by CRYSTAL JOHNSON

The color of summer - specifically - Italian summer😍 This is one I’ve posted before but I’m still remembering my recent trip to Italy and these refreshingly beautiful drinks. You can find Aperol spritz at lots of restaurants AND they’re easy to make at home. INGREDIENTS Aperol, you’ll find this bright orange aperitif at the liquor store. Sparkling wine, you know where to find this ;) Prosecco works well. Soda water or sparkling water Orange slices or peel INSTRUCTIONS I make

My friend Gina’s sangria recipe is tasty and refreshingly perfect for cool Florida fall evenings. Plus, it’s made with love and light, since she’s a Reiki practitioner so it has to be good for you! 1/3 cup Grand Mariner or orange liqueur 1/2 cup Brandy 1 bottle dry red wine 1/3 Limeade concentrate 1 orange, juice 1 lemon, juice 1 lime, juice Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and is a very important step!! Ser

When apple cider starts showing up in the produce section of the grocery store I’m ready to create all kinds of fall drinks. I usually just drink it exactly as it comes, heated in a mug at night...but sometimes I add a little spiced rum and I recently came up with this spritzy combo. Ingredients -Fresh apple cider - from the produce section, sold in a gallon or half-gallon jug -Ginger ale - I've been using ginger ale bold lately and I like the extra spice! -Alcohol of choice.