Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

This is a very easy and deliciously fresh drink that is perfect for summer! Make one glass or a whole pitcher! I will be doing the recipe for one glass, but if you want a pitcher, use more than what I said.

Ingredients:

• Frozen Raspberries (6)
• Sparkling Lemonade OR normal lemonade+seltzer

Directions:

• Pour the sparkling lemonade OR normal lemonade+lemon/plain seltzer into a glass.
• Put 4 of the frozen raspberries into the glass. 
• Squish/break apart the other 2 raspberries with your fingers, over the glass, and put the squished raspberries into the glass.
• With a spoon or a straw, well mix the raspberry lemonade until it changes color. (It should go from yellow to a peachy pink color, like in the photo of the one I made below)
• There is no need for ice cubes, as the raspberries are frozen and act like ice!
• Sit in the sun and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy on those hot summer days coming up!

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is one of my favorite fresh summer drinks, and so easy to make at home!


Ingredients:

• Fresh Strawberries
• Lemonade Mix
• Water (enough to make lemonade with the amount of mix you are using)
• Ice
• Blender

Directions:

• Cut the top (end with the stem) off of the strawberries.
• Put the strawberries in a plastic bag, and close it tightly with as little air in the bag as possible.
• Press a wooden spoon to the bag of strawberries to mash them.
• Pour the mashed strawberries, ice, lemonade mix, and water into the blender.
• Blend until the ice is fully crushed.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy!

I hope you love your delicious frozen strawberry lemonade this summer!

Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake

I don't know who doesn't like a good peanut butter cup. Make it a milkshake, and its all the better!

Ingredients:

• Chocolate ice cream
• Milk
• Chocolate sauce
• Peanut butter
• Confectioner's sugar
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine peanut butter with lots of confectioner's sugar, depending on how sweet you like it.
• Mix until the sugar is all mixed in. 
• Microwave on high for 20 seconds.
• In a blender, add your chocolate ice cream, milk, and peanut butter.
• Blend until the mixture is smooth.
• Pour into a glass.
• Pour in the chocolate sauce, slowly mixing it a few times to add a nice chocolate swirl.
• Top with whipped cream, if you so desire, and enjoy!

And walla! You have a delicious peanut butter cup milkshake.

Caramel White Hot Chocolate

This recipe is a little more difficult, but it is so delicious you won't regret it! White hot chocolate is amazing on its own, but add some caramel and you have an unforgettable winter treat.

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces of white chocolate
• 3 cups of milk
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup

Directions:

• Coarsely chop the white chocolate and put in a bowl.
• Put the milk and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes, until bubbles begin to form around the edges.
• Immediately pour this mixture over the white chocolate.
• When the chocolate begins to melt, stir to combine it.
• Whisk in vanilla.
• Continue to whisk until a light foam forms.
• Pour in the caramel syrup and stir until it is mixed in.
• Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream, and drizzle caramel syrup over the top.
• Enjoy!

Easiest Homemade Hot Cocoa

Ran out of hot cocoa mix? No worries, you can whip up this easy recipe in minutes.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate sauce
• Milk
• Marshmallows (optional)

Directions:

• Well mix milk and lots of chocolate sauce into a microwaveable mug.
• Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is hot enough.
• Sprinkle on the marshmallows if you wish.

That's it! No need for cocoa powder and saucepans and sugar and all that... I've made this hot cocoa for the little girls I babysit many times, and they love it! Not to mention I make myself some too...