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		<title>A Pepperoncini Spicy Margarita Just in Time for Summer</title>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gather round, gather round for one spectacular <a href="https://www.prairieroadorganic.co/blogs/garden-gate-at-prairie-road/8-great-reasons-to-include-pepperoncini-peppers-in-your-garden-this-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pepperoncini </a>spicy <a href="https://bellakate22.com/category/cocktails-noms/cocktails/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">margarita</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For one, I have never tried a professionally made and dusted spicy margarita—usually, they call for jalapeños.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I do want to try that eventually, but this seemed like the perfect drink to try for that spicy margarita territory.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What I love about this version of the spicy margarita is that it&#8217;s&nbsp;basically&nbsp;a really easy, chilled-down, savory version of your typical margarita, without being overly sweet.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cool.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ingredients</h2>



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<li class="">Tequila</li>



<li class="">Lime or Lime Juice</li>



<li class="">Canned pepperoncini&#8217;s</li>



<li class="">Orange Juice</li>



<li class="">Ice</li>



<li class="">Club Soda</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spicy Margarita Recipe</h2>


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				<h2 class="recipe-card-title">A Pepperoncini Spicy Margarita Just in Time for Summer</h2><span class="recipe-card-author">Recipe by Bella Kate 22</span></div><div class="recipe-card-details"><div class="details-items"><div class="detail-item detail-item-0"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-food" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Servings</span><p class="detail-item-value">1</p><span class="detail-item-unit">servings</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-1"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-clock" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Prep time</span><p class="detail-item-value">5</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-2"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-cooking-food-in-a-hot-casserole" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Cooking time</span><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-3"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-fire-flames" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Calories</span><p class="detail-item-value">148</p><span class="detail-item-unit">kcal</span></div></div></div><div class="recipe-card-ingredients"><h3 class="ingredients-title">Ingredients</h3><ul class="ingredients-list layout-1-column"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-6833cefeebe7a" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1.5 oz tequila</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-6833cefeebe7c" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 oz lime juice</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-6833cefeebe7d" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">0.5 oz orange juice</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-6833cefeebe7e" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">0.5- 1 oz pepperoni juice<br /><br /><br /></span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1748226835117640" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Top off with Club Soda</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-directions"><h3 class="directions-title">Directions</h3><ul class="directions-list"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-6833cefeebe82" class="direction-step">You can rim your glass with sugar, salt, and a spicy rub if you want. 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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have you tried a Pepperoncini Spicy Margarita?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let me know in the comments.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">xx,</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nikita </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Best Canned&nbsp;<a href="https://bellakate22.com/category/cocktails-noms/cocktails/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cocktails</a>&nbsp;of Summer &#8212;&nbsp;Is it too much to hope for?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This summer, I made it my mission to try canned beverages to make my own vacation easier.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I really wanted to enjoy myself and lay poolside, while not having to worry about mixing any drinks.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This goes for any beach day as well. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is something so incredibly taxing about taking a bunch of ingredients to the beach or pool for a drink or two.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Granted, my drink of choice is always a gin and soda with lime, but I couldn&#8217;t be bothered to play mixologist this time around.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Maybe next year?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, I decided to really buy into the idea of taking canned beverages a bit more seriously.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pro: You don&#8217;t have to worry about any extra baggage. It&#8217;s all in a can.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Con: It&#8217;s going to cost you for the convenience and will never match a properly mixed drink. It just won&#8217;t.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I did find one that I really loved. However, margaritas are too sugary for me and can leave my throat feeling raw.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Besides that, it was a joy to try most of these.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s go. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/ce2Wa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">G&amp;J Greenalls Wild Berry Gin &amp; Tonic</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This has to be my favorite canned beverage of the summer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please note my love of a good gin and soda.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the flavors are great, and it&#8217;s surprisingly not too sweet, but just sweet enough.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating: 10/10</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.doordash.com/browse/merchants/810522/products/2126245742-2?business_id=810522&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADemgEtX6Iu9TWEIASF2F10_lPJto&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5qC2BhB8EiwAvqa41v1fgeI7rhl3gzlKRuGf50F6lC8eOl4mfiIpmE9dLB4hgaE4WENTwxoCxUAQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;kclickid=_k_CjwKCAjw5qC2BhB8EiwAvqa41v1fgeI7rhl3gzlKRuGf50F6lC8eOl4mfiIpmE9dLB4hgaE4WENTwxoCxUAQAvD_BwE_k_&amp;ms_id=2126245742-2&amp;o_d_id=dx_bf7310724c1c475cb0af93bb69aa350e&amp;region_id=1862028&amp;store_id=1862028&amp;utm_adgroup_id=&amp;utm_campaign=CX_US_SE_LP_GO_NVT_CUSXXX_20560040370_CRSSCT_%20PL_TOT_CONVN_DRINKSSXXXXXX_EVG_ROAS_XXX_COUSA_EN_EN_X_DOOR_GO_SE_TXT_SmartShopx&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_creative_id=&amp;utm_keyword_id=&amp;utm_medium=PLA&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_term=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftwell Cocktail&#8217;s Hibiscus Lemonade</a> &#8211; Best Canned Cocktails of the Summer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My friend had me try this (as it was one of hers) &#8212;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s so good that in my head it&#8217;s tied with the G&amp;J&#8217;s G&amp;T. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is also a sweeter drink, and equally light and refreshing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating: 10/10</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/ce2UT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cutwater&#8217;s Mango Margarita</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was pleasantly surprised by this beverage. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is super crisp, not so sweet that it burns your throat.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great flavor.