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Have you tried a Lychee Martini? It’s sometimes called “lichitini” or “lycheetini.” Today’s cocktail recipe is sweet, strong and complex. You will love the mix of delicate floral flavors in this delicious cocktail. This recipe is perfect for your next celebration. More recipes: Espresso Martini, Chocolate Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, Dry Martini, Snickerdoodle Martini, Vodka…

Have you tried a Lychee Martini? It’s sometimes called “lichitini” or “lycheetini.” Today’s cocktail recipe is sweet, strong and complex. You will love the mix of delicate floral flavors in this delicious cocktail. This recipe is perfect for your next celebration. More recipes: Espresso Martini, Chocolate Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, Dry Martini, Snickerdoodle Martini, Vodka Martini Recipe, Cosmopolitan, Appletini, Paper Plane, French Martini, Vesper Martini. Ingredients in a Lychee Martini Vodka – The main spirit in this martini is vodka. Orange Liqueur – I used Grand Marnier. Lychee Puree – I found mine here. You may also use lychee juice. Lychee Fruit – I used a can of lychees. The best glass to serve a lychee martini in is a classic martini glass. I also used these gold cocktail picks to hold the fruit as a garnish. Directions In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, orange liqueur and lychee puree with ice. Shake for 15 seconds until icy cold. Strain and pour into a martini glass and serve with lychee fruit as a garnish. What is a lychee fruit? A lychee is a tropical fruit native to south China. Lychees are very juicy with notes of floral. Imagine a grape with a slight rose flavor—that is the best way I can describe the flavor of lychee. They are delicious. Lychee are an asian fruit and can be rare to find fresh lychee at many United States grocery stores. They do also grow in Hawaii and Florida. When you can’t find fresh lychee, we recommend canned lychee for this recipe. Tips for Making This drink is balanced, but not sweet. If you prefer more sweetness, add half an ounce to one ounce of simple syrup to this recipe before shaking. If you find the drink too sweet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before shaking. This will add a bit of tartness. If you dislike vodka, I recommend replacing it with gin for a different take on this recipe. If you want to add more color to your cocktail, you can garnish with an additional wedge of lime and an edible flower.You can also add garnish such as strawberry, fresh mint or watermelon balls. Add a shot of elderflower liqueur to maximize the floral flavors. You can store leftover lychee martinis in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Shake with fresh ice before serving again. More recipes you may like: Tropical Smoothie Cherry Limeade Recipe Frozen Tropical Sangria Fruit Salad 40+ Picnic Food Ideas FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What does a lychee taste like? Imagine a juicy grape with a subtle flavor of rose. What is a lychee martini made of? Vodka, orange liqueur, lychee puree and lychee fruit. Print Lychee Martini Course Drinks Cuisine American, Chinese Keyword caramel apple martini, lychee martini Prep Time 3 minutes minutes Servings 1 cocktail Calories 352kcal Author Elsie Larson Ingredients 2½ ounces vodka 2 ounces orange liqueur 2 ounces lychee puree 2 lychees Instructions In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, orange liqueur and lychee puree with ice. Shake for 15 seconds until icy cold. Pour into a martini glass and serve with lychee fruit as a garnish. Notes This drink is balanced, but not sweet. If you prefer a sweeter martini, add half an ounce to one ounce of simple syrup to this recipe before shaking. If you dislike vodka, I recommend replacing it with gin for a different take on this recipe. If you want to add more color to your cocktail, you can garnish with an additional wedge of lime. Nutrition Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Yes. Yes, it’s true. All your problems are solved now that this information has come into your life. Homemade cookie butter from any cookie! I hope you appreciate the hours I’ve spent with cookies over the last couple of days—all the tasting and sampling of cookie after cookie. It was all for you guys! But seriously,…

