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Fresh Peach Mezcal Cocktail

August 10, 2018 By Daniel 4 Comments

Fresh Peach Mezcal Cocktail

Enjoy the best summer has to offer with this bright, sophisticated-looking mezcal cocktail that’s perfect for a warm summer night!

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Filed Under: Agave, Beverages, Peaches, Stone Fruit, Summer Tagged With: agave, beverage, cocktail, drinks, mezcal, Peaches, stone fruit, Summer

Homemade Reduced-Sugar Strawberry Milk

June 26, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Homemade Reduced-Sugar Strawberry Milk

Savor the flavor of early summer with this wonderfully tasty and nutritious alternative to those sugary drinks!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Strawberries, Vegetarian Tagged With: after-school snack, All-Natural, Homemade, Milk, reduced-sugar, snack, Spring, strawberry milk, Vegetarian

Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail

February 8, 2018 By Daniel 11 Comments

Lavender Bee's Knees Cocktail

Take a trip back to the Roaring Twenties with this modern classic cocktail that features a unique and flavorful twist.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Honey, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: cocktail, drinks, gin, Honey, honeycomb, lavender, Lemon, Summer, Valentine's Day

Gummy Bear Mocktails

December 19, 2017 By Rachel 12 Comments

Gummy Bear Mocktails

Share the fun of a holiday toast with your little ones with this festive and age-appropriate party drink!

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Filed Under: Apples, Beverages, Birthdays, Christmas, Easy, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Drink, Easy Recipe, gummy bears, Kids, kids party, mocktail, New Year's Eve, sparkling apple cider, Vegan Options, vegetarian options

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

August 31, 2017 By Rachel 3 Comments

Tipsy Tequila Yellow Watermelon Wedges

Celebrate the waning days of summer with this boozy, crunchy, kicked-up appetizer featuring seasonal produce and a festive spirit!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Beverages, Cinco de Mayo, Dairy-Free, Fruits, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Lime, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Raw, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, cocktail, jalapeno, Lime, Party, Summer, tequila, triple sec, watermelon, yellow watermelon

Colonial Spirits: Book Review and Two Warming Winter Cocktails

March 4, 2017 By Daniel 2 Comments

Hot Toddy Cocktail

We review two recipes from the book Colonial Spirits, the story of how alcohol fit into the everyday lives of early Americans.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Winter Tagged With: alcohol, beverage, books, bourbon, cocktail, Drink, whiskey, Winter

Pennsylvania Birch Beer Cocktail

September 23, 2016 By Daniel 7 Comments

Explore the cultural heritage of the Keystone State with this unique, tasty, and refreshing birch-flavored cocktail that’s perfect for the transition to fall!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Fall, Recipes, Summer Tagged With: birch, birch beer, cocktail, Drink, Fall, gin, Lemon Juice, local food, pennsylvania

Blueberry Mint Fizz Cocktail

June 30, 2016 By Daniel 6 Comments

Blueberry Mint Fizz Cocktail

Looking for a moment of summertime tranquility? Shake up this complex cocktail that captures the bold flavor of summer blueberries.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Blueberries, Recipes, Summer Tagged With: Art in the Age, black trumpet mushrooms, blueberries, Blueberry, cocktail, collins glass, cordial, creme de menthe, Drink, gin, Lemon Juice, Mint

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

December 24, 2015 By Daniel 19 Comments

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

Revive the mystery of the orange with this simple, yet elegant cocktail that marries the traditional holiday flavors of chocolate and orange with yuletide éclat.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Christmas, Oranges, Winter Tagged With: alcohol, Chocolate, Christmas, cocktail, Drink, Holiday, Orange, Party

Blueberry Maple Sazerac

August 25, 2015 By Daniel 19 Comments

blueberry maple sazerac

The Sazerac cocktail, a New Orleans native, takes on a Keystone State flair in this late summer rendition of the famous classic.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Absinthe, bitters, blueberries, Blueberry, Dad's Hat, Drink, liquor, maple syrup, Peychaud's, rye whiskey, sazerac

Summer Apricot Cocktail

July 21, 2015 By Daniel 6 Comments

apricot cocktail with blue flower and apricot

Why is the humble little apricot held in such high esteem all over the world? This sweet and tangy summer sipper may hold some clues to the mystery!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Apricots, Beverages, Dairy-Free, Father’s Day, Gluten-Free, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Spring, Stone Fruit, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, apricot, cocktail, Drink, gin, Summer, vermouth

How to Make Chamomile Tea with Fresh Flowers

July 7, 2015 By Rachel 57 Comments

cup-of-chamomile-tea

This recipe for homemade chamomile tea has hints of sweetness and apple that can only be found in a cup made with fresh flowers.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy-Free, Easy, Gluten-Free, Healthy, How To, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chamomile, Drink, Fresh Herbs, Herbs, Hot, How To, Mint, Sleep, Tea

Sour Cherry Absinthe Cocktail

July 2, 2015 By Daniel 33 Comments

sour-cherry-absinthe-cocktail

Impress your friends and raise some eyebrows when you serve this decadent, sweet, and seasonal cocktail. With each sip, the “little green fairy” will share some of her mysteries with you!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Absinthe, alcohol, anise, beverage, Cherry, cocktail, licorice, rum, Sour Cherry, Summer, wormwood

Strawberry Basil Champagne Cocktail

June 21, 2015 By Daniel 5 Comments

Get some flavorful fizz in your life! This strawberry basil Champagne cocktail captures the best flavors of the early summer in one delicious glass!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: alcohol, Basil, beverage, champagne, cocktail, gin, no artificial ingredients, Strawberry, Vegan, Vegetarian

All-Natural Irish Coffee Creamer

March 15, 2015 By Rachel 14 Comments

all-natural irish coffee creamer

Love flavored coffee creamers but hate all of the artificial ingredients? This All-Natural Irish Coffee Creamer gives you the sweet flavor of Irish creme without the junk!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Easy, Fall, Recipes, Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: All-Natural, Coffee, Dairy-Free Options, Irish, St Patrick's Day, Vegan Options, Whole Food

Hi, I'm Rachel! Welcome to Simple Seasonal, a resource for simple, healthful, and delicious recipes that help you make the most of seasonal produce from your local farmer's market, CSA, or home garden. Simple Seasonal is committed to a whole foods diet. With an occasional cookie... ;)


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