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating: 10/10</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/ce2WW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Betty Booze &#8211; Sparkling Tequila</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great packaging.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Expensive.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tastes moderately watered-down for $17 + tax &#8211; yet, has a great mezcal smokey quality to it. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If your personal trainer is drinking anything from a can this summer  &#8212; it may be this sparkling tequila.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This will get you toasted fairly quickly, so drink responsibly. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ratings online are raving about it. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I do wish it had more fizz. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating: 9/10</strong> (due to cost and mild watered down taste). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/ce2XO">Dry Fly&#8217;s Gin and Tonic</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This was very weird win for me.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It tastes nothing like a gin and tonic (my tastebuds were confused).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still drinkable, still smooth, and tastes great &#8212; but convincing yourself that you&#8217;re drinking gin may prove difficult.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Would I buy it again? For a quick beach trip &#8212; I would.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, don&#8217;t let this review stop you from frequenting this amazing Spokane establishment. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the best venues to eat at in town.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Truly, don&#8217;t sleep on this place.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating</strong>: <strong>9/10</strong> (due to cost-effectiveness, smooth taste, yet a very confusing taste).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/ce2X3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luxardo Bianco Spritz</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This drink is not for me.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have never had a true Bianco Spritz before and I really did not enjoy this.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It has an odd taste to it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A bit smokey, a bit bitter, and a lot watered down. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It tastes as if you let your ice run all the flavor out. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Probably wouldn&#8217;t buy again. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, it does have rave reviews on Total Wine&#8217;s website. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Rating</strong>: <strong>5/10</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Everyone&#8217;s drink choice is different so my views are subjective. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have tried these, please let me know in the comments.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I do have to say &#8212; sticking to the top three, you won&#8217;t be disappointed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you like a bitter beverage like I do, you may be shocked that you don&#8217;t love the last three. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I really went into trying these with such high hopes and thought I had chosen the best.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Turns out &#8212; I learned that canned beverages will never be as great as a crafted cocktail made in a glass.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hope this helps as you head out for the long weekend.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fin. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">xx, </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nikita</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A few weeks ago, we stayed in a beautiful lake house and were able to join in (as a family) the memorial of my late grandfather (God always provides).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My aunt&#8217;s best friend from college came to pay her respects, and I wanted a drink that would ring in warmer weather. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A drink that could rally the beauty in the spring despite the circumstances. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My grandfather wanted a good sending off and who was I to negate that? We must provide the hospitality we were brought up with. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A duty I respect. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I thought to myself &#8212; an Aperol Spritz would be the perfect <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://bellakate22.com/category/cocktails-noms/cocktails/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">drink</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During a dinner night at one of our family favorite restaurants, I asked if she was keen on the drink Aperol Spritz. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She was not (it was too bitter for her taste) &#8212; so I was on the hunt to find something I could share with her the next time we were all together. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a weird habit, but if you have ever worked in the service industry &#8212; it is a duty, and we guard it with our lives. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I started researching alternatives to the Aperol Spritz and found out that there are two.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, I should mention that this could be an appropriation post. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bit of a Backstory &#8211; The Hugo Spritz</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To preface.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have the utmost respect for Italian culture and tradition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My late grandmother has a very best friend who is 100% Italian.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They both share similarities (let the annoying Americanisms commence)!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both had mothers whose parents emigrated from (Ireland (my grandmother) and Italy (her BFF)) and both of their fathers were from (Ireland (my grandmother) and Italy (her best friend)) &#8212; They both grew up in Canada (met in middle school and became lifelong friends) &#8212; Both of them marrying men from the same small town in the U.S, becoming citizens together, and raising their kids side by side.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Like a truly kismet, amazing, and beautiful friendship.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Her best friend is one of the most amazing, and active people. I can always call her and she is always down for a chat. She&#8217;s the best.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When I tell you that you haven&#8217;t had real Italian food until a real Italian makes it for you &#8212; I would be lying.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was ten. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My grandma&#8217;s best friend was in town for a conference. My grandma was in Reno (so not her style&#8211; but I am sure &#8212; super fun) &#8212; her BFF was staying with us and had made us spaghetti and meatballs, with a side of wine she had made with her son from their garden (her husband had made her the most magnificent garden I have ever seen).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HEAVEN!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have never had a meal as perfect as that again (and I HATE spaghetti). </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Truly, it was perfection.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The spices, the flavor, the care &#8212; You won&#8217;t find that often. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Hugo Spritz</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This drink reminds me of &#8216;The Hunchback of Notre Dame.&#8217;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">St. Germain did not come to play.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A drink made of elderflower and a spritz of a Hugo (the  name) &#8220;is just as sweet.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">How do you make it?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I will link the recipe below. </p>