Yes. Yes, it’s true. All your problems are solved now that this information has come into your life. Homemade cookie butter from any cookie! I hope you appreciate the hours I’ve spent with cookies over the last couple of days—all the tasting and sampling of cookie after cookie. It was all for you guys! But seriously, we wanted to bring you a recipe that would work for any cookie. So we searched until we found the perfect base for our cookie butter, and I think we found it! You can either make one of our many delish cookie recipes to use for this, or you can buy some at the store to get started. Related: Cookie Dough Dip, Oreo Dip, Dunkaroo Funfetti Dip, and 30+ Easy No-Bake Desserts. Cookie Butter (with any cookie!), makes 1 1/2 cups 2 cups cookie crumbs 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup evaporated milk water as needed jars with lids for gifting/storage First, you’ll want to make your cookie crumbs. If you have a cookie with no creamy middle filling (like a chocolate chip or sugar cookie), then you can put them straight into the food processor. If you do have a filling (like an Oreo or Nutter Butter would), then you’ll want to open the cookie and scrape out the filling with a butter knife first. You want a dry crumb to work with, so the filling has to be removed. Some cookies have a solid middle that you can’t open and get to (like a Milano cookie), but I think that would be OK since the chocolate chip cookies have some chocolate bits mixed in and they turned out fine. Place your cookies into a food processor and blend until it forms a very fine powder. You’ll need 2 cups, so just keep blending cookies until you get there (since all the cookies are different sizes or have two sides per cookie, the number of cookies needed won’t be the same). In a small saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until melted, and then stir in your sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until it’s all melted together. Starting with 1/2 cup of the liquid, pour it into your cookie crumbs and mix together with a spoon. Keep adding small amounts of the liquid until the cookie butter is just wet enough to stay together. Depending on how dry the cookie is to begin with, you’ll need more or less liquid. Really buttery cookies (like the sugar cookies) didn’t need nearly as much as the drier Oreo cookies, so just keep checking and stirring as you add the liquid. Once your cookie butter is blended, allow it to cool in the fridge for an hour or two. If you want to, you can actually stop at this point, and it will taste delicious. But if you want to make the cookie butter smoother and easier to dip things in, then remove the cookie butter from the fridge and stir very small amounts of water (start with 1/8 teaspoon) into the dough. At first it will look like the water is separating from the dough, but just keep stirring and mashing. You should start to notice that the cookie butter loosens up a bit as you stir in more water. Keep adding and stirring until you get to a consistency you like and refrigerate the mixture again. Store your cookie butter in the fridge and it should be good for at least a week or two. It may be good for even longer but it usually doesn’t last long enough to find out! And here’s a quick video tutorial of the process: I love all my cookie butter children equally, buuuut, the Oreo is my secret favorite. I am addicted to chocolate-covered pretzels, so you can imagine how good dipping pretzels into the Oreo cookie butter is. Elsie ate it with apples one morning for breakfast! And of course, spooning the cookie butter into jars (these small jars with wooden lids are really cute for gifting) and adding a simple paper label makes your homemade treat the perfect gift! If you’d rather just skip to the eating part, you can also just buy some already made cookie butter and get to the good part faster. If you are gifting these, they would be a great gift with a cute apron or some pretty kitchen utensils, too. What cookies would you use to make yours? xo. Laura Print Homemade Cookie Butter an easy homemade cookie butter recipe (using any cookie!) Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword cookie butter Servings 1.5 cups Calories 1307kcal Ingredients 2 cups cookie crumbs ½ stick butter ½ cup condensed milk sweetened ¼ cup milk evaporated water as needed US Customary – Metric Instructions First you’ll want to make your cookie crumbs. If you have a cookie with no creamy middle filling (like a chocolate chip or sugar cookie), then you can put them straight into the food processor. If you do have a filling (like an Oreo or Nutter Butter would), then you’ll want to open the cookie and scrape out the filling with a butter knife first. You want a dry crumb to work with, so the filling has to be removed. Some cookies have a solid middle that you can’t open and get to (like a Milano cookie), but I think that would be OK since the chocolate chip cookies have some chocolate bits mixed in and they turned out fine. Place your cookies into the food processor and blend until it forms a very fine powder. You’ll need 2 cups, so just keep blending cookies until you get there (since all the cookies are different sizes or have two sides per cookie, the number of cookies needed won’t be the same). In a small saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until melted, and then stir in your sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until it’s all melted together. Starting with 1/2 cup of the liquid, pour it into your cookie crumbs and mix together with a spoon. Keep adding small amounts of the liquid until the cookie butter is just wet enough to stay together. Depending on how dry the cookie is to begin with, you’ll need more or less liquid. Really buttery cookies (like the sugar cookies) didn’t need nearly as much as the drier Oreo cookies, so just keep checking and stirring as you add the liquid. Once your cookie butter is blended, allow it to cool in the fridge for an hour or two. If you want to, you can actually stop at this point, and it will taste delicious. But if you want to make the cookie butter smoother and easier to dip things in, then remove the cookie butter from the fridge and stir very small amounts of water (start with 1/8 teaspoon) into the dough. At first it will look like the water is separating from the dough, but just keep stirring and mashing. You should start to notice that the cookie butter loosens up a bit as you stir in more water. Keep adding and stirring until you get to a consistency you like and refrigerate the mixture again. Store your cookie butter in the fridge and it should be good for at least a week or two. It may be good for even longer but it usually doesn’t last long enough to find out! And here’s a quick video tutorial of the process: Nutrition Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1307kcal | Carbohydrates: 142g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 86g | Vitamin A: 1394IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 4mg

I’ve been learning to make every type of mocktail—on a quest to try them all and become the best hostess ever! If you have ever loved a Shirley Temple, you will love a Roy Rogers drink. Similar to the Shirley Temple it’s simply a lot more fun to order a drink named after a famous…

