cocktail recipe Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/cocktail-recipe/ Choosing Balance Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:53:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://choosingbalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CB-copy-64x64.jpg cocktail recipe Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/cocktail-recipe/ 32 32 Strawberry Basil Margarita https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-basil-margarita/ https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-basil-margarita/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:53:54 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=8454 This simple drink has me ready for summer! There is nothing better than a refreshing margarita after a day in the sun. It’s made with fruit and natural ingredients, and will be perfect for all of your entertaining in the warmer months. I can’t wait to share some with friends....

The post Strawberry Basil Margarita appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> This simple drink has me ready for summer! There is nothing better than a refreshing margarita after a day in the sun. It’s made with fruit and natural ingredients, and will be perfect for all of your entertaining in the warmer months. I can’t wait to share some with friends.

What You Need For This Recipe

Strawberries

Tequila

Lime 

Honey 

Basil

Ice 

Salt/sugar for rum

Other Healthy Recipes

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas 

These spicy watermelon margaritas are delicious and so refreshing. I love a little bit of spice and these margaritas are just that. Sweet but not overly sweet. Spicy but not too spicy. It’s a fun recipe and really easy to blend a big batch for a crowd!

Pineapple Margaritas

A delicious healthy summer drink recipe that is only sweetened with fruit. Pineapple margaritas have been our summer go to beverage for years. They’re simple to make but don’t taste simple! This recipe makes two so it’s perfect for a little date night in. But… we normally go back to make seconds at least haha. So definitely double the recipe if you want more! Hope you enjoy a delicious pineapple margarita on a beautiful day soon.

Strawberry Basil Margarita

A refreshing, easy cocktail that will be a crowd favorite. Made with simple, fresh ingredients like strawberries, basil, & limes.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Serves
2
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pint strawberries

1/2 cup tequila

Juice of 1 lime 

1–2 tbsp honey (depending on how sweet you want it) 

1 tsp lime zest 

2–3 sprigs of basil

Other:

Ice 

Salt/sugar for rum



Method

In a blender, combine the strawberries, tequila, honey, lime juice, & lime zest 

Blend until smooth 

Muddle the basil 

Add the strawberry mixture + basil to a cocktail shaker 

Shake to combine 

Pour over ice 

Add fresh lime and strawberries to garnish

Serve & enjoy! 

Did You Make This?

Share a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

The post Strawberry Basil Margarita appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-basil-margarita/feed/ 0 Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/ https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:43:42 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=12755 This maple pumpkin bourbon smash is a delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe – sweet, spicy, and so so good. The maple pumpkin syrup is made with real pumpkin! It’s basically fall in a cup. And what’s better than a little drink on a cozy night? I think these fall...

The post Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> This maple pumpkin bourbon smash is a delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe – sweet, spicy, and so so good. The maple pumpkin syrup is made with real pumpkin! It’s basically fall in a cup. And what’s better than a little drink on a cozy night? I think these fall cocktails are just smashing. Try mixing these up for your next holiday gathering or around a bonfire – they will warm you right up! Let me know if you try these fun cocktails.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

Maple syrup 

Pumpkin purée 

Pumpkin pie spice 

Ice

Pumpkin pie syrup

Bourbon 

Club soda

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash

A delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe🍁🎃This maple pumpkin syrup is sooo tasty in this drink! Hope you enjoy!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Serves
1
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Maple Pumpkin Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup 
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée 
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 

Other:

  • ice
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon 
  • Club soda to taste for some bubbles 
  • 2 ounces bourbon

Method

In a small pot, combine the maple pumpkin syrup ingredients 

Mix and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally 

Remove from heat and let cool 

In a cocktail shaker, combine ice + maple pumpkin syrup + bourbon.

Shake well 

Pour into a glass and add club soda/tonic water/ sparkling water to taste! 

Enjoy! 

Did You Make This?

Share a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

The post Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/feed/ 0 Strawberry Jalapeno Tequila Soda https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-jalapeno-tequila-soda/ https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-jalapeno-tequila-soda/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:58:43 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=10863 You are going to love this Strawberry Jalapeño Tequila Soda. It’s a simple sweet and spicy drink! During the summer, I experiment with different fresh and healthy ingredients to make fun cocktails; drinks like these are perfect for entertaining or for those evenings spent outdoors. These aren’t toooo spicy, but...

The post Strawberry Jalapeno Tequila Soda appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> You are going to love this Strawberry Jalapeño Tequila Soda. It’s a simple sweet and spicy drink! During the summer, I experiment with different fresh and healthy ingredients to make fun cocktails; drinks like these are perfect for entertaining or for those evenings spent outdoors. These aren’t toooo spicy, but you can adjust based on preference! Mixing flavors like spicy and sweet can make classic recipes fun and exciting! Something about strawberries and jalapeños together just tastes like summer. Add this one to your summer drink idea list. Let me know what you think! 

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Strawberries

Jalapeño 

Lime

Tonic Water

Tequila

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

These spicy watermelon margaritas are delicious and so refreshing. I love a little bit of spice and these margaritas are just that. Sweet but not overly sweet. Spicy but not *too* spicy. It’s a fun recipe and really easy to blend a big batch for a crowd!

Pineapple Margaritas

A delicious healthy summer drink recipe that is only sweetened with fruit. Pineapple margaritas have been our summer go to beverage. They’re simple to make but taste way more complicated than they are. This recipe makes two so it’s perfect for a little date night in. So definitely double the recipe if you want more! Hope you enjoy a delicious pineapple margarita on a beautiful summer day soon.

Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls

If this recipe doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. While taking a tropical vacation isn’t really an option right now, recreating tropical meals at home is! Get in the summer spirit with these chicken teriyaki pineapple boats. They’re so fun and actually really simple. They take about 20 minutes to throw together. Eating out of a pineapple is 10x better than eating off a boring plate!

Strawberry Jalapeno Tequila Soda

Strawberry Jalapeño Tequila Soda. A simple sweet and spicy drink.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Serves
2
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries (halved) 

1 jalapeño (I seeded this to make it less spicy), diced 

1 tsp lime zest 

Juice of 1 lime 

4 ounces tonic water 

2–4 ounces tequila (depending how strong you want it, I used two) 

Method

Blend together the strawberries, jalapeño, lime zest, & lime juice 

Add into a shaker bottle with ice, tonic water, & tequila 

Shake & then serve! 

Top with fresh strawberries & jalapeños

Did You Make This?

Share a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

The post Strawberry Jalapeno Tequila Soda appeared first on Choosing Balance.

]]> https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-jalapeno-tequila-soda/feed/ 0