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				<h2 class="recipe-card-title">The Hugo Spritz </h2><span class="recipe-card-author">Recipe by Bella Kate 22</span></div><div class="recipe-card-details"><div class="details-items"><div class="detail-item detail-item-0"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-food" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Servings</span><p class="detail-item-value">1</p><span class="detail-item-unit">servings</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-1"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-clock" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Prep time</span><p class="detail-item-value">3</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-2"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-cooking-food-in-a-hot-casserole" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Cooking time</span><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-3"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-fire-flames" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Calories</span><p class="detail-item-value">95</p><span class="detail-item-unit">kcal</span></div></div></div><div class="recipe-card-ingredients"><h3 class="ingredients-title">Ingredients</h3><ul class="ingredients-list layout-1-column"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-665d3fcf41960" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Four ounces of Prosecco</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-665d3fcf41961" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 ounce of St. Germain</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-665d3fcf41962" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Half a wine glass full of ice</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-665d3fcf41963" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 ounce soda water</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1717389892499667" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Muddled  2 mint leaves</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1717389914274816" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Garnish with a lime</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-directions"><h3 class="directions-title">Directions</h3><ul class="directions-list"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-665d3fcf41967" class="direction-step">Add mint to wine glass and muddle.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-665d3fcf4196d" class="direction-step">Next add your ice (about a half full).</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-665d3fcf4196e" class="direction-step">Add in your four ounces of Prosecco</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-665d3fcf4196f" class="direction-step">Add in q/2 ounce of St. Germain</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-17173901619341685" class="direction-step">Add one ounce of club soda</li></ul></div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"The Hugo Spritz ","image":["https:\/\/bellakate22.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hugo-spritz-2.png","https:\/\/bellakate22.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hugo-spritz-2-500x500.png","https:\/\/bellakate22.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hugo-spritz-2-500x375.png","https:\/\/bellakate22.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hugo-spritz-2-480x270.png"],"description":"","keywords":"","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bella Kate 22"},"datePublished":"2024-06-02T22:27:51-07:00","prepTime":"PT3M","cookTime":"","totalTime":"","recipeCategory":["Cocktails","Cocktails &amp; 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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Aperol Spritz</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To make this a truer tasting test, I had some help.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Aperol came in second with myself and another person.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is the recipe for an Aperol Spritz. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(Trade out the St. Germain with Aperol).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">3 ounces of Aperol (add for sweetness). </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">4 Ounces of Prosecco.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Half of a wine glass full of ice. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Top with club soda.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Garnish with lime.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Limoncello Spritz</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Follow all the same instructions as before.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Only this time, add in 1/2 ounce to two ounces of Limencello. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Garnish with lemon.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For all spritz drinks, please drink responsibly. </p>



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		<title>A Refreshing &#038; Sparkling Gin Cherry Tart Just in Time for Spring &#8212; See Gin Ricky</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In honor of the month of April and those I hold dear&#8230;.a Gin Cherry Tart is in order. We do gin in my family. Not everyone, but most. When in Vegas (as a newly turned 21-year old), my aunt M introduced me to Tom Collins (the drink, the man, the legend). Tom Collins is a [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In honor of the month of April and those I hold dear&#8230;.a Gin Cherry Tart is in order.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We do gin in my family.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Not everyone, but most. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When in <a href="https://www.mgmresorts.com/en.html?kbid=2584521&amp;ecid=PS_BB_HO_BNGNB_EVDOMES_LV_MGMRI_010124&amp;msclkid=14e48b401c701c2abbb1ed6601fb987b" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Vegas</a> (as a newly turned 21-year old), my aunt M introduced me to <strong><a aria-label="Tom Collins (opens in a new tab)" href="https://bellakate22.com/blushing-tom-collins-with-a-peep/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Tom Collins</a></strong> (the drink, the man, the legend).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tom Collins is a fantastic drink to order while playing slot machines and cooling off from the sweltering heat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cherry Tart Inception</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I was preparing a cocktail to unwind with, I started to wonder if cherry and gin work well together. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I usually just mix cherry tart juice in with club soda and call it a night &#8212; so I didn&#8217;t know if adding gin was a good taste test of an idea or if I would regret mixing them together.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Testing new drinks is interesting at the best of times. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After mixing my concoction, and googling to see if it was already a drink that was in existence &#8212;  I found out about the good ol&#8217; Gin Ricky, which I had never heard of. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I tried my drink. Next, I tried a Gin Ricky.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To be fair, I actually preferred my drink to a classic Gin Ricky, even though they are very similar. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is the recipe for a Cherry Tart version of a Gin Ricky.</p>