I’ve been learning to make every type of mocktail—on a quest to try them all and become the best hostess ever! If you have ever loved a Shirley Temple, you will love a Roy Rogers drink. Similar to the Shirley Temple it’s simply a lot more fun to order a drink named after a famous actor than a basic cola with grenadine. Roy Rogers, known as King of the Cowboys, called this one of his favorite drinks. The Roy Rogers mocktail is a non-alcoholic mixed drink that tastes like a cherry coke. Related: Shirley Temple Drink, Butterbeer, Virgin Mojito, Arnold Palmer, Wendy’s Frosty, Cherry Limeade, Homemade Fruit Punch, Agua Fresca and Easy Homemade Grenadine. Table of Contents Roy Rogers Drink – A Brief History What is in a Roy Rogers Drink? How to Mix a Roy Rogers Tips for Making More Recipes to Try: Roy Rogers Drink – A Brief History The Roy Rogers drink has always been an alcohol-free drink, and it’s a drink you could have ordered at an old-fashioned soda shop. The famous mocktail was named after Roy Rogers, who acted in western films and musical cowboy movies in the 1940s and 1950s. Roy Rogers didn’t drink alcohol, so it makes sense that he had a soda drink named after him. The drink originally became famous in 1950s soda shops and in time has become an iconic mocktail to order when you want a fun drink that doesn’t contain alcohol. Like the Shirley Temple, it’s a fun sounding drink to order to feel fancy (something my 5- and 8-year-old daughters love to do in restaurants!). Let yourself feel fancy, we say! What is in a Roy Rogers Drink? Cola – I used Coca-Cola since it’s classic and so delicious. You can also choose a sugar free or organic cola if you like. Grenadine Syrup – You can buy grenadine syrup at many stores, and we also have an easy recipe to make your own grenadine (it’s a syrup made with pomegranate juice that is a bright red color). Maraschino Cherry – A must! Use one or a few. Ice Cubes Pebble or crushed ice is perfect if you have it. The best glassware option to serve a Roy Rogers in is a collins glass or a highball glass. I also love to use glass straws for my homemade drinks. How to Mix a Roy Rogers Fill a cup with ice and add half an ounce of grenadine to one ounce if you want it very sweet. Pour cola to top it off. Give it a gentle stir with a straw to mix. Garnish with a nice bright red maraschino cherry and your work here is done. Enjoy! Tips for Making Add lime To make a more balanced version add just half an ounce of grenadine and the juice of half a lime. This will balance some of the sweetness with acidity and you will taste a bit more tartness. Fresh mint Add fresh mint as a garnish to enhance the sensory experience of this soda drink. Roy Rogers cocktail If you are dead set on turning this into a cocktail, keep the lime and add two ounces of dark rum, whiskey or vodka. You can use a shot of liquor of your choosing. If you add a shot of vodka Roy Rogers himself may not approve, but we won’t judge. Organic Cola If you want to make a healthier version with less sugar, try substituting cola for a prebiotic drink such as Olipop or Poppi. More Recipes to Try: Pizza– Deep Dish Pizza Recipe, Chocolate Chip Pizza, Pizza Dough, Pizza Sauce Appetizers– Pinwheel Sandwiches, 30+ Finger Foods for a Party Non-Alcoholic Drinks– We love an easy mocktail! Orange Julius, Pumpkin Juice, Italian Soda, Bubble Tea, Root Beer Float, More Mocktail Recipes. Desserts– Kool-Aid Pie, Chocolate Cake Pops, Chocolate Covered Strawberries FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Does a Roy Rogers drink contain alcohol? Nope! Roy Rogers didn’t drink alcohol and his namesake drink is a classic soda shop drink that over time has become a classic mocktail as well. What’s in a Roy Rogers drink? Cola, grenadine syrup, maraschino cherry, and ice. What is grenadine made of? Grenadine is made of pomegranate juice, sugar and orange flower water. See our homemade grenadine recipe for more. Print Roy Rogers Drink Learn to make a Roy Rogers—a classic mocktail drink Course Drinks Cuisine American Keyword roy rogers, roy rogers drink, roy rogers recipe Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Calories 109kcal Author Elsie Larson Ingredients ½ ounce Grenadine Syrup 6 ounces Cola 1 Maraschino Cherry US Customary – Metric Instructions Fill a cup with ice and add half an ounce of grenadine to one ounce if you want it very sweet. Top it off with cola. Stir well. Garnish with a nice bright red maraschino cherry and serve immediately. Notes To make a more balanced “adult version,” add just half an ounce of grenadine and the juice of half a lime. This will balance some of the sweetness with acidity and is delicious. Add fresh mint as a garnish to enhance the sensory experience of this soda drink. If you are dead set on turning this into a cocktail, keep the lime and add two ounces of dark rum or whiskey. I don’t think Roy Rogers would approve, but if you must, you must. We won’t judge! Nutrition Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Dessert cocktails are absolutely delicious and this smooth, sweet and boozy chocolate martini recipe is my favorite. This easy recipe is rich and chocolate-y but isn’t cloying, even with the swirl of chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings on top. If you love chocolate like I do, I think you’re going to be obsessed. Related: Espresso…

