle over the eggplant and you will be amazed at how easy and complex these flavors are.

Peanut Butter Substitute

With so many peanut allergies out there, it is not always safe to assume everyone can have peanut butter. However, tahini makes a great alternative! The sesame seeds give it a very nutty taste and are the same consistency as natural peanut butter. Spread it on toast or use it in when making peanut butter cups, you will not be disappointed.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgipksOhcUr/?tagged=tahiniontoast

Tahini Martini 

This martini uses tahini as the main star. Tahini brings a depth of flavor, and a bit of sweetness when combined with flavors like vanilla extract. Add vodka and ice and you have a cocktail that will taste sophisticated and professional. 

The post Three Fun Ways To Use Tahini appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcleJWGn4T1/?taken-by=kelvinslush

Until Now. Whilst seeming super simple, making a Moscow Mule surprisingly takes a lot of ingredient care and attention – leaving many simply average! But don’t fear, here’s how to create the perfect Moscow Mule from the comfort of your own home.

Ginger Ale?

Many people assume ginger beer and ginger ale are the same. After all, they both say “ginger,” right?

Wrong. If you’ve only got ginger ale in the house, a lot of people simply settle for this instead of heading out and getting the ginger beer instead – but this can completely alter the taste of your Moscow Mule.

Ginger beer is far spicier, resulting in a perfect Moscow Mule with an impressive kick. Cock’n Bull and Fever Tree ginger beers are a great option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BclL8NSBfpO/?taken-by=rgbsoda

Ice & Slice

Use crushed ice over cubes. Crushed ice keeps drinks far cooler, and will prevent your Moscow Mule from going flat.

And, instead of the typical lime wedge garnish, opt for a lime wheel slice instead. The temptation to squeeze a lime wedge is often too much for some, and this is guaranteed to alter the taste.

Simply squeeze once into the drink yourself, then garnish with an un-squeezable wheel!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXSOeKklTpG/?taken-by=calming.things

The Vodka

Choose a vodka you won’t wince at when drinking straight – it’s that simple. Quality vodka will make or break a Moscow Mule. Just because vodka is considered a “neutrally-tasting” spirit, this doesn’t mean it’s not important!

And there you have it. Some quick and easy tips you can use to transform your very own Moscow Mule from average to perfect every time.

The post You’re Making Your Moscow Mule Wrong (But We’re Here to Help) appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.