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				<h2 class="recipe-card-title">A Refreshing &amp; Sparkling Gin Cherry Tart Just in Time for Spring &#8212; See Gin Ricky</h2><span class="recipe-card-author">Recipe by Bella Kate 22</span><span class="recipe-card-course">Course: <mark>Cocktails</mark></span><span class="recipe-card-difficulty">Difficulty: <mark>Intermediate</mark></span></div><div class="recipe-card-details"><div class="details-items"><div class="detail-item detail-item-1"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-clock" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Prep time</span><p class="detail-item-value">3</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-2"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-cooking-food-in-a-hot-casserole" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Cooking time</span><p class="detail-item-value">4</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-3"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-fire-flames" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">135</span><p class="detail-item-value">135</p><span class="detail-item-unit">kcal</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-8"><span class="detail-item-icon far fa-clock" style="color: #FFA921;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Total time</span><p class="detail-item-value">7</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div></div></div><p class="recipe-card-summary no-print">A subtle &#8211; yet sweet and tart beverage that isn&#8217;t too overpowering and gives a bit of a gin-lover kick.</p><div class="recipe-card-ingredients"><h3 class="ingredients-title">Ingredients</h3><ul class="ingredients-list layout-1-column"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-661dd412bc8d5" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 tsp lime</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-661dd412bc8d6" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp lemon</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-661dd412bc8d7" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp simple syrups</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-661dd412bc8d8" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1.5 ounces cherry tart juice</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1713230990665891" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1.5 ounces of gin</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1713231011284996" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Ice</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-17132310176871018" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle" style="border: 2px solid #FFA921;"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Club Soda</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-directions"><h3 class="directions-title">Directions</h3><ul class="directions-list"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-661dd412bc8d9" class="direction-step"><strong> </strong>Fill your coupe glass halfway with ice.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-661dd412bc8da" class="direction-step">Add in your 1.5 ounces of gin.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-661dd412bc8db" class="direction-step">Next, add in your lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-661dd412bc8dc" class="direction-step">Add in your 1.5 ounces of tart cherry juice.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-17132311012381107" class="direction-step">Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-17132311222081116" class="direction-step">Stir.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-17132311363631125" class="direction-step">Garnish with Rosemary.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-17132311398671134" class="direction-step">Enjoy.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-1713775166599162" class="direction-step direction-step-group"><strong class="direction-step-group-title">To make simple syrup add equal parts water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and let cool. 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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This drink is so simple, easy and refreshing. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A great drink for the warmer months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Next, I think we&#8217;ll make a French 75. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">xx</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bellakate22.com/gin-cherry-tart-gin-ricky/">A Refreshing &amp; Sparkling Gin Cherry Tart Just in Time for Spring &#8212; See Gin Ricky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bellakate22.com">Bella Kate 22</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five Minute Frosé &#124; A Must Try for Summer</title>
		<link>https://bellakate22.com/five-minute-frose/#utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=five-minute-frose</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bella Kate 22]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cocktails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cocktails & Noms]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/five-minute-frose-long-image.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />I tried frosé for the first time a few weeks ago and I needed to recreate it for home and entertaining. When I asked how it was made at the winery, no one could really give me a straight answer. The recipe was a mystery. Thankfully, I think I have solved my own question by [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bellakate22.com/five-minute-frose/">Five Minute Frosé | A Must Try for Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bellakate22.com">Bella Kate 22</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I tried frosé for the first time a few weeks ago and I needed to recreate it for home and entertaining.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When I asked how it was made at the winery, no one could really give me a straight answer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The recipe was a mystery.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thankfully, I think I have solved my own question by trial and error and watching tutorials on how it&#8217;s made.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Most frosé recipe&#8217;s call for a freezing of the wine itself, which takes time.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Also, I did not have a free container to pour the wine into like most tutorials were showing me.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I needed to get creative if I wanted this to work. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And&#8230;.I think I have it figured out.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I mean, it tastes delicious.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What You&#8217;ll Need &#8211; five minute Frosé</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A bottle of rosé</li>



<li>a blender</li>



<li>ice</li>



<li>two cut up medium to large strawberries</li>



<li>simple syrup</li>



<li>a lemon</li>



<li>a glass</li>



<li>a spoon to stir the mixture every so often as you blend</li>



<li>a knife to cut the lemon</li>



<li>one measuring cup for measuring one cup</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Frosé Recipe</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>two cups of wine</li>