Dessert cocktails are absolutely delicious and this smooth, sweet and boozy chocolate martini recipe is my favorite. This easy recipe is rich and chocolate-y but isn’t cloying, even with the swirl of chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings on top. If you love chocolate like I do, I think you’re going to be obsessed. Related: Espresso Martini, Dry Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, Lychee Martini, Cosmo Recipe, Appletini, French Martini, Vesper Martini Chocolate Martini Ingredients Chocolate Liqueur I used Godiva chocolate liqueur. Irish Cream Liqueur Such as Bailey’s. Vodka Unflavored is best. Chocolate Syrup For garnishing the inside of your glass. Grated Chocolate for garnish The best glassware to serve a martini in is a classic martini glass. We have dozens of recipes to make using these timeless glasses. How to make a Chocolate Martini This is a straightforward drink to mix. My favorite part of making this drink is the chocolate syrup swirl. Drizzle chocolate syrup into a chilled martini glass and set aside. Shake equal parts chocolate liqueur, Irish cream and vodka with ice, then pour in the the prepared glass. Garnish with grated chocolate for a classy finish. Recipe Variations If you want to make this martini a little less boozy, feel free to use heavy cream instead of Irish cream. Swap the chocolate liqueur for a flavored chocolate liqueur like peppermint to create a seasonal drink. Try a flavored vodka if you want to add a subtle flavor like cherry or raspberry to your chocolate martini. Tips for making I found that chilling the martini glass for a few minutes beforehand helps set the syrup so the lines don’t run too much. Add a sprig of mint or an orange slice if you want to add a natural garnish. Creme De Cacao is an interchangeable ingredient with Chocolate Liqueur. More Chocolate Recipes to try: Oreo Truffles Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies Cookie Dough Dip Hot Chocolate Recipe Favorite Homemade Brownies It’s so easy to double everything to make two drinks— Valentine’s Day treat, maybe? You can serve this chocolate martini in a classic martini glass, a coupe glass, or something unique like this. Cheers! Print Easy Chocolate Martini A deliciously sweet at-home chocolate martini recipe. Course Drinks Cuisine American Keyword chocolate martini, martini Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 1 Calories 275kcal Author Kayleigh Kosmas Ingredients 2 ounces chocolate liqueur 2 ounces Irish cream liqueur or heavy cream 2 ounces vodka chocolate syrup chocolate grated US Customary – Metric Instructions Drizzle chocolate syrup into a martini glass and set aside. Add the chocolate liqueur, Irish cream and vodka to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Pour and garnish with chocolate shavings. Nutrition Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g | Iron: 0.01mg

After today, you will never buy sour mix again! Making your own homemade sweet and sour mix is easy to do and so worth it. It’s much more delicious than store bought mix and you can whip up a batch in your kitchen with a few ingredients. When I was younger, an Amaretto Sour was the first…

After today, you will never buy sour mix again! Making your own homemade sweet and sour mix is easy to do and so worth it. It’s much more delicious than store bought mix and you can whip up a batch in your kitchen with a few ingredients. When I was younger, an Amaretto Sour was the first cocktail I learned to make at home. I loved it because I couldn’t taste the alcohol. These days, I enjoy a Whiskey Sour and a New York Sour. Creating your own sour mix is a great refrigerator staple for making quick and easy cocktails at home. You can make so many fun drinks with your homemade sour mix including the famous Green Tea Shot. Related: Homemade Margarita Mix, Homemade Old Fashioned Mix, Simple Syrup, Mint Simple Syrup, Ingredients in Homemade Sour Mix 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice How to Make Sour Mix To make this citrus simple syrup, begin by juicing lemons and limes. I use a hand juicer. Freshly squeezed juice is worth the effort and makes the most delicious sour mix. Pour the sugar and water into a sauce pan and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the citrus juice in last. Remove from heat and let it cool completely before decanting. Use a fine mesh strainer to decant it into a bottle. I used this bottle from Amazon. Add a label if you like—this is especially helpful for guests and parties. Tips for Making Homemade Sour Mix can be refrigerated for a minimum of two weeks. I normally keep mine for a month or so. Choose a cute bottle and add a homemade label. Feel free to swap some of the citrus for what you have on hand such as oranges or grapefruits. If you use sweet citrus like oranges, reduce the sugar a bit. Drinks You Can Make with Homemade Sour Mix: Other recipes you may like: Amaretto Sours Simple Whiskey Sours Frozen Pisco Sours Peach and Basil Whiskey Sour FAQ Frequently Asked Questions How long does this syrup last? This simple syrup should be refrigerated and will last a minimum of two weeks. I often keep mine for a month or more. Where can I get a bottle like yours? I found my cute bottle on Amazon. It comes with the gold dispenser on the top. I made my own label using rubber stamps. Print Homemade Sour Mix Recipe for making sour mix for cocktails at home. Course Drinks Cuisine American Keyword cocktail mix, sour mix Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 71kcal Author Elsie Larson Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed US Customary – Metric Instructions To make this citrus simple syrup, begin by juicing lemons and limes. I use a hand juicer. Freshly squeezed juice is worth the effort and makes the most delicious sour mix. Pour the sugar and water into a sauce pan and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the citrus juice in last. Remove from heat and let it cool completely before decanting. Use a fine mesh strainer to decant it into a bottle. I used this bottle from Amazon. Add a label if you like—this is especially helpful for guests and parties. Notes Homemade Sour Mix can be refrigerated for a minimum of two weeks. I normally keep mine for a month or so. Choose a cute bottle and add a homemade label. Feel free to swap some of the citrus for what you have on hand such as oranges or grapefruits. If you use sweet citrus like oranges, reduce the sugar a bit. Nutrition Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.03mg Print Homemade Sour Mix Keyword sour mix Servings 20 Calories 45kcal Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 cups fresh lemon and lime juice strain out the pulp Instructions First, combine the water and sugar in a small pot and simmer until the sugar completely dissolves. Turn down the heat and add the lemon and lime juice. Remove from heat and let the mixture cook before straining it a final time into an airtight glass container. Keeps for a minimum of two weeks in the refrigerator. You do not have to refrigerate more syrups, but I like to when there is a high content of fresh ingredients, so it lasts a little bit longer. Nutrition Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.03mg

