Honey Deuce

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It only makes sense that the hottest tennis tournament in the US boasts this refreshing pink drink as its cocktail of choice. The price increased to $23 per drink this year, so enjoy the at-home version for less.

Ps: The name is a play on the tie score of 40-40 known in tennis as "deuce."

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 oz. Grey Goose vodka

• 3 oz. Fresh squeezed lemonade

• 1/2 oz. Chambord or premium raspberry liqueur

• Crushed ice

• Frozen honeydew melon balls for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a chilled highball glass with ice and add Grey Goose vodka.

2. Top with lemonade and then add Chambord.

3. Garnish with a skewer of honeydew melon balls (note: place honeydew melon in the freezer beforehand. Then, to create melon balls, use a melon baller).

Mint Julep

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What's a Kentucky Derby party without a mint julep? Now you don’t have to find out.

Ingredients

• 8 mint leaves

• 1/4 ounce simple syrup

• 2 ounces bourbon

• Garnish: mint sprig

Instructions

1. In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.

2. Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.

3. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.

4. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).

This recipe from liquor.com

Prosecco Grapes

In Spain, the tradition of eating 12 grapes in 12 seconds, brings you good luck for the 12 months ahead. This recipe combines the Spanish tradition with the American tradition of a champagne toast.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. green grapes

• 1 (750-ml) bottle prosecco

• 4 oz. vodka

• 1/2 c. sugar

1. Wash and dry grapes

2. Place the grapes in a bowl and pour in the prosecco and vodka. Store in the fridge. Allow them to soak for at least an hour.

3. Drain the grapes and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar over the top to coat.

4. Serve

Viral Snow Globe Cocktail

Photo: Instagram/cheesegal

Nothing says holidays like this. 

INGREDIENTS

• Rosemary Sprig

• Fresh cranberries

• Water

• Sparkling water or wine
  

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Fill the bottom of your cocktail glass with cranberries, then add your rosemary sprig. (I wedged mine in there with the cranberries). 

• Pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the glass, then set it into the freezer.

• When it’s frozen, pour in sparkling water or wine
  

You can find variations of this recipe online, but we liked this one from the Cheese Gal. We’re not trying to claim we came up with the recipe (we’re followers, not creators, when it comes to recipes). We’re simply sharing her excellent and delicious work.  

Roasted Green Beans Pack a Punch With Ginger, Garlic, and Chiles

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Be prepared to impress with this simple, yet oh so sophisticated side this Thanksgiving.

Apple Cider Margaritas

PHOTO: Erin Lives Whole

Between it getting darker earlier and being knee-deep in football season, you deserve a margarita. These Apple Cider Margs are just the ticket (to paradise).

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

Photo: Paleo MG

Highly recommended and the soon to be the most requested meal in your house.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon ghee

• 2 cup diced carrots

• 2 cup diced celery

• 1 white onion, minced

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 8 cup cauliflower florets (I used a frozen bag of cauliflower that was defrosted – it cooks quicker and a little better)

• 64-ounce chicken bone broth

• 1 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (less if you don’t like it as spicy)

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded

• fresh cilantro, for garnish

• chopped green onions, for garnish

• Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Ranch, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place ghee in the basin of the instant pot then press the sauté button. Once the ghee begins to melt, add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

2. Press the keep warm/cancel button, add the cauliflower, chicken broth, hot sauce and a hefty pinch of both salt and pepper, then secure the lid, close off the pressure valve and press the Soup button. This will cook for 30 minutes once it comes up to pressure. Once the soup is done cooking, you can let it naturally release or do a quick release. Once you remove the lid, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. Taste to see if the soup needs any extra salt or pepper.

The recipe is courtesy of Paleo MG. We’re not trying to claim we came up with it. We’re simply sharing her good work. There are great tips, including how to make a giant batch on the original recipe if you’d like to check that out.

The Viral Dr. Pepper Margarita

Photo: Feline Vodka

The internet's viral Dr. Pepper Margarita may be just what this short week full of sports ordered.

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila

• 1 can of Dr. Pepper

• Juice of one lime

• 1 oz triple sec

• Ice

• Lime wedge and salt for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a shaker with ice and the tequila.

2. Squeeze in the lime and shake.

3. Salt the rim and pour in the shaker contents. Top with Dr. Pepper.