<li>three cups of ice</li>



<li>two to four tsp of simple syrup </li>



<li>half of a lemon ( you can grind the rind with it or just use the juice)</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Directions</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Use the blender and add all the ingredients. I started with ice, wine, and then loaded the rest in there.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Start by using the blend setting and move to crushed ice.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You may need to stir every once in a while.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Serve cold.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To store put into the freezer in a freezer friendly glass.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let thaw for five minutes and top with more warm wine to help it melt.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Enjoy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Items Needed</h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Select your favorite rosé. I personally think shopping <a href="https://www.target.com/p/chateau-ste-michelle-ros-233-wine-750ml-bottle/-/A-53195285" target="_blank" aria-label="local brands is great (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link"><strong><em><span class="uppercase">local brands is great</span></em></strong></a>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I also love Barefoot&#8217;s rosé and think it works and tastes great. Each of these options run under $10. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let me know if you enjoy an occasional glass of frosé in the comments.</p>
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		<title>A Mocktail Margarita You&#8217;ll Love Making</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bella Kate 22]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 01:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cocktails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cocktails & Noms]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to a fun and festive May where I am celebrating with a fun mocktail margarita. When creating this recipe I was kind of lazy and used ingredients that I already had in my fridge. I wanted the refreshing taste of a normal margarita with zero hangovers and zero alcohol. I have really been enjoying [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Welcome to a fun and festive May where I am celebrating with a fun mocktail margarita. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When creating this recipe I was kind of lazy and used ingredients that I already had in my fridge.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I wanted the refreshing taste of a normal margarita with zero hangovers and zero alcohol.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have really been enjoying making alcohol-free drinks at home to unwind after a long day, or to celebrate.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No, I am not totally alcohol-free, but I rarely drink these days.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://bellakate22.com/alcohol-free-drinks/" target="_blank" aria-label="I talked about this in 2022 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">I talked about this in 2022</a>, when I stopped drinking after my birthday festivities in July.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It just wasn&#8217;t something I was enjoying anymore and I didn&#8217;t really see the point. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Any alcohol these days makes me feel like crap, sleep like crap, and as you age&#8211; personally,  it&#8217;s not worth it to me.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The occasional glass of something alcoholic can be fun, but only in moderation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What You&#8217;ll Need</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Glass</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Cocktail shaker</li>



<li>Ice</li>



<li>Orange Juice</li>



<li>Lemon Juice</li>



<li>Sugar</li>



<li>Honey</li>



<li>Chili Lime Powder</li>



<li>Plate</li>



<li>Storing Jar</li>



<li>Pitcher</li>



<li>Water</li>



<li>Lime</li>



<li>Shot glass (one shot is 1.5 oz)</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sugar and Chili Lime Rim</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Before making this cocktail, get yourself a glass and a plate.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On this plate you will want to put sugar and <a aria-label="chili lime powder (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Chile-Seasoning-Blend/dp/B01FSY3BF8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3NRDE2QPZGR5Q&amp;keywords=trader+joe%27s+chili+lime+powder&amp;qid=1682694217&amp;sprefix=trader+joes+chili+lime+%2Caps%2C178&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">chili lime powder</a>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and run the mixture over the rim of the glass.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mocktail Recipe</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>3 oz of limeade</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>1 oz honey and sugar of simple syrup (equal parts sugar, honey, and water. I used a 1:1 ratio)</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>1.5 oz of orange juice </li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>1.5 oz of club soda</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Makes one 8-ounce mocktail.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Limeade Recipe</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a aria-label="You can buy limeade (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.amazon.com/True-Lime-LIMEADE-Lemon-Citrus/dp/B00Y1RNU3C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3P69VCX1XF75T&amp;keywords=limeade&amp;qid=1682693837&amp;sprefix=limeade%2Caps%2C161&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;smid=A1LQ759O23Q0NG&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSENLWkZFR1E1WTlCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzA0MjQwSVBaS0NZNEJYOFc5JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMjIxNTAxUldKOVc3VkpQTlJNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&amp;th=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">You can buy limeade</a>. I did not have any store-bought on hand so I made my own. For a smaller batch of limeade here is the recipe.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can use a pitcher, but this recipe is for 12 ounces of limeade.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Two tablespoons of lime juice</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Four tablespoons of sugar</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Add 11 to 12 ounces of cold water</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Stir until the sugar and lime juice make one liquid form.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honey Simple Syrup</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>One part sugar</li>



