A Spicy Mint Julep Spritz Recipe For National Spritz Day

August 1st is National Spritz Day and the most famous spritz cocktail in the U.S. is the Aperol Spritz. We love it, but how about something new: a Mint Julep Spritz recipe (below)? What’s a spritz? A spritz is a wine-based cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur such as Aperol, Campari, or Cynar, and…
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RECIPE: Christmas Mocktail

[1] A pomegranate spritz—juice and club soda—is a non-alcoholic alternative to holiday cocktails (photo © Rawpixel | Pexels). [2] Festive, biodegradable paper straws. These are available on Amazon (photo © Ououps).   Here’s a holiday beverage that’s non-alcoholic, fun, even good for you. For those who don’t drink alcohol, or don’t want any more of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sparkling Juice

Love fruit juice but not the calories? You can juice up for one-fourth the calories and carbs by turning your juice drink into a sparkling juice “spritzer”: Just fill the glass 1/4 full with fruit juice and top off with club soda or seltzer. You also can: Mix the recipe by using 1/2 juice and…
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RECIPE: Almond Ale Spritzer

Looking for palate excitement this year? Like eating on the cutting edge? McCormick’s 2010 Flavor Forecast offers 10 new ways to pair food and spices. How does a spice company decide what’s hot? The flavor experts at McCormick team up with leading chefs, food writers and other culinary authorities to identify the top flavor pairings…
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