https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/beverages/ Tips, Tricks, and Tastes from Two Real-Life Kitchens Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:32:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://ourbestbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-icon-300x300.png https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/beverages/ 32 32 https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-apple-cider-slushy/ https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-apple-cider-slushy/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:01:37 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=50715 We love Italian Sodas, and we love Hawaiian style Shave Ice. This recipe is kind of a combination of both! We use our favorite Little Snowie Shave Ice Machine to get perfectly fluffy ice to make a slushy consistency, but you could skip that part and this would still be a fun and delicious drink/treat. ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-apple-cider-slushy/feed/ 2 https://ourbestbites.com/kates-power-smoothie/ https://ourbestbites.com/kates-power-smoothie/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:01:56 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=6612 I originally shared this recipe for what I cheesily dubbed a “power smoothie” back in 2012 when I was pregnant with my youngest (who turns 8 and the end of June, and I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m FINE, thanks for asking.) I still love it, but the pictures needed a makeover and the recipe needed ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/kates-power-smoothie/feed/ 168 https://ourbestbites.com/brazilian-lemonade/ https://ourbestbites.com/brazilian-lemonade/#comments Thu, 30 May 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/05/brazilian-lemonade/ Brazilian Lemonade is my most favorite drink, ever.  I fell in love with it while living in Brazil where at most restaurants and homes, fresh squeezed tropical beverages are the norm. It’s tart, but sweet, made with fresh limes and a secret ingredient (spoiler alert: sweetened condensed milk) that makes it mildly creamy.  It looks ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/brazilian-lemonade/feed/ 207 https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-squeezed-lemonade/ https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-squeezed-lemonade/#comments Thu, 23 May 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/03/fresh-squeezed-lemonade/ I grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, back when all the lemonade everyone I knew drank was either from a Kool-Aid pouch or in a 2 liter bottle. I was not particularly impressed. The first time I ever had fresh-squeezed lemonade, I was at an amusement park and it made quite the impression on me, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-squeezed-lemonade/feed/ 39 https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-fruit-syrups/ https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-fruit-syrups/#comments Thu, 23 May 2019 06:00:23 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=41492 This is a little bonus post that goes along with today’s fresh-squeezed lemonade and limeade post. If you really want to up your lemonade game, try making one (or more) of these fresh fruit syrups and setting out sprigs of mint, basil, and jalapeño slices and allow people to play bartender and mix their own ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-fruit-syrups/feed/ 2 https://ourbestbites.com/sparkling-citrus-punch/ https://ourbestbites.com/sparkling-citrus-punch/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:04:39 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=40813 Valentine’s Day is coming up and if one of your traditions is serving your family a Valentine’s Day breakfast, this Sparkling Citrus Punch is an easy, festive drink. It’s perfect for brunches, showers, and any celebration, really! Using non-alcoholic margarita mix as a shortcut, it’s bright, sweet, and refreshing. Ingredient Needed How to Make Sparkling ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/sparkling-citrus-punch/feed/ 6 https://ourbestbites.com/copycat-starbucks-snickerdoodle-white-hot-chocolate/ https://ourbestbites.com/copycat-starbucks-snickerdoodle-white-hot-chocolate/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:01:12 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=40412 So I had my oldest child relatively young (I realize that now–at the time, I felt like a senior citizen) when I was 24. For most of his life, I have felt like a pretty young mom, mostly in touch, kinda-cool-but-not-in-an-Amy-Poehler-in-Mean-Girls kind of way. Until recently. not a cool mom. just a regular mom. Now ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/copycat-starbucks-snickerdoodle-white-hot-chocolate/feed/ 33 https://ourbestbites.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-shake/ https://ourbestbites.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-shake/#comments Fri, 18 May 2018 15:38:18 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37468 If you guys didn’t know, aside from my main Instagram account, I also share health and fitness related content on @ourbestbites_fitclub.  