https://www.loveandlemons.com/category/unused/beverage/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:54:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.loveandlemons.com/cold-brew-coffee/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:42:54 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=58565
If you love cold brew coffee, learn how to make cold brew concentrate at home! Don’t worry, you don’t need any special equipment or fancy ingredients. My cold brew recipe is easy to make with just coffee grounds, cold water, a Mason jar, and a strainer. It creates a strong, smooth concentrate that you can dilute with water or milk for a perfect glass of cold brew coffee. I’ve been a cold brew fan for over a decade…and I’m embarrassed to admit that I spent way longer than I should have buying the bottled stuff from the store. About 5 […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/cold-brew-coffee/feed/ 34 https://www.loveandlemons.com/4th-of-july-drinks/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/4th-of-july-drinks/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:57:55 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=94136
Say hello to our best 4th of July drinks! They include cocktails that range from fruity and fun (looking at you, strawberry margarita) to crisp and classic (like this negroni). You’ll also find several non-alcoholic options here. They’re colorful, refreshing, and just as festive as any of the alcoholic cocktails on this list. I think drinks are an underrated part of any July Fourth cookout, potluck, or picnic menu. A summery cocktail or a cold pitcher of lemonade will instantly make your celebration feel more festive, and it gives everyone something to sip while you put the finishing touches on […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/4th-of-july-drinks/feed/ 0 https://www.loveandlemons.com/agua-fresca/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/agua-fresca/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:29:25 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=94013
This agua fresca recipe is the best way to cool off on a hot day! Made with 4 fresh ingredients—your fruit of choice, water, sweetener, and lime—these colorful drinks are lightly sweet, bright, and refreshing. On a blistering summer day in Austin, they’re my favorite way to beat the heat. Best Fruits for Aguas Frescas A fun thing about this agua fresca recipe? You can make it with almost any fruit! Here are some of my favorite agua fresca flavors: Watermelon Mango Pineapple Honeydew Cantaloupe Strawberry Cucumber (I don’t peel it, but you could if you prefer!) Sweet, juicy fruits without […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/agua-fresca/feed/ 4 https://www.loveandlemons.com/white-sangria-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/white-sangria-recipe/#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 14:20:14 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93780
This summer, this white sangria recipe is the pitcher cocktail I can’t stop making. It’s crisp, bright, and refreshing, a delicious blend of white wine, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. I sometimes add a little peach schnapps to make it even fruitier, but it’s also lovely with just a touch of simple syrup for sweetness. A handful of mint rounds out the fresh summer flavors. It’s the perfect drink for summer entertaining. This easy white sangria recipe makes a whole pitcher and is designed to make ahead. Peaches, berries, and citrus infuse the wine with fruity flavor as it chills overnight […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/white-sangria-recipe/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/limoncello-spritz/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/limoncello-spritz/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 11:27:45 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93623
This limoncello spritz recipe is one of my favorite drinks to sip on a hot summer day. Bright, fizzy, and refreshing, this Italian cocktail is a simple combination of three ingredients—limoncello, prosecco, and club soda. I first tasted limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur, on the island of Capri, just after Jack and I got engaged. The sweet, citrusy liqueur seemed to magically appear at our table after dinner every night. I (obviously) love lemon, so I thought it was the perfect way to end each meal, dining al fresco on a summer night in Italy. It wasn’t long before my love […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/limoncello-spritz/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-lemonade/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-lemonade/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 14:38:34 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93367
When I made this strawberry lemonade recipe for the first time, my son Ollie gave it a thumbs up after just one sip. Easy to make with four ingredients—strawberries, lemon juice, water, and sugar—it’s sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing. Around here, it’s becoming our go-to summer drink. Ice-cold, bright pink, and packed with fresh flavor, this strawberry lemonade is everything I crave on a hot day. I’ll be making it for cookouts, BBQs, and gatherings all summer long. I hope you will be too! Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients This strawberry lemonade recipe calls for four basic ingredients: Strawberries, of course! If […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-lemonade/feed/ 6 https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-margarita-recipes/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-margarita-recipes/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 13:24:17 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93133
Break out the tequila—let’s make margaritas! These margarita recipes range from the classic combination of tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave to fruity margaritas, frozen margaritas, jalapeño-infused drinks, and more. They’re all refreshing, delicious, and easy to make. With Cinco de Mayo coming up next week, almost everyone where I live in Austin, Texas will be sipping a margarita this weekend. Often confused with Mexican Independence Day (September 16), Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Austin, it feels like a broader celebration of Mexican-American heritage, and margaritas are […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-margarita-recipes/feed/ 2 https://www.loveandlemons.com/paper-plane-cocktail/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/paper-plane-cocktail/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:45:05 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=89881
Have you ever tried a paper plane cocktail? Invented in 2008 by New York City bartender Sam Ross, it consists of equal parts of four ingredients: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice. Bitter, sour, citrusy, and deliciously complex, this drink has become a modern classic, and I’m here for it. I’m embarrassed to admit that I didn’t actually get on the paper plane bandwagon until last year. Jack and I were snowed in at home for the week after Christmas, and for a fun, festive, and cozy activity, we made a new classic cocktail every night. This paper plane […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/paper-plane-cocktail/feed/ 2 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pomegranate-martini/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pomegranate-martini/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:48:51 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=89439
Let’s make a pomegranate martini! I love pomegranate anything, so this fruity cocktail is one of my favorites. It has a delicious sweet-tart, citrusy flavor, and the pomegranate juice makes it ruby red. It’s like the (way more) fun cousin of a classic martini, perfect for celebrations like New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, or girls nights in. My pomegranate martini recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients. It starts with pomegranate juice and vodka. Then, I add orange liqueur and a splash of orange juice for a bright, citrusy kick. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary, it’s such a refreshing winter drink. […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/pomegranate-martini/feed/ 2 https://www.loveandlemons.com/amaretto-sour/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/amaretto-sour/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:34:00 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=89584
This amaretto sour recipe is frothy, nutty, and bright. Easy to make with just 5 ingredients, it’s such a festive cocktail for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. The amaretto’s almond notes remind me of marzipan (or the almond extract I use in many of my favorite Christmas cookies). It feels perfect for the season. When I was in college, I had a good friend who always ordered an amaretto sour when we went out. The first time I tried one was with her. I remember liking the nutty flavor but thinking it was too sweet for me. I recently learned […]

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