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Recipe Type: Beverages
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Continue ReadingThis Sparkling Cranberry Orange Margarita is a festive and easy tequila cocktail that can mostly be prepped ahead of time for a no-fuss and easy assembly. Dress it up by garnishing it with a slice of orange or lime, or by adding a few fresh cranberries. Ingredients: 2 oz. juice from a Hale Groves Cara Cara Navel Orange 1 ounce silver tequila 2 oz. cranberry juice ½ oz. lime juice Directions: In a salt-rimmed glass, add Cara Cara orange juice over ice. Add tequila, cranberry juice and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Stir and serve.
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingThe traditional Old World treat gets a spicy twist thanks to sweet-yet-tangy Ruby Red Grapefruit and warming spices. A perfect holiday treat! Ingredients: 1 750-ml bottle of red wine like Cabernet Sauvingnon or Shiraz 2 cups water ½ Hale Groves Ruby Red Grapefruit, sliced in ¼” thick rings ½ cup brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed ½ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg ½ cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur Directions: In a large saucepan, heat wine, water, Cointreau, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, grapefruit and nutmeg on medium-high heat just until it reaches a simmer (do not boil).…
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Spiced Pear Cocktail with Rosemary Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingWarm up a romantic fall evening by the fire with this sweet and spicy cocktail! Choose ripe Bartlett or Comice pears for the syrup. For a non-alcoholic version, mix the pear syrup with club soda. Serves 2. Ingredients 4 oz. vodka 1½ oz. Lillet Blanc 2-3 oz. pear syrup (depending on how sweet you like your drinks) 1½ oz. lemon juice 2 small sprigs rosemary 2 large or 3 small ripe sweet Hale Groves Bartlett Pears, chopped into 1″ pieces 1 cup water ½ cup white wine 1 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise pod Lemon zest, 3″…
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Frozen Peach Old Fashioned Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingIf you are looking for an easy-to-make perfect summer cocktail to keep you cool during hot nights then look no further as you have found the right recipe. This will surely put a smile on your face. Peaches are popular as main ingredients for making pies, crumbles, and other scrumptious desserts. But did you know that good old peaches also make delicious cocktails and delectable smoothies? If you haven’t tried it I suggest that you break open your quality bottle of bourbon and make a strong Old Fashioned with a twist of peach that offers a summery spin perfect for…
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Continue ReadingPeach Cobbler is a staple southern dessert in summer when peaches are in season. From being a trail-modified dessert, the classic Peach Cobbler has turned into a tradition in the south and is considered a must-have especially when commemorating the 4th of July. But why stick to just having a cobbler when you can turn it into something more summer-worthy? As a refreshing change, instead of just making a cobbler, let us use those luscious peaches in making a perfectly frosty and flavorful cold summer dessert. It is easy to make and only requires a couple of minutes without the…
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Continue ReadingIf you think all oranges are the same, you may be surprised to learn that there are many differences among orange varieties. The regions where they are grown, and how they are grown plays a vital role in taste and juiciness. Let us take Temple Orange as an example. Temple oranges are indigenous to the state of Florida and are a hybrid of sweet orange and tangerine. Temple Oranges are large fruits with easy-to-peel skin and exceedingly sweet flavor thanks to their tangerine parent. What’s more, Temple oranges are remarkably juicy compared to other oranges. Temple oranges also have many…
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Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingLiven up your holiday party with this creamy but refreshing Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch. Simple ingredients garnished with red cranberries and green mint sprigs make a festive presentation that is sure to be a hit. It is easy to make with readily available ingredients, so serve this treat soon and enjoy. How to make Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch Ingredients: 4 Cups Fresh Squeezed Hale Groves Navel Orange Juice 1 – 64 ounce bottle cranberry Juice 1 – 750ml bottle of Prosecco 2 Cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 Quart orange sherbet 2 Cups vodka 6 to 10 mint sprigs Directions…
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Tangerine Martini
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingClean, simple, classy – this is a martini. This icy refreshment has such crisp, sharp flavors, perfectly blended with vermouth, gin, and a gentle wisp of citrus aroma served in an elegant glass making it worth all the mixing right from the first sip. The martini is full of tradition, and new versions always evoke strong debates and passionate responses between purists, and those who love and enjoy the new versions. The martini’s origin is a bit obscure and more than a few have claimed to know its true start. It is said that it first came from the town…
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Cherry Limeade Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingSome flavor combinations seem to be made for each other, like peanut butter and jelly, or strawberries and cream. Another flavor combo that strikes a perfect balance is cherry and lime. The sweet tangy cherries match with the zesty lime to create a refreshing balance. This cherry limeade makes about six servings, and is the perfect drink to quench your summer thirst. Make some today and treat your family, friends, or just yourself. You are sure to love it. Ingredients: 1 pound of Hale Groves Bing Cherries (pitted and cut in half) 1 cup sugar 1 cup water ? cup…
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Peach Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingTwo things that make summer wonderful are Hale Groves peaches and refreshing lemonade. The only thing better is combining them and this delicious drink is an easy way to do so. Peel and freeze the peaches ahead of time for this quick treat you can make with or without alcohol. Makes 2-3 drinks. Ingredients: 4 Hale Groves Peaches, pitted, peeled, sliced, and frozen 12-ounce can of frozen lemonade concentrate 6 ounces vodka or white rum, chilled (optional) Ice (optional) Directions In a blender combine frozen peaches and frozen lemonade concentrate. Blend for about 30 seconds on medium speed. If not…