The Kamikaze shooter is one of the most popular shot recipes. Made of vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice this simple recipe. This drink is a favorite to new drinkers with its sweet, tart flavor. Along with the Lemon Drop Shot the Kamikaze is the most popular vodka shot recipe. More vodka cocktails: Moscow Mule, Screwdriver Drink, White Tea Shot, Appletini, Vodka Jello Shots, Buttery…

The Kamikaze shooter is one of the most popular shot recipes. Made of vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice this simple recipe. This drink is a favorite to new drinkers with its sweet, tart flavor. Along with the Lemon Drop Shot the Kamikaze is the most popular vodka shot recipe. More vodka cocktails: Moscow Mule, Screwdriver Drink, White Tea Shot, Appletini, Vodka Jello Shots, Buttery Nipple Shot. Ingredients in a Kamikaze Shot Vodka choose a quality, unflavored vodka. Orange Liqueur such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec. Lime Juice freshly squeezed is best. Here’s a link to the exact shot glasses I used. I love this cocktail shaker as well. Instructions In a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until ice cold. Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately. What does a Kamikaze shot taste like? A Kamikaze recipe is very close to a vodka margarita. It’s also reminiscent of a cosmopolitan. It tastes sweet and citrusy. How to make a Kamikaze cocktail If you don’t like shots and prefer to sip, here’s how to change this recipe into a cocktail. A Kamikaze drink is essentially a vodka margarita. It’s sweet, tart and easy to drink. Keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 full ounce. Serve in a martini glass. Expert Tips Choose a quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnoff or Grey Goose. If you would like to add a garnish, a tiny lime wedge is a great option! Substitutions- You can substitute fresh lime juice for sour mix or bottled lime juice, however we strongly recommend sticking with fresh lime juice if you can. Variations Kamikaze Cocktail To turn this shot into a cocktail, keep the recipe exactly the same, but increase the lime juice to 1 full ounce. Serve in a martini glass. Lemon Drop When you swap the lime juice for lemon juice you have a Lemon Drop Shot. Blue Kamikaze Shot swap the orange liqueur from Blue Curacao liqueur for a blue colored shot. Pink Kamikaze Shot add a splash of cranberry juice to this recipe to create a pink version of this shot. Blue Raspberry Kamikaze Use Raspberry Vodka, Blue Curacao and fresh lime juice to create this variation. Any Color Kamikaze Choose a flavored vodka that is brightly colored to change this recipe to any color you like. Perfect for themed parties. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions How was the Kamikaze Shot invented? This shot was created at an American naval base in Japan after World War II and gained popularity in the 1970s and ’80s as vodka cocktails soared in popularity. Can you use Rose’s Lime Juice? Yes. You can use Rose’s lime juice for this recipe. However fresh lime juice is by far the most delicious option in my opinion. What ingredients are in a Kamikaze shot? A Kamikaze shot is made with vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. More Shot Recipes Popular Shots– Green Tea Shot, White Tea Shot, Mexican Candy Shot. Creamy Shots– Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Birthday Cake Shot, Oatmeal Cookie Shot, Scooby Snack Shot. Bomb Shots– Jäger Bomb, Boilermaker, Vegas Bomb, Cherry Bomb, Flaming Dr. Pepper. Novelty Shots– Vodka Jello Shots, Pudding Shots. Print Kamikaze Shot Learn to make this classic shot recipe. Course Drinks Cuisine American Keyword kamikaze, kamikaze drink, kamikaze shot Prep Time 3 minutes minutes Servings 1 shot Calories 202kcal Author Elsie Larson Equipment 1 cocktail shaker 1 shot glass Ingredients 2 ounces vodka ¾ ounce orange liqueur ¾ ounce lime juice fresh Instructions In a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until ice cold. Pour into a shot glass and serve immediately. Notes Choose a quality vodka. I usually buy Titos, Smirnoff or Grey Goose. If you would like to add a garnish, a tiny lime wedge is a great option! Substitutions- You can substitute fresh lime juice for sour mix or bottled lime juice, however we strongly recommend sticking with fresh lime juice if you can. Nutrition Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg

We make a lot of stir fry at our house and today I’m here to share the best recipe for homemade stir fry sauce. This five minute recipe is so easy to make! I think being able to make a great stir fry is one of those meals everyone should know—it should be taught in…