I’ve talked a lot about my go-to morning protein shake and people are always asking me for the “recipe”, which I never have because I just eyeball stuff, so I figured I’d put it ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-shake/feed/ 5 https://ourbestbites.com/easy-peach-syrup/ https://ourbestbites.com/easy-peach-syrup/#comments Wed, 16 May 2018 12:06:48 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37440 Nothing says “summer” to me like peaches. There isn’t anything much better than biting into a really amazing fresh peach (although I have a lot of things to say about biting into a not-so-amazing peach…trust issues, people.) I recently bought a few bags of farmer’s market peaches and, in true peach form, I found myself ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/easy-peach-syrup/feed/ 11 https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-white-peach-sangria/ https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-white-peach-sangria/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:13:04 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37093 As we move into the summer months, there is no better time for fruity, refreshing party drinks like this Virgin White Peach Sangria (although if you’d like to make it not so virginal, feel free to substitute a bottle of white wine for the white grape juice). Girls’ night? Good. Summer barbecue? Good. Mother’s Day ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-white-peach-sangria/feed/ 8 https://ourbestbites.com/moscow-mule/ https://ourbestbites.com/moscow-mule/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:01:25 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33946 So I think I’ve shared before about how I have to be really careful about taking sleeping medication because I have a tendency to do things without realizing it, like that time when I woke up to an inbox full of Etsy notifications that I had purchased baby items (luckily I was pregnant at the time and ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/moscow-mule/feed/ 16 https://ourbestbites.com/strawberry-coconut-lime-spritzer/ https://ourbestbites.com/strawberry-coconut-lime-spritzer/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:00:46 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33854 So I’m a notorious Diet Coke drinker. I have been, like, my whole life. And I totally own it…but. But for the last year or so, I’ve been trying to scale back because artificial sweeteners make me feel awful. While it’s not a replacement for fizzy brown poison (which, let’s be clear, I still drink, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/strawberry-coconut-lime-spritzer/feed/ 8 https://ourbestbites.com/frozen-blackberry-limeade/ https://ourbestbites.com/frozen-blackberry-limeade/#comments Wed, 24 May 2017 06:01:43 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33373 This time of year, our blender takes up permanent residence on the counter. We have a couple of jars and there is literally always one sitting next to the sink drying because we use them so much. Smoothies for breakfast, sometimes for lunch, too.  Snacks, protein shakes, and milkshakes at night.  We definitely love blending ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/frozen-blackberry-limeade/feed/ 8 https://ourbestbites.com/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick/ https://ourbestbites.com/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:01:42 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=26898 So I’ve been hearing about hot chocolate on a stick for awhile now. And it wasn’t clicking in my brain, and I wasn’t sure I cared enough to find out what it was, thinking it was going to be something that doesn’t make a ton of sense, like frozen hot chocolate (what does that even mean? I ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick/feed/ 26 https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-bloody-mary/ https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-bloody-mary/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2015 06:01:11 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=25108 I recently shared about how when I was pregnant with my third child, I was obsessed with drinking Virgin Bloody Marys (Maries? That doesn’t seem right. How does one make this plural?) I was flying very frequently and would always ask for Bloody Mary mix on the airplane. The whole can because a) I was ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-bloody-mary/feed/ 19 https://ourbestbites.com/lime-berry-slush/ https://ourbestbites.com/lime-berry-slush/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2015 06:01:36 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=24762   We are one month into summer vacation. Yes, this sounds like a status report from some exploratory mission or something. Sometimes that’s kind of how it feels. We have a long way to go, but by and large, we seem to be enjoying one another’s company. By and large. My kids are always kind ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/lime-berry-slush/feed/ 14 https://ourbestbites.com/watermelon-agua-fresca/ https://ourbestbites.com/watermelon-agua-fresca/#comments Mon, 05 May 2014 06:01:39 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=17322 If you’ve never had an agua fresca, basically, it’s water flavored with fresh fruit, sometimes some herbs, and sweetened with a little sugar, simple syrup, honey, agave, etc. to taste. This Watermelon Augua Fresca is super light and refreshing. It makes a great addition to a summer barbecue, ladies lunch, or backyard reception.   Ingredient ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/watermelon-agua-fresca/feed/ 8 https://ourbestbites.com/italian-soda-bar-printables/ https://ourbestbites.com/italian-soda-bar-printables/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:01:03 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=16793 Kate and I are long time fans of the Italian Soda (see our full how-to by clicking here.)  