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Berry Beach Blast

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Raise your hand if you wish you were on a sandy beach right now.

Me too!

Sometimes we can’t always escape to the beach to watch the crash of the waves and swarming seagulls overhead. There are bills to pay, children to feed, and a to-do list to accomplish on the weekends. But, I’ve got the next best thing just for you: Berry Beach Blast cocktail.

Okay, you’re right. It’s not just like sitting on the beach, but humor me for a second. Once you take a couple sips of this all natural cocktail made with coconut and lime juices and ripe strawberries, you may just mentally escape during happy hour.

Oh, and coconut water has numerous healthy benefits. According to lifehacks.org, it is rich in nutrients and reduces your blood pressure. You can buy it at any grocery store but you’ll probably find it in the organic section. If you’re not sure which brand to buy, check out this ranking list of the Top 7 Coconut Water Brands by the Thrillest.

This summer cocktail takes ten minutes to make and delivers real tropical flavor. Be sure to comment below and tell me what you think of it or tag OneDelightfulLife on Instagram. 

I can hear those ocean waves crashing now. 🙂

Cue the Jimmy Buffet.
Cue the Jimmy Buffet.

Berry Beach Blast

One sip and you'll swear you can hear the waves at the beach.

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1 c. coconut juice
  • juice 1/2 lime
  • 1 sliced strawberry
  • 1 sliced lime
  • 1 T. red cocktail rim sugar

Instructions

  1. Rim a glass with lime juice.
  2. Rotate glass in red cocktail rim sugar until the rim is coated well.
  3. Add ice cubed ice to the glass.
  4. In a separate large glass mix vodka, coconut juice, and sliced fruit. Stir.
  5. Transfer mixed cocktail into ice glass.
  6. Garnish with a strawberry. (optional)
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I love that red gingham antique metal tray in the photo. I bought it at The Vintage Rhinestone, a super cute store stocked to full of household treasures.

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Sunset Gold

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Is anyone ready for a TGIF cocktail for happy hour? Me too! Why does it feel like the clock is moving in s-l-o-w motion today? If you’re going to sit on the deck or just in your good ol’ easy chair after work today, this gorgeous drink is perfect for chillaxin’.

When I created this recipe, I tried making a cocktail similar to an Orange Julius. Do you remember heading straight for the Orange Julius stand at the mall in the 1980s?

Oh, wait, that might just be me. When you approached the counter to place your order, you had to yell it over the blaring sound of the blenders behind the counter. Why, oh why, is Orange Julius gone? No worries, my Sunset Gold cocktail reminds you of those sweet flavors but has the tang of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.

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If you don’t have vanilla rum, use regular rum or orange-flavored liquor instead.

Kick off your work shoes, mix up this beauty in five minutes, and prepare to relax. Enjoy!

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Sunset Gold

Like an Orange Julius, this copycat sweet cocktail has hints of grapefruit. A great cocktail to serve at brunch.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz. vanilla rum
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 1/2 c. grapefruit juice
  • cubed ice

Instructions

  1. Fill a small cocktail glass with cubed ice.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a separate larger glass and stir them.
  3. Transfter mixture into cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a grapefruit or orange slice.

Notes

You could rim the glass with sugar.

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Just Like Paradise

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When was the last time you reached a state of complete happiness?

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves how to take a relaxing break. You deserve it.

This drink is Just Like Paradise in a glass. The ingredients, Camarena tequila, fresh squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, and lemon-lime sparkling water, alert your tastebuds. The tartness of the grapefruit is balanced by the sweetness of the sparkling water.

It’s your turn to take a break. Cheers!

Feel free to let me know what you think of this cocktail in the comments section below.

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Just Like Paradise

One sip and you'll be daydreaming about a beach scene. Cheers!

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz silver tequila
  • 1/2 c. grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 c. lemon-lime sparkling water
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • kosher salt
  • cubed ice

Instructions

  1. Rim a cocktail glass with a lime slice.
  2. Then rotate the glass in kosher salt on a small plate to rim it.
  3. Fill glass with ice cubes.
  4. In a separate larger glass, combine all ingredients except salt.
  5. Stir well.
  6. Pour into ice-filled cocktail glass and garnish with grapefruit slice.

Notes

Use a short cocktail glass for this drink recipe.

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Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail

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It’s time for me to reveal one of the summer’s best cocktails. I can’t keep it to myself any longer! It would be unfair of me not to share my super refreshing Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail since the blazing heat of summer is trying to melt you.

This cocktail, an ideal drink after work or as a weekend refresher, is just what we need to hang on to summer and survive the sun’s scorching rays. Lemonade, Pinnacle Cake Vodka, watermelon, and lime juice make it oh so refreshing! The watermelon is sweet and the lemonade with lime gives it a citrus zing.

Bright in flavor and color, this beauty is ready for a pageant crown and sash.
Everyone needs a cocktail like this on a hot summer day. Fire up the blender!

Plug in your blender or Magic Bullet (<< the best small kitchen appliance ever!) and follow this super simple recipe.

(I seriously hope you enjoy this drink since I broke my camera lens trying to get into a place to shoot it. Yep, you read that right. So, I have two confessions. 1.) This photo was shot with my iPhone. 2.) I’m a total clutz. I blame it on my height. I’m about as graceful as a running giraffe.)

Oh well. I think I’ll make myself feel better while sipping this cocktail. Cheers!

Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail

It's a beauty and oh so refreshing! The watermelon is sweet and the lemonade with lime gives it a citrus zing.

15 minPrep Time

15 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. seedless, cubed watermelon
  • 2 c. crushed ice
  • 1 1/2 c. lemonade
  • 1 1/2 oz. Pinnacle Cake Vodka
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 T sugar

Instructions

  1. Follow directions on lemonade concentrate can to make a pitcher of lemonade.
  2. Add all ingredients, except the sugar, into the blender and blend them until smooth.
  3. Pour in a sugar rimmed glass. (Use a small plate to roll a wet rimmed glass into the sugar.)
  4. Garnish with lime slice and/or watermelon slice.

Notes

Cube the watermelon in advance to save time.

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Nutrition

Calories

242 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

58 g

Protein

4 g
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