%20Taniya%20Nayak,%20Ty%20Pennington,%20Alison%20Victoria,%20and%20Brian%20and%20Sarah%20Baeumler_BOTB_HGTV%20.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.196.196.suffix/1683310636672.jpeg)
Hibiscus Cosmopolitan Mocktail
For this modern and non-alcoholic take on the classic Cosmo, substitute dried hibiscus flower petals for cranberry juice.
By:
Wes Martin
Makes four drinks.
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup honey
6 hibiscus tea bags (recommended: Red Zinger)
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup coconut water
1-2 cups diet lemon-lime soda, chilled
Directions
Put the water and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the honey; remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep the tea for four minutes; remove the tea bags and let the mixture cool completely.
Pour the tea mixture into a cocktail shaker and add one cup of ice. Pour in the coconut water and lime juice, put the lid on and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into four chilled martini glasses, top each glass off with lemon-lime soda and serve immediately.
Next Up
Toast the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo With This Mexican-Inspired Louisville Julep
A citrusy, mezcal-based twist on the classic cocktail.
Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe
If you haven't heard of Ranch Water yet, prepare yourself because it's about to be everywhere. And, once you've tried it, it's easy to see why: Ranch Water is basically a not-sweet, super pared-down margarita ... with bubbles. Intrigued? Read on for the unbelievably easy recipe, plus our tips for setting up a Ranch Water serving station (on a bookshelf!).
Authentic German Mulled Wine Recipe
Traditional glühwein, which translates to 'glow wine' will make cheeks rosy and keep Oktoberfest and fall fun in full swing. Be sure to keep the recipe handy for winter months, too. This soul-warming sip will put a fire in your belly (and a glow in your cheeks) when temperatures plummet.
Arugula Salad With Homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Round out your springtime brunch with the ultimate light side: a garden-fresh, leafy green salad. Arugula and watercress are ideal for this healthy recipe as both are cool-weather crops harvested in spring, with a crisp, peppery flavor. Fresh orange slices, tart strawberries and sweet blueberries scattered on top harmonize well with the from-scratch orange-poppy seed vinaigrette. Sprinkle on blue cheese crumbles for a savory, creamy note.
Easy Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels
Soft, chewy pretzels are a frequent sight in German biergartens and the perfect salty companion to beer and (yum!) beer cheese. Up your Oktoberfest game this year and bake up a batch of these chewy munchables that are perfect for dipping. Learn how to make this fun, easy dish in just a few steps using readymade dough.
This Handy Gadget Turns Your Favorite Cocktails Into Frozen Slushies Overnight
Turn your favorite cocktails into a batch of frozen slushies — no blender required.
How to Make a Skeleton Cookie Charcuterie Board for Halloween
Frighten up your Halloween party table with this scary-cute skeleton bone cookie board. The spaces between the cookies overflow with sweet and salty treats to create an interactive, crowd-pleasing dessert display.
Sparkling Sunshine Punch
Adorn this tart and bubbly punch with pretty, yet simple to make, floating ice flowers.
Pom-Berry Bellini
This simple, elegant drink is festive and delicious with non-alcoholic champagne, sparkling wine or cider.
Cantaloupe-Ginger Spritzer
Fresh ginger root is a great way to add some punch to non-alcoholic beverages. Combine it with fresh cantaloupe juice for a refreshing drink.
