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Easy I Sleigh Cocktail: Tropical Drink for Any Occasion

Halfway through the first month of this new year and I do hope it’s gotten off to a good start. Although I am not one for making new year resolutions, I do hope to rekindle my enthusiasm for blogging once again and maybe not always a post with a recipe. Still figuring out how I plan on approaching this but as they say…you have to start somewhere! 

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Mexican Hot Chocolate | Champurrado

champurrado_mexican-hot-chocolateWith a nippy chill in the air this is a perfect time to indulge in a cup of hot Champurrado. A traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink flavored with cinnamon and with a slight pudding-like texture from Masa Harina, the flour used for making corn tortillas. Continue reading “Mexican Hot Chocolate | Champurrado”

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Hibiscus with Chilli, Orange and Vanilla | Agua De Jamaica

hibiscus-tea-4442Dried hibiscus flowers have a tart cranberry-like flavor and are sometimes called “Roselle” or “Jamaica” flowers and used in sweetened drinks and herbal infusions. Karkade, made with hibiscus flowers is a popular drink here in Bahrain but is sometimes made tooth-achingly sweet and overly floral for my liking. By making your own infusions and syrups at home you have total control over the strength and sweetness. Continue reading “Hibiscus with Chilli, Orange and Vanilla | Agua De Jamaica”