We make a lot of stir fry at our house and today I’m here to share the best recipe for homemade stir fry sauce. This five minute recipe is so easy to make! I think being able to make a great stir fry is one of those meals everyone should know—it should be taught in schools as a basic life skill. I love rice, I love noodles and I love using up whatever leftover meats and vegetables are sitting in my fridge. While yes, you could certainly use a store-bought stir fry sauce I think there’s a lot of value in being able to throw one together from things you likely already have on hand. This easy stir fry sauce recipe is flavorful, slightly sweet and a little bit spicy. It goes great with almost anything you are throwing into your stir fry. Related: Sweet Chili Sauce, Spring Roll Sauce, Dumpling Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Orange Chicken Sauce. Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients Soy sauce – You can use tradition soy sauce or low sodium or gluten-free. Chicken stock – Or chicken broth. Sesame oil – Adds depth of flavor. Rice vinegar Worcestershire sauce Garlic – Fresh garlic, minced. Ginger – Fresh ginger, minced. Brown sugar Red pepper flakes – For a little kick. While this may seem like a lot of ingredients, keep in mind that many of them are either shelf stable or can be stored in the refrigerator for long periods (so you can use them up over time). How to Make Stir Fry Sauce In a small- to medium-size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved. Another option is to add all the ingredients to a jar, like a mason jar, with a lid. Then shake well until the sugar has dissolved. Now you can pour the stir fry sauce over your stir fry mixture while cooking in a large skillet or pan. Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This makes about a cup of sauce (the perfect amount), so I can typically use this recipe twice. But it depends how much stir fry you are making/how big your family is. Tips & Substitutions Instead of soy sauce, you could use low-sodium soy sauce, liquid aminos or gluten-free soy sauce. You can substitute vegetable or beef stock for chicken if you prefer. You may also use vegetable broth if you want to make a vegan stir fry sauce. If you don’t have sesame oil and don’t want to buy it, you can use another cooking oil like olive oil. But, I do think the flavor of the sesame oil adds to this recipe. If you don’t have rice vinegar and don’t want to buy it, you can use apple cider vinegar. I like the sweetness of rice vinegar, but ACV will work well too. Instead of brown sugar, you could use granulated white, honey, or maple syrup. You can also reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer. I don’t feel this sauce needs a thickening agent. However, if you do prefer one, add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch when whisking together. Secret ingredient—many people claim ketchup is the secret ingredient in stir fry sauce. It gives a boost of flavor. I use it in my easy Pad Thai recipe, it’s good! If you try it, start small and let us know what you think. You may also want to reduce the sugar if you add ketchup as the ketchup will add more sweetness. Stir Fry Recipe Ideas Learn how to build the perfect stir fry. We love to use veggies, broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and carrots in our stir fry. You can also add protein such as shrimp, beef, pork or chicken. More Stir Fry and Asian Fushion Recipes Chow Mein Fried Rice Hoisin Sauce Ponzu Sauce Teriyaki Sauce Yum Sauce Sweet Chili Sauce Dumpling Sauce Spring Roll Sauce How to make Fresh Spring Rolls Cucumber Salad Enoki Mushrooms Pineapple Fried Rice Shrimp Lo Mein Pad Thai Pad See Ew Pineapple Fried Rice Air Fryer Tofu Frequently Asked Questions What is stir fry sauce made of? Soy sauce, chicken stock, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, fresh minced garlic, fresh minced ginger, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. How do you make stir fry taste like it’s from a restaurant? Use high quality ingredients and aromatics such as garlic, ginger, green onions, chilies and spices. Print Stir Fry Sauce Course condiment Cuisine American, Asian Keyword sauce, stir fry sauce Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 31kcal Author Emma Chapman Ingredients ½ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Instructions In a small- to medium-size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved. Another option is to add all the ingredients to a jar, like a mason jar, with a lid. Then shake well until the sugar has dissolved. Now you can pour the stir fry sauce over your stir fry mixture while cooking. Notes The serving size I’ve listed is 8. To me, this amount of stir fry sauce is perfect for two separate uses, both meals serving around 4 each time. Instead of soy sauce, you could use low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos. You can substitute vegetable or beef stock for chicken if you prefer. If you don’t have sesame oil and don’t want to buy it, you can use another cooking oil like olive oil. But, I do think the flavor of the sesame oil adds to this recipe. If you don’t have rice vinegar and don’t want to buy it, you can use apple cider vinegar. I like the sweetness of rice vinegar, but ACV will work well too. Instead of brown sugar, you could use granulated white, honey, or maple syrup. You can also reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer. I don’t feel this sauce needs a thickening agent. However, if you do prefer one, add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch when whisking together. Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up a week. Nutrition Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg

We make air fryer chicken tenders (store-bought and homemade) at home with our toddler a LOT. And while I am all for a drive-thru meal when we are on a road trip or at an airport, it’s not a big part of our regular life. So, it’s nice to know how to make your own…