<li>One part honey</li>



<li>One part water</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Add one part sugar, one part honey, and one part water into a small pot on medium heat.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bring to a boil, pour the mixture into a glass storing jar, and let cool on the countertop for ten minutes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Store in the fridge for your cocktail-making needs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Directions</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Get all of the ingredients out.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Make sure you have limeade and honey simple syrup on hand.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rim your 8 oz glass.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fill your glass with ice about halfway. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do the same with the cocktail shaker.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour the limeade, simple syrup, and orange juice into the shaker and top with the cocktail lid and cap.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Shake for a good 20 to 30 seconds.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour the cocktail into your rimmed glass.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Top off with club soda.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Garnish with a lemon wedge.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Enjoy!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em>(Tip: Add more limeade than orange juice or the orange juice overpowers this mocktail.)</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Warm Up with this Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bella Kate 22]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/old-fashioned-hot-toddy-recipe.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Warming up oneself with an epic and old fashioned hot toddy recipe is exactly what my flu ordered. I do not recommend getting the flu anytime soon. Having not had the flu for almost twenty years&#8230;&#8230;The flu that is going around right now is on steroids. I can confirm. Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe- In [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Warming up oneself with an epic and old fashioned hot toddy recipe is exactly what my flu ordered.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I do not recommend getting the flu anytime soon.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Having not had the flu for almost twenty years&#8230;&#8230;The flu that is going around right now is on steroids.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can confirm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe- In Moderation</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, you know I am a fan of moderation and if you&#8217;ve been reading the blog for a few months, you&#8217;ll know I don&#8217;t <a href="https://bellakate22.com/alcohol-free-drinks/" target="_blank" aria-label="drink (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">drink</a> much anymore.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, this flu needed a potent slap in the kisser and I for one was in no position to continue my tango with the flu. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I actually normally have whisky on hand in the winter specifically for cold and flu season, but this year I was  underprepared. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In reality I caved and had to order out for the Jameson.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The truth of the matter is that I suffered greatly in making the decision (half joking)&#8230;..</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sitting on the couch wrestling with the mental anguish of suffering the sickness longer, or kicking it out with whisky.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But because I practice moderation, I knew I was making the best decision for me. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why a Hot Toddy?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I truly am a fan of home remedies first and over the counter methods second.  </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When I considered my history with Theraflu versus an old fashioned hot toddy&#8230;&#8230;.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The hot toddy has always worked better than anything store bought when dealing with a cold&#8230;&#8230;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I knew having a warm cup of tea mixed with whisky was going to be potent enough to make my health return. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you know, you know. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe &#8211; A Wellness Staple</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is what you will need.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Tea Pot</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Whisky</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Cinnamon</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Ginger Tea </li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Cloves</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Honey</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Lemon Juice </li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Directions </h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Boil hot water in a kettle. Pour the hot water into your mug leaving 3/4th&#8217;s of the mug free to add in the extras. Steep in your tea bag for at least a minute. After one minute, remove the tea bag. Pour your shot of whisky into your mug, sprinkle in your cinnamon and cloves generously, add in 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1tsp of honey. Stir. and enjoy. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>To make it even more potent, you can add in turmeric and black pepper. </em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let me know what you think of this easy hot toddy recipe. </p>



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		<title>An Easy Mulled Wine Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bella Kate 22]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mulled-wine-recipe.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Why Mulled Wine? Hello, and welcome to a mulled wine recipe blog.&#160; I remember the very first time I tried mulled wine.&#160; A very dear friend was making it for a bunch of us during a wine night in. I was surprised that I had never tried it before and had seemingly never heard of [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Mulled Wine?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hello, and welcome to a mulled wine recipe blog.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I remember the very first time I tried mulled wine.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A very dear friend was making it for a bunch of us during a wine night in.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was surprised that I had never tried it before and had seemingly never heard of it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mulled wine in and of itself had eluded my very radar of all things festive and boozy and I couldn&#8217;t believe it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Year after year following this initial mulled wine experience, I dreamed of making it for myself.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I experienced a slight anxiety when I googled the mulled wine recipe.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Google &#8220;mulled wine recipe&#8221; and you&#8217;ll see what I mean.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was met with internal overwhelm at the many variations to the same recipe.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My brain would say, &#8220;which is the correct one and which ingredients do I not have?&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It turns out that I had almost none of them……</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This year, as I was grocery shopping before the holiday season hit&#8230;&#8230;but what did I see?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cinnamon sticks standing out in an aisle and in that moment I said to myself;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Girl, grab these so you HAVE to try making mulled wine this year. No excuses. Not this year. You’re making it.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Creative Approach</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With that, I knew that the pressure was half way off.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The other thing that made me nervous was that people added more than just wine to the drink.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.aveine.paris/blog/en/the-mulled-wine-origins-and-preparation-advice/">Mulled wine calls for a variety of spices and varying hard alcohol&#8217;s, and the decisions seemed a bit much.</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I finally caught on that a mulled wine recipe really was just a recipe that is something you can kind of get creative with.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many mulled wine recipes call for rum &#8212; some say brandy, some call for a juice of some kind.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I discovered that the making of mulled wine is a creative and solo journey and no one is going to make the recipe in a text book perfect format, nor should you.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How I Free-Styled This Recipe</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With that, I free-styled in the kitchen and to my surprise, it turned out really great.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I had to make my mulled wine recipe twice.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am happy to have experienced both versions at different temperatures.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first time, I boiled the mulled wine recipe and its ingredients, so it turned into a deliciously sweet and fancy grape juice.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I was not mad at it for a second.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The second time, I found the mulled wine recipe was just right temperature wise.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank God.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using Already At-Home Ingredients</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I made a promise to myself, that I would not overcomplicate this recipe and that the only two ingredients anyone making this recipe would really need to shop for, would be the booze themselves.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a recipe that I wanted to make that was for the person who had most ingredients already in their kitchen and who possibly might be snowed in and looking for something festive and warm to drink.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A hug in a mug.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This turned out to be a perfect experiment because I did not have much honey left in my cupboards (one of the ingredients I use in most things)&#8230;&#8230;.. and so I had to add actual white sugar, and that is what the goal was……to make do with what is already at home.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I think I succeeded.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">My Mulled Wine Recipe</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(serves 4-5 people)</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>One bottle of your cheapest red wine. I used a cabernet.</li>



