Drinks and Cocktails
Recipe Type: Drinks and Cocktails
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Continue ReadingTurn our Paradise Pineapples into a healthy, tropical summer drink! Refreshingly sweet and tangy and loaded with nutrients, homemade pineapple juice is easy to make and great on its own or used to make other drinks (as well as in your favorite Asian-inspired or barbecue recipes). Enjoy this pineapple juice recipe alone or combine it with fresh orange juice for an extra-special breakfast treat, blend it with ginger tea for added spiciness, or make pineapple lemonade to beat the summer heat. And for summer nights, mix it with coconut, rum and lime juice for the classic cocktail, piña colada! Ingredients:…
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Continue ReadingThis Asian-inspired summer cocktail is fruity, tart and a gorgeous color reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Even better is the cherry flavor, which pairs well with the lime juice. A perfect drink for hot weather! Ingredients: 4 Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, stemmed and pitted ¼ c. sake 3 Tbsp. tart cherry juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. grenadine ½ tsp. cherry-flavored bitters Fresh mint leaves Directions: Muddle the cherries with the grenadine syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker about two-thirds full of ice. Add sake, cherry juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters. Place lid on shaker; shake until…
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Continue ReadingPerfectly ripe Honeybell Tangelos are one of the citrus world’s most treasured treats. Honeybells are bursting with sweet juice, have few if any seeds, and are wrapped in thin, aromatic, bright orange skins that match the deep orange flesh. They are as beautiful as they are delicious and their juice is second to none. Fresh Honeybells make this Honeybell Orange Juice Cocktail sweet and refreshing. The combination of Honeybells, apples, pineapple, and carrots makes a sweet juice that is also good for you. This recipe makes about 4 servings, and can be adjusted easily to make more or less depending…
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Pittman & Davis Peach Sweet Tea
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingNothing says hospitality quite like a refreshing glass of sweet iced tea. This flavorful take on the traditional recipe adds sweet, fresh peaches to make a drink that everyone will welcome with smiles. This delicious drink is made with simple ingredients and it is sure to become one you will make often. Be ready to refill glasses and share this easy recipe with everyone who tastes it. Ingredients 6 large Tea Bags (black iced tea) 3 Cups Spring Water, divided 1 Cup Sugar 1 fresh Peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped More Spring Water to fill pitcher Instructions Bring 2 cups…
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Continue ReadingThis sophisticated “mocktail” is all about the floral orange flavor of Cara Cara Oranges instead of traditional lime juice! As a nod to tradition, serve it in a copper mug (you’ll love the way the mug takes on the chill of the drink itself). Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Cara Cara Navel Orange 6.8 oz bottle light ginger beer 1 c. ice Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Directions: Slice orange into quarters, reserving two or three slices for garnish; set aside. Juice orange slices and add to a mug. Fill mug to top with ice and add ginger beer. Garnish…
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Continue ReadingThe bad thing about winter? Cold season. The good thing? Citrus season! This delicious, one-serving smoothie is perfect for giving your immune system the boost it needs to fight off winter sicknesses – and it looks pretty, too! Sweeten with honey if desired, and top with chia seeds for an extra boost of nutrition. Ingredient: 1 Pittman & Davis Cara Cara Navel Orange OR 1 Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit, peeled and segmented 1 c. mango chunks, frozen Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp. turmeric, ground ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, ground ¾ c. orange juice, fresh squeezed 2 tsp.…
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Winter Bourbon Smash
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingFruity but not too sweet, slightly creamy, and vibrant with fresh, citrus flavor, our Winter Bourbon Smash is ideal for New Year’s Eve. Super-easy to make and not too strong, this recipe uses preserves or jam in place of fresh fruit for added ease. Cheers! Ingredients: Pittman & Davis Navel Orange segments 3 Tbsp. orange juice ½ c. ice (plus more for serving) 2 Tbsp. preserves or jam of choice 2 Tbsp. bourbon 1 Tbsp. triple sec A splash of club soda Directions: Add ice, preserves or jam, bourbon, triple sec and orange juice to a shaker and shake vigorously…
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Orange Hot Chocolate
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingOrange and chocolate go together like snowflakes and wintertime, and this yummy, indulgent, and satisfying beverage is sure to be the highlight of your winter! Come in out of the cold to enjoy this rich, creamy, chocolatey cocoa in just fifteen minutes – it whips up that fast! For extra flavor and flair, top it with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and orange zest. Ingredients: 1½ c. whole milk 1 Tbsp. confectioner’s sugar 2-3 strips of orange peel (try to get as little of the white part of the orange as possible 1 oz. dark chocolate Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, &…
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Continue ReadingBourbon and crisp, sweet Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit are the stars of the show here. Simple syrup offsets the tartness of the grapefruit, while fresh basil leaves add zing and keep the sweetness in check. A refreshing party cocktail or brunch drink! Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit 1 ½ oz. bourbon ½ Tbsp. simple syrup 2 basil leaves Ice 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, simple syrup, basil, and 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice. Fill a chilled glass with ice; add 5 ice cubes to shaker and shake well. Strain drink into ice-filled…
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Continue ReadingSweet watermelon balances out the tartness of the lime juice in this refreshing, thirst-quenching summer drink that’s perfect for picnics, outdoor barbecues, or hanging out poolside or on the porch. Ingredients: 8 c. Pittman & Davis watermelon, cubed 1 c. freshly squeezed lime juice ½ c. sugar Lime slices, for garnish Directions: Place half of the watermelon cubes in a blender and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard solids. Repeat with remaining watermelon cubes. (You should end up with about a quart of watermelon juice). Add lime juice and sugar to watermelon…