4th of July - Star Spangled Martini
4th of July – Star Spangled Martini

A true salute to the red, white, and blue, The Star Spangled Martini combines muddled raspberry, citrus vodka, blue curacao, and a white sugar rim.

Pressed Juicery’s Green Juice
Pressed Juicery’s Green Juice

Here is a sample recipe that comes from Carly Brien of the famed Los Angeles based Press Juicery. Try it for some fresh squeezed green juice inspiration.

4th of July - Three Great Summer Brews
Three Great Summer Brews for the 4th of July

In time for Independence Day, beer geek Joakim Bergman lists his three favorite beers to be enjoyed in the heat of summer.

Coffee House Test - Broadcast Coffee, Seattle
Coffee House Test – Broadcast Coffee, Seattle

The shop owns a simple exterior that leads inside into a warm interior, with wood tables, black chairs and ample lighting.

Grapefruit Margarita Spritzer
Grapefruit Margarita Spritzer

Sitting in the backyard after work, on a warm evening, with a cocktail in hand and a tasty, fresh snack nearby. A perfect image of summer.

Perfect Bourbon Sidecar
Perfect Bourbon Sidecar

It’s cocktail time. And what better cocktail to make than a classic bourbon sidecar.

Cherry Lavender Lemonade
Cherry Lavender Lemonade

The lavender adds a breath of freshness that takes the lemonade to the next level.

Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie
Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie

These serve as a great pre or post workout meal. Add a handful of spinach or kale for more added punch. Adapt whatever fruit you have on hand.

Strawberry and Pimm's Granita
Strawberry and Pimm’s Granita

If you’re a Britain lover like Regula Ysewijn, you will surely love this summery cocktail.

Minty Rhubarb Lemonade
Minty Rhubarb Lemonade

To make this a nerve-soother, add a few ounces of your favorite alcohol. Enjoy!

Coffee House Test - Overflow Coffee Bar
Coffee House Test – Overflow Coffee Bar

If you’re in town for a conference or for different strokes, meander over to Overflow.

Bebop Hop Chocolate Bar
Bebop Hop Chocolate Bar – Beer and Chocolate in an Unholy Union

Resident beer geek Joakim Bergman tries out the BeBop Hop chocolate bar from Lake Champlain Chocolates and the Long Trail Brewing Co.

Homemade Almond Milk
Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade almond milk must be used within 3 days, compared to carton ones can last more than a week, and you have a pretty strong incentive to make your own.

Nourishing Stout and Oat Drink
Nourishing Stout and Oat Drink

The bitter Stout works perfectly with the sweet oats, and even has notes of a coffee with lots of milk.

Pink Ginger Cordial Drink
Pink Ginger Cordial Drink

Pink ginger cordial is the perfect drink for both summer and winter. On a hot summer day it makes a refreshing beverage when served over ice.

Summery Mango Lemonade
Summery Mango Lemonade

This drink is full of vitamin c, as mango is really high in vit c – when served chilled with loads of ice… its just perfect on a hot afternoon.

WineRam Episode 6
WINERAM Episode 6 – Waiheki Island and Stonyridge Vineyards

The sixth and final episode of The WINERAM Experience New Zealand is packed with riveting activities and red wine on Waiheki Island north of Auckland.

Cardamom and Saffron Exotic Iced Tea
Cardamom and Saffron Exotic Iced Tea

Enjoy a cooling and tasty cardamom and saffron ice tea recipe from Lail Hossain.

Turmeric Lassi - Yogurt Smoothie
Turmeric Lassi – Yogurt Smoothie

You can adjust the amount of turmeric up or down, but if you follow the recipe below, you’ll get sweet, creamy, lemon ginger flavor.

Mango-Pineapple Smoothie
Mango-Pineapple Smoothie

The recipe found below is just a basic guideline. You don’t need to follow a recipe and you can add whatever fruit you have.

Coffee House Test - The Cup
Coffee House Test – The Cup

A coffeehouse that does not encourage congregating is one doomed to fail. Sure places like drive-thrus survive as a grab-and-go, but that’s an exception.

Summer Cooler
Rose Syrup and Mint Summer Cooler

A perfect drink for hot summers, easy quick and deliciously refreshing.

Strawberry Milkshake
Simple Strawberry Milkshake

Milkshake is one of those drinks we start to crave for when it’s getting hotter out.

Mango Green Tea Smoothie

It just takes five minutes of your time and six ingredients to make a healthy mango and green tea smoothie.

Cup of Masala Chai
Masala Spice Blend Chai Tea

Masala chai is tea prepared with a blend of spices. The tea leaves are heated with the water, milk and spices from cold as opposed to already hot water.

Papineberry Juice
Papineberry – Exotic Fruit Juice

It contains all the goodness of papaya, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi, flaxseed meal, a dash of ginger powder and a little sage to make it aromatic.

Badam Kheer Milk Drink
Badam Kheer Milk Drink

Badam milk works as a great welcome drink because it can be made the day before and chilled overnight in the refrigerator making the tastes combine better.

Banana Almond Smoothie
Banana Almond Smoothie

This recipe made enough for one, with a little left at the bottom of the blender.

Paan Gulkand Drink
Paan Gulkand Drink

Paan gulkand drink – a summer cooler made with pureed betel leaves, gulkand and almond milk along with basil seeds.

Green Gimlet Cocktail
Green Gimlet Cocktail

This is the cocktail you wanna be sipping on a porch on a lazy summer day while some meat is cooking on the grill.

