Blueberry Basil Bellinis for Brunch

I created my Sweet'N Low Blueberry Basil Bellinis as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars.  

All content is my own. #donthesitaste

What is is about Brunch?  It just makes me happy.
No one has to get up early, no one seems to be in a rush
and everyone is in a good mood

I love to make it festively bright and cheerful, 

and I think a signature drink is a must.

The key to my Blueberry Basil Bellinis is the puree...

It's bright, fruity, fresh and a touch of
Sweet'N Low keeps the calories low and the taste amazing...
Because it is a zero calorie sweetener, I love to use it in all my drink recipes.

Topped with Prosecco,
 it is happiness in a glass...

Any cheerful drink needs fun food to accompany it.

I am singing serving up, 

pancake stacks that are begging for you to 

"Pour some Syrup" on them...

and "cheeky song topped" quiches
that want you to like them as much as they like you...

Blueberry Basil Bellinis

for Blueberry Basil Puree

1 cup blueberries

3 to 4 chopped basil leaves

1/2 cup water

5 Sweet'N Low packets

3 to 4 basil leaves

In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer all ingredients above for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly then puree in blender.  Let puree cool completely before mixing into beverage.

For each bellini:

Pour about 2 ounces of puree into each champagne glass and top with chilled Prosecco, Sparkling Wine or Champagne.  Garnish with blueberries and basil leaf and enjoy

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A Cocktail with a lot of Cheer!

I made my Christmas Cheer Cocktail with Pomegranate/Sweet’N Low simple syrup as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #SweetNLowStars

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Who do we appreciate?

Everyone - it's Christmas and time for a Cheer-ful, Festive Cocktail!

Santa got out his Pom(egranate) Pom(egranate)s 

to whip up a spirited beverage

Easy to make for a party or to have for a quiet night by the tree.

Just like most people that like to cheer,

it's bubbly, pretty and fun!

It starts with a touch of Pomegranate Simple Syrup 

poured over pomegranate seeds in a champagne glass..

then topped with Rose´ Sparkling Wine.

To make the simple syrup:

(enough for 4 cocktails)

Combine 1/4 cup pomegranate juice and 5 packets of Sweet'N Low in a small saucepan,

simmer on the stove until sweetener is dissolved and it reduces slightly.

Allow to cool and keep in refrigerator until you ready to use.

Wishing you a sweet and cheerful holiday!

For lots more fun with Sweet'N Low join them on their Facebook Page.

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Mommy Dearest…A Special Drink for Mother's Day

Your mother is the dearest,

treat her to a beautiful glass of bubbly on Mother's Day...

edible flowers floating atop champagne...

and embellished with a fun wooden hanger...

because you know how she feels about the wire ones!

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