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Tag Archives: mocktail
Sparkling ginger-mint lemonade
Enjoy as a mocktail or in a spiced-up gin & tonic! At this time of year, I often find myself craving all things citrus. Lemon is a particular favourite of mine – I love its bright, fresh, tanginess which adds … Continue reading
Posted in cocktails, Drinks
Tagged citrus, citrus-based cocktail, cocktails, drink, drinks, entertaining, fancy lemonade, gin, gin cocktail, ginger, how to make lemonade, lemon cocktail, lemonade, lemonade concentrate, mint, mocktail, party, Paula Roy, pitcher drinks, spring, syrup for cocktails
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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods – Episode 14 recipes
Next stop on our culinary tour: Central Canada! Have you heard? Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods is back with fresh new episodes this summer, airing multiple times each week on Rogers Television in Ottawa (the first airing each week is on … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, television
Tagged cocktail, mocktail, Paula Roy, Paula Roy's Favourite Foods, pickled cauliflower, pickles, recipes, sheet pan dinner
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Dreams of Summer Gin Smash
A flavourful, refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) I find there’s no better way to chase away the midwinter blues than by cranking up the heat just a little, putting on some summery tunes and whipping up a delicious cocktail that just … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy Award cocktail, blood orange, Canadian gin, citrus, cocktail, coriander seeds, gin, gin smash, mint, mocktail, orange, Oscar party cocktail, refreshing, soda water, sugar, Ungava, Ungava gin, winter cocktail
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Spruce up your Cider to make a uniquely refreshing summer drink!
Are you a fan of hard cider? I’ve tried many different varieties, including some excellent ones produced in my home province of Ontario. I got to thinking about making cocktails with cider, and fortunately there was a great, natural ingredient … Continue reading
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Tagged beverages, cider, cider cocktail, citrus, cocktails, drinks, foraging, gin and tonic, hard cider, mocktail, party, Paula Roy, simple syrup, spruce, spruce buds, spruce tips, Vitamin C
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The Queen of Cocktails
Combining freshly-squeezed orange juice with a turmeric and ginger-infused simple syrup makes for one heck of a delicious cocktail. I’ve chosen to make mine with vodka, a natural pairing with orange, but I’m sure it would be just as delicious … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidant, clementine, ginger, healthy cocktail, minerals, mocktail, orange, simple syrup, sparkling water, turmeric, vitamins, vodka
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Cranberry-Cinnamon Cocktail/Mocktail Syrup
Cranberry and cinnamon are both favourite holiday flavours. This ruby red syrup is as pretty as it is delicious and it makes a wonderful hostess gift. You can find nice small jars or bottles at many dollar stores. While I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, cinnamon, cocktail, cosmopolitan, cranberry, drink, family, festive, friend, gift, Grand Marnier, handmade, holidays, hostess, lime juice, mocktail, neighbour, party, simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, vodka, water
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