<li>½ cup of brandy ( I used a cheap 4.5 star review brandy called 1889 and I didn’t hate it).</li>



<li>½ tsp of ground cloves</li>



<li>¼ tsp of nutmeg</li>



<li>One small orange cut into garnish sized slices (I used the festive small oranges that are in season).</li>



<li>2 Cinnamon sticks broken in halves</li>



<li>½ tsp of honey</li>



<li>½ tsp of vanilla</li>



<li>1/4<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;cup of sugar, but if you need to do a ½ cup of sugar that will work too. It’ll be on the sweeter side.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Directions</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After gathering all the ingredients into a large pot, turn the stove on low and let the mulled wine get warm.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to get warm or up to an hour.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Keep the stove on low as people come in and out of the kitchen to refill their cups.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Enjoy this mulled wine recipe and let me know if you try this recipe, or if you decide to do a remix of this classic on your own.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If mulled wine is not your forte, please check out my latest post on a very fun&nbsp;<a href="https://bellakate22.com/apple-cider-mojito/">mojito.&nbsp;</a></p>
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		<title>Alcohol Free Drinks for Celebrating</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bella Kate 22]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcohol-free-drinks-blog-image.jpg.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Back in July, a week or two after my birthday&#8230; I decided to cut back on alcohol and become more alcohol-free in my lifestyle. During the pandemic, I really wanted to make craft cocktails for my blog, and as I was in the hospitality space for a time, it seemed like a no-brainer. However, I [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Back in July, a week or two after my birthday&#8230; I decided to cut back on alcohol and become more alcohol-free in my lifestyle. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During the pandemic, I really wanted to make craft cocktails for my blog, and as I was in the hospitality space for a time, it seemed like a no-brainer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, I started to really understand that I did not enjoy alcohol like I used to.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I slept terribly, it aged me, and it was making it really hard for me to be happy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A few months back, I talked about cutting dairy and red meat out (two weeks before I start my period) and how that had helped my periods, and how cutting out dairy had helped my mental health.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Well, I would also like to add that cutting alcohol out was also a great mood enhancer.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dry January</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In January of 2019, I participated in Dry January.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During this time, I really took notice of how my body felt, and what emotions I was feeling and allowed myself to feel the hard emotions I had been suppressing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This helped me check-in with how I was using alcohol when I felt anxious (enter in the 2016 election and life in general) or stressed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Little did I know I was building the right building blocks for July of 2022.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pinpoint What you Like</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For me, it was much easier to engage with alcohol less when I realized what sensations I enjoyed when I was drinking in the first place.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the themes that was coming up for me was &#8220;refreshing.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To create a refreshing drink in the summer, I used easy store-bought ingredients and juices to unwind, along with tea (my forever favorite calm drink of choice).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pinpointing what I didn&#8217;t like was also helpful.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I didn&#8217;t like the smell anymore or how it made me feel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Recently I had two beers during a night out, and again had the worst sleep of my life.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Not worth it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alcohol Free Drinks</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My favorite mocktail mix is really easy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Its main ingredient is club soda, a splash of Safeway&#8217;s Organic Pomegranate Italian Soda (awful on its own), and a splash of V8 fruit juice, and, or orange juice.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I really just play around with the mixers and club soda to get a great-tasting mocktail.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pomegranate, V8 strawberry, and club soda mixed together is perfect for mimicking a fall and wintery cocktail. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alcohol Free Wines</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another thing I have been loving is <a aria-label="St. Regis Wine (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/st-regis-nonalcoholic-cabernet/p/81591750" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">St. Regis Wine</span></em></strong></a>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From what I can tell, they have every wine selection. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s great. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I tried this for a girl&#8217;s night recently and LOVED how I felt the next day.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dealcoholized wine does still have like 1% alcohol in it, so it&#8217;s not totally alcohol-free, but it is worth mentioning. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Flavored fizzy waters, as well as teas, are also great options to unwind.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://helloglow.co/adaptogenic-elixirs/" target="_blank" aria-label="Elixer-type adaptogens (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">Elixer-type adaptogens</a> are also making the rounds for people to utilize over the standard cocktail culture we&#8217;ve grown accustomed to.  </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All in all, if you&#8217;ve wanted to cut back on alcohol, I hope this encourages you to try it out.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">xx</p>



