All posts tagged: Drinks

Thirsty Thursday: 50 Shades of Grey and Valentine’s Day Inspired Cocktails!

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With the opening of the highly anticipated movie, 50 Shades of Grey, tomorrow and Valentine’s Day on Saturday, some of us may need a few cocktails to survive these next two days!  Just kidding.  Below are a few cocktails inspired by the movie, ones to serve to yourself, you girlfriends, or significant other on Valentine’s Day.  If you make one of these cocktails this weekend, let me know by tagging @newsforchews on instagram, posting on NewsforChews‘ facebook wall, or email me at newsforchews@gmail.com! About Bare Organic Mixers: Natalie Susi’s created Bare Mixers in her very own San Diego kitchen and decided to make it into a business by navigating the bottling, manufacturing and distribution of a cocktail mixer on her own. Bare Mixers are a natural, low-calorie cocktail mixer used for margaritas, martinis, and so much more made with only the simplest and freshest ingredients including 100% real fruit juices, purified water, and organic agave syrup. Bare Mixers are free of artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and empty calories. They taste great with just …

Thirsty Thursday: Pumpkin Smoothie

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Last week I opened a jar of Libby’s Pumpkin Puree and have been trying to find different uses for the puree.  I could not wait to tell you about today’s Thirsty Thursday Pumpkin Smoothie because it is one of the best smoothies I have EVER made!  One that keeps you satisfied long with a perfect taste and the right consistency.  Follow the recipe below for your perfect pumpkin smoothie! 1 Cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree Handful of baby carrots (or 1 large) 1 inch piece of ginger, grated Juice of 1 Orange 1/2 Apple, cubed 5 Ice Cubes 2 TSP Vanilla 1 TSP Cinnamon Optional:  Vanilla Protein Powder Blend all ingredients together (I start with the hardest [ice], then work my way to the softest) Pour into glass and enjoy! Do you have any uses for Libby’s Pumpkin Puree that you want to share?  Email me at newsforchews@gmail.com or leave a comment below! Stay thirsty…

Thirsty Thursday-CÎROC The Game!

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It is almost game time–Superbowl game time!  And what could be a better to accompany the game than drinks from CÎROC Premium Vodka?  This vodka is distilled from grapes of the finest vineyards combined with all natural, fresh ingredients with their flavored vodkas.  Follow the gluten free recipes below to #CÎROCthegame.  You can make the recipes without simple syrup to lessen calories and sugar count. The Dimeback .75 oz CÎROC Amaretto .75 CÎROC Coconut 1 oz Simple Syrup .25 oz Lime Juice The Tailgate .75 oz CÎROC Amaretto .75 oz CÎROC Peach 1.5 oz Ginger Ale .75 oz Orange Juice The Double Header .75 oz CÎROC Base .75 oz CÎROC Red Berry 1.5 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Twist of Lime .5 oz Tonic WAter CÎROC Blitz .75 oz CÎROC Base .75 oz CÎROC Peach 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice Splash of Cranberry Juice (Photos and recipes courtesy EMC|BOWERY) CÎROC Social Media: Twitter:  @ciroc Instagram: @ciroc #ciroc #CirocSuperbowl2014 NewsforChews Social Media: Twitter:  @newsforchews Instagram:  @newsforchews Stay thirsty!

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Drink Menu!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!!  As you can see by the past two posts, I am a dessert girl and would prefer to eat my dessert before the main meal if I could.  But, today I figured I would give you a few last minute dinner and drink recipes for you procrastinators out there!  Hope you find something inspiring to make for your sweetie tonight! Appetizers: Arugula Salad with Honey-Drizzled Peaches (from BetterEats.com) 1/4 cup nuts, pecans, toasted – finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher – divided Pepper, to taste 4 ounces cheese, goat, soft 6 cups arugula 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon – zest and juice 4 medium peach – ripe but firm, halved and pitted 4 TBSP honey Place pecans in a shallow dish Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper Roll goat cheese log in the pecans to coat Refrigerate the log until firm, if necessary, then cut into 8 rounds Place arugula in a medium bowl Add oil, lemon zest and juice and toss to coat; season with the …