It reminds us both of pre-teen days walking around the mall feeling cool after buying drinks from espresso stands.  And now, we’re all grown-up, and strangely enough, so is the drink.  It’s made a come-back (or maybe ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/italian-soda-bar-printables/feed/ 36 https://ourbestbites.com/peppermint-old-fashioned-chocolate-soda/ https://ourbestbites.com/peppermint-old-fashioned-chocolate-soda/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2013 07:01:45 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=15269 Have you guys ever had an egg cream? It’s kind of a funny thing because it’s basically a chocolate soda that doesn’t have eggs OR cream in it. Chocolate syrup, milk, and soda water are whisked together, and voila! It’s delicious. I’m not calling this an egg cream because people feel VERY strongly about their regional ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/peppermint-old-fashioned-chocolate-soda/feed/ 22 https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-italian-soda-bar/ https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-italian-soda-bar/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:01:28 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13555 Italian Sodas are a popular coffee shop drink made with flavored syrups, seltzer water, and a splash of something creamy (I’ll share a couple different ideas below!) This is one of our favorite things to do at parties and gatherings. An Italian soda bar is a fun way for people to create their own drink ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-italian-soda-bar/feed/ 64 https://ourbestbites.com/dirty-diet-coke/ https://ourbestbites.com/dirty-diet-coke/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:01:13 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13385 So I was planning on posting this amaaaaaazing dinner recipe today (seriously…this is the one and only meal in my arsenal than not one person in my family complains about and where every single leftover got eaten), but as I was madly preparing for the 4th and then reeling in the aftermath of it all, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/dirty-diet-coke/feed/ 167 https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-sangria/ https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-sangria/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 06:01:33 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=12545 Traditional sangria is a chilled Spanish drink made with wine and fresh fruit. This Virgin Red Sangria replaces the wine with grape juice for the whole family to enjoy. (If you drink alcohol and would rather use wine, see the notes below.)  Whether it’s for a Mother’s Day breakfast or an afternoon barbecue on the ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/virgin-sangria/feed/ 27 https://ourbestbites.com/cafe-rio-copycat-mint-limeade/ https://ourbestbites.com/cafe-rio-copycat-mint-limeade/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:01:54 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=12007  So if you’re not familiar with Cafe Rio, it’s a fresh Mexican restaurant that began in Utah and has started to sprout up in other US locations. I first discovered it in college and it kind of changed how I viewed Mexican food (and food in general…hello, cilantro and Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette and Creamy Lime-Cilantro dressing and freshly made flour ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/cafe-rio-copycat-mint-limeade/feed/ 36 https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-coconut-lime-floats/ https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-coconut-lime-floats/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:06:31 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=11801 Can someone please explain something to me?  What’s up with the mustache thing?  Kate and I have had many conversations with one another trying to figure out how on earth how mustaches (especially ones on sticks) became a “thing.”  Like, trendy enough that you find sweaters like the one below in the middle of Target.  ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creamy-coconut-lime-floats/feed/ 69 https://ourbestbites.com/love-potion-free-printable/ https://ourbestbites.com/love-potion-free-printable/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:13:58 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=11426 I know Valentine’s Day is literally right around the corner, but I thought I’d share something I made for myself today in case anyone else finds themselves in need of something similar.  I volunteered to bring drinks for my son’s class party and instantly had visions of mini strawberry italian sodas, or a berry smoothie ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/love-potion-free-printable/feed/ 16 https://ourbestbites.com/butterbeer-with-salted-butterscotch-sauce/ https://ourbestbites.com/butterbeer-with-salted-butterscotch-sauce/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:01:12 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=10482 As you guys may have noticed from some of my posts, I have a tendency to kind of maybe blur the lines between fiction and reality. I love to read (although, thanks to this guy, if I try to read anything more substantial than Entertainment Weekly, I fall asleep in about 5 minutes. Anyway. Blurring ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/butterbeer-with-salted-butterscotch-sauce/feed/ 52 https://ourbestbites.com/layered-patriotic-punch/ https://ourbestbites.com/layered-patriotic-punch/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:01:56 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=8443 I first saw these layered patriotic drinks years ago, in an alcoholic version.  