Spring cocktail - Frühling’s 19
Spring cocktail – Frühling’s 19

If you want to use Campari for this cocktail instead of Aperol, try reducing the amount to 1/2 ounce and increasing the simple syrup to compensate.

Coffee House Test - Fluid Coffee Bar
Coffee House Test – Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid fluidly delivered great coffee and hosts what seems like a great spot to congregate.

Kahlua Coffee Jelly
Kahlua Coffee Jelly

Japanese Coffee Jelly is one of the most popular dessert served in most coffee shops and restaurants in Japan during the summertime.

Sunshine Juice
Sunshine Juice

This juice is powerful and helps boost your immune system after these cold and clammy months.

Homemade Frappuccino

If you have leftover coffee, do not pour it down the drain, just fill them in an ice cube tray and freeze and then pop them in when you are making frapps.

Mango Juice
Mango Juice

If you want to have the real taste of mangoes then don’t look anywhere else and just go for this mango juice.

Spring Cocktail - Honey-Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour
Spring Cocktail – Honey-Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour

Quick, fresh, ridiculously easy version of a whiskey sour, nothing but Meyer lemon juice, orange juice, honey, and bourbon.

Coffee House Test - Metropolis Coffee
Coffee House Test – Metropolis Coffee

If you’re in town, make sure to stop by this Denver gem.

Vanilla and Raspberry Iced Coffee
Vanilla and Raspberry Iced Coffee

Beat the heat with this version of the classic cold coffee. Creamy, with hints of vanilla, it will surely bring spring to you…via a straw.

Cumin Spiced Blood Orange and Citrus Cooler
Cumin Spiced Blood Orange and Citrus Cooler

Jal Jeera is a cooling summer drink from North India and usually a must in any decent Indian restaurant menu.

Ginger Juice

Ginger juice is enriched with a few other healthy ingredients and will get you going in the morning. It’s also a great detox routine.

Roasted Rhubarb, Strawberry and Rosemary Prosecco Cocktail
Roasted Rhubarb, Strawberry and Rosemary Prosecco Cocktail

The strawberry-rhubarb puree sweetens a dry prosecco for a balanced sip and the rosemary just gives it a little something extra.

Watermelon Margaritas
Watermelon Margaritas

You mash up the watermelon with a pinch of sugar, pour it through a fine sieve and into your serving glass, add the liquor, lime and voila.

Pumpkin Juice
Pumpkin Juice

Despite being sweet and rich this drink is very low in calories.

Infused Whisky Trio
Infused Whisky Trio

A trio of whisky cocktails, infused with fresh fruits and an unexpected addition from the grocery store aisle.

Familia Camarena Tequila - Transforming Blue Agave Into a Smooth and Soft Elixir
Familia Camarena Tequila – Transforming Blue Agave Into a Smooth and Soft Elixir

Brenda Benoit and a group of people got together at El Vato Tequila & Tacos Bar in Miami to pair delicious food with Tequila cocktails.

Saint Patrick's Day - Irish Coffee
Saint Patrick’s Day – Irish Coffee

Bill Walsh gives us a splendid Irish Coffee recipe in honor of the looming-right-around-the-corner Saint Patrick’s Day.

Cocolate and Avocado Smoothie
Chocolate and Avocado Smoothie

This sounds completely crazy, but these are actually incredibly good. Get this drink recipe, and many others, on Honest Cooking today.

Tamarind Margaritas
Tamarind Margaritas

These are perfect – not so frozen so they’ll give you head freeze, and perfectly balanced.

Ginger and Apple Bourbon Cocktail
Ginger and Apple Bourbon Cocktail

Bowen Close invites us to try this wonderful ginger and apple bourbon cocktail.

Nimbu Pani - Indian Lemonade
Nimbu Pani – Indian Lemonade

A refreshing combo of lime juice and mint in a simple Indian drink.

WineRam - Wines New Zealand
The WineRam Experience – Episode 4

Episode 4 takes us just outside Martinborough in Wairarapa hunting with Glen Ora Hunting Adventures before touring Martinborough Vineyard.

Ginger and Cardamom Tea
Ginger and Cardamom Tea

Since the season of winter is still going on, having ginger tea on a regular basis is a sure shot strategy to stay healthy.

Healthy Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Milkshake
Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Milkshake

Faith Gorsky shows us one of her favorite milkshake recipes.

Fresh Beetroot Juice
Winter Vitamin – Fresh Beetroot Juice

Beetroot has a rich, earthy flavour with a mild, bitter edge, and is perfect for making a Vitamin booster in the harsh winter months.

Cherry Margaritas
Cherry Margarita

If you’re keen on cocktails, try out this recipe for a cherry margarita that will blow your mind.

Roadtrips, Mexico, Chocolate and Champurrado

Champurrado is a slightly spicier and thicker version of hot chocolate. Drink it to ward off the winter blues.

Homemade Grape Squash Juice
Homemade Grape Juice

Wonderfully simple and free from any artificial flavors, quench your thirst with this homemade grape juice.

Classic Mardi Gras Cocktail – The Hurricane

Even if the name today invokes memories of horror and hurt in New Orleans, this classic cocktail has been called the Hurricane since the 40s

Winter Margarita Recipe Blood Orange and Ginger
Winter Margarita – Blood Orange and Ginger

Brittany Everett with a wintery take on a margarita, dressed up with blood orange and ginger.