Confetti Ice Cubes

2018 is going to be one big party, 

especially with Confetti Ice Cubes to brighten up any drink!

Easy to make and oh so fun to plop in your beverage...

You just need confetti sprinkles, water 

and your favorite ice cube mold...

(these are from Michael's)

Fill tray with water, sprinkle in confetti and freeze...

Ta da!

Pumpkin Patch Punch

My Pumpkin Patch Punch drink recipe, was created as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars.  
All opinions and Halloween fun are entirely my own. #SweetNLowStars

Finally, the air is cooler, the leaves are turning and it is almost time to Trick or Treat.

Everyone loves the Pumpkin Patch and a festive Fall beverage, 

this year, I am combining the two for the ultimate

Pumpkin Patch Punch!

Orange Juice...

and a touch of Pumpkin Pie Spice...

are sweetened with Sweet'N Low...

and all whisked together...

then topped with sparkling water and ice.

All the flavors of Fall served in mini-plastic pumpkins with a straw,

it doesn't get anymore fun than that...

Just look at those smiles...

And in case you are feeling a little "witchy",

a little sneaky of light rum or vodka blends in perfectly with  the punch...

Pumpkin Patch Punch

4 cups orange juice

1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

4 packets of Sweet'N Low

4 cups cold sparkling water

ice

(and if you are feeling spirited - a touch of light rum or vodka)

In a punch bowl whisk together orange juice, spice and Sweet'N Low until combined.  Top with sparkling water and ice.  I purchased my mini pumpkins at a local crafts store.

I have had so much fun creating recipes with Sweet'N Low over the past few months.

It is a guilt free way to add sweetness and fun to anything.

Crowd Tap and Sweet'N Low would love to see your drink ideas.
They are hosting a recipe contest you do not want to miss out on.
You will find all of the details are here.

Thank you for your support as I continue to work with fabulous sponsors 

to keep creating for Jaco'lyn Murphy Designs.

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Lemon Drops and Back Drops - Summer Cocktail Fun

I made my Sweet'N Low lemon drops as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #SweetNLowStars. All opinions are entirely my own.

I love lemons.

How they look, their bold color and 

the way they make everything brighter and more festive.
Fittingly, one of my favorite cocktails is a Lemon Drop.

This year for our annual Ladies' Lemon Drop Party,
I am "going out on a limb" 
with a fun bar back drop and
a fabulous "skinny" drink recipe.

Simple to shake-up and guilt-free to enjoy,

because I've added Sweet'N Low

(which also makes it diabetic friendly!)

Luscious Lemon Drops

serves 6

2 cups frozen vodka

1/2 cup fresh squeezed and strained lemon juice

5 packets of Sweet'N Low 

(I like them on the tart side so you may want to adjust according to your taste)

Shake all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice.  

Pour into martini glasses and garnish with lemon leaves.

For the bar back drop,

I snipped branches off of our lemon tree and tied on half inflated yellow balloons.
Mounted on a wall or white foam board,
it is the perfect compliment to the beautiful beverages.

Sweet'N Low has other great drink ideas on their website and Facebook Page

Cheers!

Thank you for your support as I work with fabulous brands 

to be able to keep creating for Jaco'lyn Murphy Designs.

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I've got it bad...Spring Fever

I just took my temperature and the diagnosis is in...

I have Spring Fever!

It was a beautiful weekend, but it is just a tease.

The weather report is looking dismal for next week...

I decided to liven up some 

Pink Lemonade,

 to enjoy over the last few hours of 

warm sunshine...

 (I dipped Dollar Store thermometers in honey and sprinkles 

then into the freezer to set)

I hope it is sunny where you are!

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Love is in the Air(heads)

Everyone needs to drink more water and 

I am always trying to find a way to make it more fun.

What better way to jazz up an ice cold sparkling water for Valentine's Day,

 than with an Airheads Xtreme Candy Straw?!

(My kids go nuts for the Xtremes, 

they kept stealing my supply while I worked on this project)

Sweet, Sour and EDIBLE...

One in a glass is so festive...

but it is Valentine's Day for goodness sake,

wouldn't it be more fun with two, so you can share with your honey??

They were surprisingly easy to make...

you just need:

Airheads Xtremes

(you will need 2 strips for each straw)

Wilton Dab-n-Hold edible glue 

(available at Michaels)

paper straws

 strips of plastic wrap to use as twist ties

clothespins

lay the candy out,

 apply glue at the top and all the way down the length of the strip...

Start at the top of the straw,

and tightly twist the candy around the straw.

You will get more than half way down the straw, before you run out of candy.

use the plastic wrap to secure the candy

to the straw at the top
(I used mine like a twist tie)
and also at the middle where the candy ended

let it set for at least a few hours

(I did overnight)

then repeat the process to wrap around the other half of the straw,

again securing with plastic wrap...

and cut off the excess

(feel free to eat the extra)

To make an Airhead Heart:

apply the edible glue to the ends and top,

 as in picture below and secure with  clothespins...

 let glue dry,
then carefully remove clothespins...

Love will definitely be in the Air

and in the water!

Be an Airhead for Valentine's Day!

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Flu Shots...did you get yours?

The flu season is hitting our country hard.

We had friends over for dinner on Saturday,

 and I wanted to make sure everyone got their 

"Flu Shot" 

as they walked in the door...

Lemon, honey and ginger are all supposed to 

help prevent the flu...

So, to fill 6 shot glasses I mixed:

1 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

1/3 cup vodka

Inspired by THIS POST.
Her shots may actually be beneficial...
mine, not so much,
but at least it was fun:)

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Bunny Up to the Bar...the Drinks are on me!

 Hippity-Hoppity on over...the Easter Beverage Bar is open!

We are serving "Carrot" Juice...

and all the bunnies will be there...

Cheers Big Ears!

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