We make air fryer chicken tenders (store-bought and homemade) at home with our toddler a LOT. And while I am all for a drive-thru meal when we are on a road trip or at an airport, it’s not a big part of our regular life. So, it’s nice to know how to make your own Chick-fil-A sauce. This Chick-fil-A sauce recipe is made from just four simple ingredients. These are things I usually already have in your refrigerator most of the time. The recipe I’m sharing below, to me, tastes exactly like the restaurant version. But when you make it yourself you can customize it to your preferences. Related: I love this sauce recipe on everything from baked chicken, air fryer wings (as the dipping sauce) to air fryer French fries. It’s great on store-bought air fryer fries, like waffle fries, too! Try our spicy mayo recipe. Ingredients Mayo – I like real mayo but Miracle Whip is fine too Mustard – Standard, yellow mustard BBQ sauce – Any store-bought brand you like works Honey I will note, if you want this to taste like a copycat Chick-fil-A sauce then you will want to use the most basic (plain) ingredient options. If you use a spicy BBQ sauce, for example, it will not taste as much like the restaurant version. How to make Chick-fil-A Sauce In a small- to medium-size mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir until well combined, the sauce will be an orange color. The amounts listed will make about 1/3 cup of sauce. Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you want to make a larger amount. Tips & Substitutions If you want to add a little heat, use a spicy BBQ sauce or add 1/4 teaspoon or more of cayenne. If you want to make a vegan version of this, you can substitute the mayo for Vegenaise (or similar vegan mayo option) and the honey for maple syrup or agave. Sometimes I will use dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard as I like the slightly more spicy flavor. More Sauce & Dressing Recipes Honey mustard dressing Ranch dressing Homemade BBQ sauce How to make Mayonnaise 3 Easy Spring Roll Sauces Alfredo sauce Seafood sauce Big Mac Sauce Print Chick Fil A Sauce how to make a copycat version of this beloved sauce Course condiment Cuisine American Keyword sauce Prep Time 2 minutes minutes Total Time 2 minutes minutes Servings 2 Calories 239kcal Author Emma Chapman Ingredients ¼ cup mayo 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon honey Instructions In a small- to medium-size mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir until well combined, the sauce will be an orange color. The amounts listed will make about 1/3 cup of sauce. Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you want to make a larger amount. Notes If you want this to taste like a copycat Chick-fil-A sauce, then you will want to use the most basic (plain) ingredient options. If you use a spicy BBQ sauce, for example, it will not taste as much like the restaurant version. Nutrition Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

The Paper Plane cocktail recipe is a great bourbon drink to add to your home bar skillset. If you love to order fancy and unique cocktails, this recipe is a must for you. The combination of bourbon, Aperol, amaro and lemon juice is a bright orange cocktail that is citrusy, botanical and warming with the perfect sweet and bitter balance. Related: Negroni, Rusty Nail, Espresso…

The Paper Plane cocktail recipe is a great bourbon drink to add to your home bar skillset. If you love to order fancy and unique cocktails, this recipe is a must for you. The combination of bourbon, Aperol, amaro and lemon juice is a bright orange cocktail that is citrusy, botanical and warming with the perfect sweet and bitter balance. Related: Negroni, Rusty Nail, Espresso Martini, Bee’s Knees, Boulevardier, Aviation, Spaghett, The Last Word, Aperol Spritz. Ingredients in a Paper Plane Bourbon – Adds sweetness and warmth to this recipe. Aperol – A citrusy, botanical liqueur that gives this recipe color and flavor. Amaro Nonino – This sweet liqueur adds unique flavor and depth. Lemon Juice – Fresh citrus for the perfect balance. The best glassware choice for this cocktail is a coupe glass. I used a gold cocktail pick to secure my tiny paper airplane garnish. Instructions In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice cubes, pour in bourbon, Aperol and Amaro Nonino. Then add freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled. Pour into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a tiny paper plane or an orange twist. What does a Paper Plane drink taste like? This is a sweet and strong cocktail. Composed of equal parts bourbon, Aperol, amero and lemon juice, this drink is balanced. It’s both bitter and sweet. The top flavor is citrus, followed by notes of botanical bitters and woodsy bourbon. The Paper Plane is a modern take on the Last Word Cocktail, which is another equal parts drink made using gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime juice. Although these two drinks have few ingredients in common, the unique combination of citrus, botanical liqueurs and liquor to create a unique sweet and strong cocktail are the same. The two drinks are cousins and happen to be two of my personal favorite cocktails. Try both and see which recipe you love most. History We share cocktails all the time here on the blog and I’ve honestly never seen such a recent instant classic! Most popular drinks have been around more than 100 years, or close to it! This drink was created by bartender Sam Ross in 2008. Sam is a well known bartender and the co-owner of Attaboy and Diamond Reef in New York City. Although Ross is a NYC bartender, he created this recipe specifically for The Violet Hour in Chicago. He named the drink after the M.I.A. song “Paper Planes,” which he says he was listening to constantly at the time. On creating the recipe, Ross recalls, “That .75-ounce of bourbon, to be sure, I tried it with every type of spirit — rye, applejack, brandy — to really make sure that bourbon was the right fit. And it was.” Tips for Making If you don’t have Aperol on hand, you can substitute in Campari, but the resulting cocktail will be more bitter (add a bit of simple syrup, to taste, to counteract this). Amaron Nonino is a bit pricey (around $50 per bottle) and can be tricky to find. Some substitutions are Amaro Averna, Amaro Montenegro or Cynar (which is Italian Amaro). Garnish ideas: A tiny paper plane is the most adorable garnish. Other ideas are a lemon peel or orange twist. Serving Suggestions Appetizers – 30+ Finger Food Recipes Meal Ideas – 60+ Dinner Recipe Ideas More Cocktails – 50+ Fun Cocktails to Make At Home Nonalcoholic Drinks – Roy Rogers, Shirley Temple, Virgin Mojito FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What is in a Paper Plane cocktail? Equal parts bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and lemon juice. Is Paper Plane a strong cocktail? Yes, the Paper Plane is a spirit forward cocktail. Is the Paper Plane cocktail made with Aperol or Campari? The Paper Plane is made with Aperol. Print Paper Plane Cocktail Learn to make a Paper Plane cocktail using only four ingredients. Course Drinks Cuisine American Keyword paper plane, paper plane cocktail, paper plane drink Prep Time 3 minutes minutes Servings 1 cocktail Calories 119kcal Author Elsie Larson Equipment 1 cocktail shaker 1 coupe glass Ingredients ¾ ounce bourbon ¾ ounce Aperol ¾ ounce Amaro Nonino ¾ ounce lemon juice fresh Instructions In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice cubes, pour in bourbon, Aperol and Amaro Nonino. Then add freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled. Pour into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a tiny paper plane or an orange twist. Notes If you don’t have Aperol on hand, you can substitute in Campari, but the resulting cocktail will be more bitter (add a bit of simple syrup, to taste, to counteract this). Amaron Nonino is a bit pricey (around $50 per bottle) and can be tricky to find. Some substitutions are Amaro Averna, Amaro Montenegro or Cynar (which is Italian Amaro). Garnish ideas: A tiny paper plane is the most adorable garnish. Other ideas are a lemon peel or orange twist. Nutrition Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg

A frappe is a blended or whisked coffee drink that can include different flavors and is often served with whipped cream. While they are popular all over the world, here in the USA when I hear mocha frappe, I think about the McDonald’s version. And while this is essentially a homemade version of that, I…

A frappe is a blended or whisked coffee drink that can include different flavors and is often served with whipped cream. While they are popular all over the world, here in the USA when I hear mocha frappe, I think about the McDonald’s version. And while this is essentially a homemade version of that, I like that I can customize it a bit more to my preferences. What I love about this mocha frappe recipe is it’s SO easy and quick to make. It’s refreshing but also feels like a treat, and it only requires four ingredients plus whipped cream for the top. If you love cold coffee drinks try: an Iced Mocha, Coffee Smoothie, Whipped Coffee, Cappuccino, or learn How to Make Cold Brew Coffee. Ingredients Espresso – I like to freeze it into ice cubes Granulated white sugar – or another sweetener like simple syrup Milk – I like whole milk, but you could use oat milk or any kind you like Chocolate syrup Whipped cream for the top How to Make a Mocha Frappe Freeze the espresso shots into ice cubes. My espresso machine makes 3-4 ice cubes per shot. And I usually use 6-8 frozen espresso cubes (2 shots) for one serving. You can also freeze very strong coffee if you don’t want to use espresso. In a blender, combine the frozen coffee, sugar, milk, and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Drizzle a little chocolate syrup into the glass, and then pour in the mocha frappe. Top with whipped cream. Tips & Substitutions If you forgot or don’t want to freeze your espresso/coffee ahead, allow it to cool some after brewing (pop it in the refrigerator for a couple minutes). Then, follow the recipe but add 6-8 ice cubes per serving. Yes, this will dilute the coffee in your mocha frappe, but it will have a similar texture and consistency and will still be delicious. If you like your mocha frappe less sweet and more on the coffee side of flavor, feel free to omit the sugar in this recipe. Sometimes the only sweetener I add is the chocolate syrup and I think it’s great. You can easily change up the flavor of this frappe by using a different syrup like white chocolate or caramel. If you’d like to make this dairy-free, you easily can by simply using a dairy-free milk and whipped cream. Other Coffee Drink Recipes: How to Make an Affogato Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe – when you want a fall-flavored frappe Homemade Frappuccino How to Brew Coffee in an Aeropress How to Brew Coffee in a Chemex Frequently Asked Questions Does a mocha frappe have caffeine in it? Yes. Typically, a frappe is made with espresso or strongly brewed coffee. Other types of frappe can be made with other ingredients like tea or juice and those may not contain caffeine. What makes a frappe? A frappe is a cold drink that is usually blended to create a foamy frozen drink—not as heavy as a milkshake but similar. It’s usually made with espresso or coffee and is often topped with whipped cream. Is mocha frappe considered coffee? Yes, typically a mocha frappe is made with strongly brewed coffee or espresso. But other types of frappes can be made with tea or juice and those may not be considered coffee. Print Mocha Frappe a cold blended coffee drink Course Drinks Cuisine American, Greek Keyword coffee, espresso, frappe, mocha Prep Time 4 minutes minutes Cook Time 1 minute minute Total Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 1 Calories 258kcal Author Emma Chapman Equipment Blender Ingredients 2 shots espresso 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup ½ cup cream whipped US Customary – Metric Instructions Freeze the espresso shots into ice cubes. You can also freeze very strong coffee if you don’t want to use espresso. In a blender, combine the frozen coffee, sugar, milk and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Drizzle a little chocolate syrup into the glass, then pour in the mocha frappe. Top with whipped cream. Notes If you forgot or don’t want to freeze your espresso/coffee ahead, allow it to cool some after brewing (pop it in the refrigerator for a couple minutes). Then, follow the recipe but add 6-8 ice cubes per serving. Yes, this will dilute the coffee in your mocha frappe, but it will have a similar texture and consistency and will still be delicious. If you like your mocha frappe less sweet and more on the coffee side of flavor, feel free to omit the sugar in this recipe. Sometimes the only sweetener I add is the chocolate syrup and I think it’s great. You can easily change up the flavor of this frappe by using a different syrup like white chocolate or caramel. If you’d like to make this dairy-free, you easily can by simply using a dairy-free milk and whipped cream. Nutrition Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1mg