Summer

Find all things summer!  Easy summer recipes and summer cocktails along with cool summer decor ideas!

gin rickey recipe

Easy Gin Rickey Recipe with Fresh Lime and Sparkling Water

This easy gin rickey recipe is a quick and refreshing classic cocktail made with nothing but hints of fresh lime, crisp sparkling water, and good gin.  This simple cocktail has been around for quite some time and it needs no introduction when making an entrance… It can be served on hot days and holidays alike. […]

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pink watermelon margarita

A Cool Pink Margarita Recipe: Pink Flamingo-Rita with Watermelon

This super fun pink margarita recipe is a delicious boozy summer watermelon tequila cocktail you can make for just about any occasion. The bold pink flamingo color is achieved with a quick splash of cranberry watermelon juice plus fresh lime and agave nectar. Stir it up with good blanco tequila to make this a delicious

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sparkling rose berry vodka cocktail

Refreshing Spring Cocktail | Rosé wine Spritzer with Vodka and Rose Petals

This easy, light, and refreshing berry vodka cocktail is a cool and crisp sip perfect for any occasion. The berry flavor actually comes from splashes of chilled berry sparkling water. A hint of fresh lime, simple syrup, and blushing rosé wine give this easy spring rosé wine spritzer cocktail with vodka a delicious dimension with

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strawberry grapefruit bacardi rum cocktail recipe

Easy Strawberry Rum Martini Recipe with Sparkling Grapefruit

Inspired by the balance and simplicity of both the classic daiquiri cocktail and the Hemingway daiquiri, this simple strawberry rum martini recipe is laced with fresh strawberry flavor and pops of sparkling pink grapefruit.  It’s an easy light rum cocktail served up chilled in a coupe glass for an elegant and fun presentation.  If you

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strawberry mojito bacardi rum mojito recipe

Easy Strawberry Mojito Recipe | Summer Rum Cocktail

This delicious minty rum cooler is a basic summer cocktail you just can’t pass up.  Fresh crushed chunks of lime and bruised mint leaves infuse a mixture of ripe strawberries and rum with ultra refreshing flavors.  A perfect choice for sipping on hot and balmy summer nights.  The simple mixture of sweet, citrus, and herbaceous

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healthy shrimp dinner recipe

Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe | Shrimp Dinner Recipe with Broccoli and Rice

An easy and healthy meal comes together quickly with a fresh and easy grilled shrimp recipe loaded with vibrant green broccoli. Spoon it all over your favorite steamed rice for a quick and healthy shrimp dinner recipe that will satisfy your weeknight appetite for something good in a cinch. Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Broccoli

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4th of july decoration ideas

Festive Rustic 4th of July Decoration Ideas For the Table

Create a colorful rustic display when you try these vibrant red, white, and blue 4th of July decoration ideas for your backyard table!  Strands of burlap ribbon decked with festive stars and stripes add a touch of warm rustic farmhouse style to a blue lantern. Gold, red, and blue place settings add a bit of

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marinated grilled shrimp skewers recipe

Quick Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Vegetables | Colorful Shrimp Kabobs

Keep summer cooking easy with these simple sizzlin’ mushroom and summer squash grilled shrimp skewers. They make a healthy and delicious light summer dinner in minutes. Fresh round slices of green zucchini and yellow squash are tossed up with good fruity olive oil and a few pantry spices to make healthy summery skewers for the

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ground beef sliders recipe

Easy Pickle and Cheddar Grilled Ground Beef Sliders Recipe

This easy grilled ground beef sliders recipe is perfect for summer snacking all season long.  Seasoned with simple garlic and onion flavor, they’re finished with easy peasy pickles and cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls for easy grilled eats in minutes. A few simple ingredients like a bit of Lawry’s seasoned salt along with dashes of

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prosecco blood orange cocktail with vodka

Sparkling Vanilla Blood Orange Cocktail with Vodka

A soft hint of vanilla rounds out the bright and bold blood orange flavor in this simple sparkling blood orange cocktail with vodka.  Why vanilla you say? The flavor of the vanilla syrup helps to soften the slight bitterness from the citrus notes of freshly squeezed blood orange juice in this easy vodka cocktail. It also

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