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		<title>Nostalgia in a Cocktail Glass&#124; Bees Knees</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/bellakate22.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bees-knees-image-3.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Bees Knees is the drink you want when you want a pinch of summer, an edge of sophistication and a hint of something strong. All gin lovers, raise your hand. Truly this cocktail is the perfect pairing for all your summer entertainment needs. When to Take This Recipe Seriously&#8230;. So, I personally feel that a [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bees Knees is the drink you want when you want a pinch of summer, an edge of sophistication and a hint of something strong.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All gin lovers, raise your hand. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Truly this cocktail is the perfect pairing for all your summer entertainment needs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When to Take This Recipe Seriously&#8230;.</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, I personally feel that a theme with any event makes the event even more memorable and since it&#8217;s still technically spring and nearing summer&#8230;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://bellakate22.com/fathers-day-gift-guide-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Father&#8217;s Day weekend is the perfect event for sprinkling in some humor with dad in mind. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>(Check out my Father&#8217;s Day Gift Guide.)</em></span></strong></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dads are notorious for their terrible dad jokes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mine has an arsenal of dad jokes that he loves to tell to anyone who will listen and what better way to celebrate a father, than to give the gift of a cocktail that lets dad know, he&#8217;s the &#8220;bees knees&#8221;&#8230;&#8230;..</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Drink of Summer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are many variations of what a summer cocktail is, but for me, personally&#8230;..</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A summer cocktail is one I can make on hand pretty easily and something that most guests will enjoy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are so many fun summer cocktails out there, but this one is definitely suited for the old school vintage lovers, who probably aren&#8217;t going to be wanting a wild night.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For me, it is a drink I can do one of and then graduate to my regular gin and soda&#8217;s as I really don&#8217;t enjoy too much sugar, but again&#8230;.this drink isn&#8217;t that sweet. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just a touch.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em><a href="https://bellakate22.com/holiday-shopping-to-support-black-owned-businesses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This weekend is also Juneteenth, so I am focusing on linking black owned businesses in this blog post.</a></em></strong> </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What You&#8217;ll Need</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bH7Cy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cocktail glassware </a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://zachandzoe.co/collections/honey/products/wildflower-honey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honey </a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">-Lemon Peel for garnish</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/produce/citrus-fruits/lemons/lemons-organic/8877?package=QP058" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lemon</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">-Water</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://karibecompany.com/product/karibe-10-skillet/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Small Saucepan for Honey Simple Syrup</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://www.wine.com/product/tanqueray-london-dry-gin/23834?s=cse_connexity&amp;cid=cse_connexity&amp;utm_source=connexity&amp;utm_medium=cse&amp;utm_campaign=connexity&amp;cnxclid=16552390297671764501510080301008005#promoBarModal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gin</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bH7DC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Potato Peeler for Garnish</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://www.target.com/p/reduce-20oz-stainless-steel-insulated-cocktail-shaker-charcoal/-/A-79652838#lnk=sametab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cocktail Shaker </a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211;<a href="https://www.target.com/p/oxo-2pk-ice-cube-tray-light-blue/-/A-82439027#lnk=sametab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ice Cubes</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Directions</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">-Two ounces of gin (To fill a coupe glass, I do a double shot or fill the rest of the glass with soda water)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8211; Three teaspoons of lemon juice</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">-Two teaspoons of honey simple syrup <em>(equal parts honey and water&#8230;..bring to a boil and put in storing jar).</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> Add all ingredients in cocktail shaker. Adding in the ice cubes as one of the last steps. Add the lid and shake for ten to fifteen seconds in the cocktail shaker. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take off the lid and take the strainer over the cocktail glass and pour.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Makes one serving.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Drink responsibly. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Disclaimer: This blog post is made for adults who are of the legal drinking age and anyone who reads this blog post who is of drinking age is asked to drink responsibly. </span></em></strong></p>



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