Since I don’t drink alcohol, I started googling to figure out if that was an integral part of the chemistry involved.  Lucky for me, it’s not!  The principle here is that liquids with lower sugar contents will layer on top of those ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/layered-patriotic-punch/feed/ 24 https://ourbestbites.com/banana-slush-punch/ https://ourbestbites.com/banana-slush-punch/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:01:35 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=7408 But I do have the abstract memories–the way their house smelled and the steep linoleum steps (which seemed much steeper than they probably were in reality) and the graham crackers. My grandma always had a “back to school” party for each grandkid when they went to kindergarten–all the cousins and aunts and uncles would bring ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/banana-slush-punch/feed/ 46 https://ourbestbites.com/mad-scientist-potion/ https://ourbestbites.com/mad-scientist-potion/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:01:06 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=5404 When I was in Kindergarten, I remember our Halloween party so clearly. One of the room moms brought apple juice and dry ice for a witch’s brew and it has stayed with me to this day (I say that like I’m not 30…and if you think 30 is old, then I am sad and hope ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/mad-scientist-potion/feed/ 119 https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cider-floats/ https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cider-floats/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:01:54 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=4717 Remember the time I was ready for it to be fall, but it was still hot enough outside to fry eggs on the sidewalk?  Okay, so it’s not that hot where I live, but still.  We’re in full-on shorts and flip flops attire and probably will be for a while.  What you need this time ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cider-floats/feed/ 65 https://ourbestbites.com/peach-shakes-definitely-not-a-harry-potter-post/ https://ourbestbites.com/peach-shakes-definitely-not-a-harry-potter-post/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:01:09 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=3861 What? It’s July 15th? I think I heard rumors that there’s some kind of movie about a boy wizard or something. No, seriously, my Facebook and Google Reader feeds are full of evidence that the blogosphere is aflutter with Harry Potter recipes and party ideas. In case you haven’t guessed, Peach Shakes are not a ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/peach-shakes-definitely-not-a-harry-potter-post/feed/ 76 https://ourbestbites.com/smores-hot-chocolate/ https://ourbestbites.com/smores-hot-chocolate/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:00:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2010/12/smores-hot-chocolate/ I know. I have issues. A slight addiction to warm chocolaty drinks. I just posted some of my favorite specialty flavors, but this one needed its own post! If you’re in the SLC area, you can tune into KSL’s Studio 5 this morning and watch me whip this up live. Cross your fingers I don’t ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/smores-hot-chocolate/feed/ 46 https://ourbestbites.com/gourmet-hot-chocolate/ https://ourbestbites.com/gourmet-hot-chocolate/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:04:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2010/12/gourmet-hot-chocolate/ I love hot chocolate.  Like, really love it. I also love flavored steamed milk.  I buy it in the middle of the summer and the Starbucks employees ask me if I’m aware they sell iced drinks.  I don’t drink coffee so I guess this is my vice.  One of my favorite things to do during ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/gourmet-hot-chocolate/feed/ 64 https://ourbestbites.com/lime-mint-spritzer-aka-the-virgin-mojito/ https://ourbestbites.com/lime-mint-spritzer-aka-the-virgin-mojito/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2010/07/lime-mint-spritzer-aka-the-virgin-mojito/ This tart, sweet Lime-Mint Spritzer is simply a virgin mojito. Lime and mint come together in a sparkly beverage perfect for special occasions or warm summer afternoons. I found the inspiration for this recipe while thumbing through one of my favorite cookbooks and it didn’t disappoint! It’s quick, easy, inexpensive and delicious. Ingredient Notes Sugar ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/lime-mint-spritzer-aka-the-virgin-mojito/feed/ 23 https://ourbestbites.com/sunrise-punch/ https://ourbestbites.com/sunrise-punch/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/07/sunrise-punch/ You will love this family-friendly Sunrise Punch. It’s sweet, it’s tart, it’s tangy. A tiny bit tropical. The citrus and cranberry make it a fabulous drink for a brunch, although you could make arguments for just about any time of day or season. I do think it’s a perfect drink for a girly evening, although ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/sunrise-punch/feed/ 15