Hey Hellooo… It’s Spring already and I’m all set to welcome the Summer party anytime now! My cocktail glasses are out, spirits lined up, and there you go… Hands down to one of my favorite cocktail drinks; an Orange Lime Crush – Citrusy, Boozy, n Fizzy! I bet for the extreme heat now back home in Kerala(my hometown), this drink would be a best-seller!!

I personally prefer freshly squeezed orange juice over store bought ones, but either ways work for this drink. Although my recipe calls for a spoonful of sugar, you might want to check the sweetness before adding any, especially when using store bought juices as they tend to be sweet already.

If you are not big into cocktails, then do check out my Refreshing Orange Mint Mocktail for which I have received rave reviews and is an all-time favorite!

Cheers!!!!

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Orange Crush

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktails, orange crush

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 3 oz orange juice (pref. freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec / orange liqueur
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Ice cubes
• Club soda / carbonated water

Instructions

• Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice, and sugar to a cocktail shaker and shake to mix well.
• Into a glass filled with ice cubes, pour the mix and top-up with club soda.
• Garnish with orange slices, Enjoy!

Notes

1. Try out this recipe with a berry flavored club soda to top up, an excellent variant which I love.

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I just can’t believe that summer is almost over! The summertime produces in stores will soon get replaced with that of Fall. Pumpkins, apples, & figs would start popping up every nook and corner… Well, in a way that is the beauty of every season. Time flies fast and somehow I feel that I have not had enough of this summer yet, loving this weather so much.

So, before fall arrives let me share one of my favorite drinks which uses a summer fruit as its main ingredient… Peach! The end of August is perhaps the best season for Peaches, they are so ripe, juicy and the aroma makes you want to scream for peach inspired desserts and drinks. Well, then how about a margarita with peach? Yeeppp, that’s a winner!

I’ve always loved a classic margarita, but this peach version takes it to the next level. It’s fruity flavours along with a hint of lime is so refreshing and perfect to beat the summer heat. All you need to do for this recipe is to puree fresh peaches and mix with tequila and triple sec. That’s it & You’re done – in less than 10 minutes!

This drink has a slightly thick consistency quite similar to that of a frozen margarita, but if you want it to be perfectly smooth, then strain the peach juice after pureeing.

Cheers!!!!

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Peach Margarita

Fruity, Sweet and Refreshing… Peach Margarita. A Perfect Companion to Beat the Heat and enjoy the rest of your Summer!!!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cocktails, margarita, peach

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 2 peaches
• 2 oz tequila
• 2 oz triple sec
• 3-4 tsp sugar
• Juice of half a lime
• Ice cubes
• Sea salt (optional, to rim the glass)
• Peach slice and lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

• Peal, slice and pit the peaches, and then puree in a blender with sugar and lime juice. You can add sugar according to your sweetness.
• Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip in the salt. Set aside while you prepare the drink.
• Combine the peach puree with tequila and triple sec, stir to combine.
• Add ice cubes into the prepared glasses and pour the drink. Garnish with peach slices and lime wedges.
• Enjoy, Cheers!

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Winter has started to kick in with the weather getting chillier day by day, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Black Friday deals are already out, everyone is busy planning their holidays, and how are your preparations coming along? Did you give a thought about all the delicious dishes you plan to put up for this year’s Thanksgiving feast? I have started mine! So stay tuned for my upcoming posts will all my favorite Thanksgiving dishes. And to keep the ball rolling, here is a wonderful cocktail recipe… with family and friends coming over, you certainly need a drink to start off your party. I know limoncello is not a winter drink, but this Lemony Flavored Blueberry Cocktail is definitely a crowd pleaser!

This is my first attempt with a limoncello. I did some research to know more about this drink, and came across many interesting articles about the history and preparation of limoncello. This popular Italian lemon liqueur is made from the infusion of lemon peel in alcohol. It is kept covered for weeks, then strained and mixed with simple syrup, creating this yellow neon colored drink which is then served chilled. Being rich in lemon, the combination of limoncello with fruity flavors and other beverages gave rise to many wonderful cocktails, which are tangy, fruity and delicious.

Limoncello with blueberry juice gives you the right balance of sweetness n tartness. Give it a touch of fizzy soda and there you go! Its fun, festive, and refreshing, making it perfect for your parties and impressing your guests alike…

Enjoy…!

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Blueberry Limoncello Cocktail

Jazz up your Thanksgiving Party with this Vibrant and Festive Limoncello Blueberry Cocktail…!  

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Keyword blueberry, cocktail, limoncello

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 2 oz limoncello
• 1 oz blueberry juice
• 5 oz lemonade
• ½ oz soda water
• Ice cubes

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and pour limoncello, blueberry juice, and lemonade. Place it’s cap on and shake well.
• Pour to a serving glass and top with soda. Enjoy!

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Mojitos are among the easiest cocktails you can pull off when compared to other fancy drinks; with its minimal ingredients and its revitalizing effect, this drink is enough to Wow your Guests! Though originally from Cuba, mojitos are a favorite among people all over the world. The classic mojito recipe calls for lime, mint leaves, white rum, soda and ice cubes, but this recipe is unique with its own twist in vodka and sprite, retaining the original taste and most importantly it’s refreshing feel.

Mojitos come in different varieties and flavours, and if you prefer any fruity variations you can do so by adding the fruit pulp of your choice along with the other ingredients. To my non-alcoholic friends out there, check out my Virgin Mojito recipe on Pepper Delight.

Talking about the booze levels, mojitos are more of a lighter drink leaving hardly any hangover. You can always vary the amount of vodka added to make your drink boozier, but I would advise to sip it along with food to avoid the tipsy dozy feel. Pair your drink with lean proteins like chicken, turkey or fish, to easily balance your diet.

Enjoy, Chill…!

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Coastal Mojito

A Light & Refreshing Classic Mojito with a Twist… made with Vodka in a fizzy splash of Sprite…!!! A Perfect Summer Drink… Cheers!!!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Cuban

Keyword coastal mojito, cocktail, mojito

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3 oz vodka
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 10-12 mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Sprite

Instructions

• Squeeze the lemon and lime juices into a shaker. Add crushed mint leaves, sugar, vodka and ice cubes.
• Shake well, pour into prepared glasses with ice cubes.
• Top-up with sprite and garnish with mint leaves.

Notes

• You can vary the amount of vodka according to your choice.
• If you prefer a less sweeter drink, cut down the sugar.The sprite will anyways give you a hint of sweetness.

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This Spanish drink; Spiced Red Sangria is a very popular alcoholic beverage in the US & Europe, and is widely gaining its attention elsewhere too. It’s a perfect drink to sip on your Christmas Eve or toast at your New Year Party, the aromatic flavors blend well with the holiday mood.

So how are your Christmas plans coming up? Damn, this year’s winter is pretty cold and I seem to be spending most of my holidays roaming around in heavy coats. I will surely need something to spice and warm things up and I bet I have the right refreshment in hand!

For those who love to try dry red wine but prefer something sweeter and fruity without giving away the kick, Sangria is the answer. It stands right in the midst ticking all your preferences but at the same being crisp, smooth and fresh like a fruit drink. This Red Sangria an evergreen all-season beverage, refreshing & smooth.

Traditional sangria is made of dry red wine, fruits, fruit juices, sugar, and an alcohol, preferably brandy or rum. The ones made with White wine are called Sangria Blanca. A Sangria gives you a wide range of options to customize your drink, to suit your occasion or color theme by varying the fruits and juices incorporated. Even the Rum or Brandy used can be varied to suit your palate. And just set the drink overnight for the fruits and spices to infuse, and the resulting beverage you get the next morning is a whole new experience.

So here I am, signing off my Christmas recipes for this year with a Traditional Red Sangria indulged a spicy touch of cinnamon and star anise.

Interested in more Christmas recipes? Check these out;

• Christmas Fruit Cake / Kerala Plum Cake (Alcoholic)
• Christmas Fruit Cake (Non-Alcoholic)
• Gingerbread Cookies
• Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy, Merry Christmas!!!

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Spiced Traditional Red Sangria

Crisp & Refreshing, Fruity rich with Apples n Oranges, Spiced with Cinnamon n Star Anise, Boozed in a splash of Rum… A Traditional Delight to celebrate your Winter Holidays… Spiced Red Sangria…!!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword christmas, sangria, wine

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Resting time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml dry red wine)
• 1 cup orange juice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup rum / brandy
• 2 apples (sliced thinly)
• 1 orange (sliced thinly with rind on)
• 2 sticks of cinnamon
• 1 star anise

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, add red wine, orange juice, rum, orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon, star anise and sugar. Stir with a spoon to mix the sugar.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight for the fruits to infuse its flavor.
• Serve chilled.

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Pepper Delight has entered its 10^th month of limelight, and I know that’s a long time for not having a cocktail recipe so far. I guess I was just prolonging it till I got the right ingredients and that’s when this bag of berries landed in my hands. Berries make a great combo with anything you try, and with a hint of lime you get that refreshing sweet tangy flavour. And there you go, a triple berry treat.

I still have plenty of berries left, so stay tuned for more recipes. Something special with a berries compote coming soon…!

Enjoy, Chill…!

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Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cup berries (I used frozen berries, thawed; raspberries, blackberries, & blueberries)
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¾ cup water
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ cup triple sec
• ½ cup tequila
• 1 cup ice cubes
• lime wedges (to garnish)
• coarse salt (to rim the glass)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Puree the berries in a blender along with water, lime juice and sugar. Strain the puree to a bowl, which will give you about 2 cups of concentrated berry syrup.
2. Combine triple sec, tequila, berry syrup, and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake well.
3. Prepare your serving glass by running a lime wedge along its rim, and then dip the rim in coarse salt (optional).
4. Pour the drink from the shaker into the glass.
5. Garnish with a lime slice (optional).

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