Drinks and Cocktails
Recipe Type: Drinks and Cocktails
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Holiday Citrus Punch Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingNothing says festive cheer like a glass of refreshing citrus punch! This vibrant recipe combines a medley of flavors, with the Pittman & Davis signature Rio Ruby™ Red grapefruit adding a unique, sweet-tart twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family brunches, or cozy nights in, this punch can be served warm to brighten cold winter days or chilled over ice for a refreshing treat. With hints of cinnamon and fresh slices of citrus, it’s sure to bring a touch of warmth and color to any occasion. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 1 (48-ounce) bottle…
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Continue ReadingWarm weather will soon be here, and nothing beats spending a relaxing evening sipping fresh fruit cocktails on your porch or deck. If you’re looking for a light and refreshing new drink to try, a Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit Elderflower Cocktail may be the tropical-tasting delight you’ve been seeking! Made with vibrant, fresh-squeezed sweet grapefruit and fresh, fruity and floral elderberry vodka, this zesty cocktail will make your spring and summer nights even sweeter. Recipe is for one serving, but can easily be increased. Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit, juiced 3 Tbsp. elderflower…
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Continue ReadingDelicious, refreshing, and simple to prepare, Mimosas are the quintessential brunch cocktail. Perfect with most any brunch menu, Mimosas are a quick and simple way to dress up any occasion, whether it’s a holiday morning, Sunday brunch, or an anniversary celebration. Sweet and tangy Pittman & Davis Mandarins offer a fun twist on the classic cocktail. The below recipe is meant to serve two people, but you can easily multiply it for a crowd and serve it in a chilled pitcher. For an extra elegant twist, serve in frosted champagne flutes. Note: Most Mimosa recipes call for an equal ratio…
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Continue ReadingFresh Mandarins from Pittman & Davis are in season, and if you’re looking for more ways to incorporate them into your day, and this fizzy recipe using fresh-squeezed mandarin juice is a great way to brighten up a lazy afternoon on the deck or a fun Saturday night! Add your favorite brand of tequila or vodka for a grownup cocktail or leave it out to create “mocktails” the whole family can enjoy. Serves 4. Ingredients: 10 Pittman & Davis Gold Nugget Mandarins or Honey Mandarins Fresh mint leaves ¼ c. lime juice 1½ c. club soda or sparkling water ½…
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Honeybell Orange Juice Mocktail
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingPerfectly ripe Honeybell Tangelos are one of the citrus world’s most treasured treats. Honeybells are bursting with sweet juice, have few if any seeds, and are wrapped in thin, aromatic, bright orange skins that match the deep orange flesh. They are as beautiful as they are delicious and their juice is second to none. Fresh Honeybells make this Honeybell Orange Juice Mocktail sweet and refreshing. The combination of Honeybells, apples, pineapple, and carrots makes a sweet juice that is also good for you. This recipe makes about 4 servings, and can be adjusted easily to make more or less depending…
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Continue ReadingHoneybell season is all too short, so enjoy it while you can, whether it’s Pittman & Davis classic Honeybells or Pittman & Davis Golden Honeybells! Never had a Honeybell orange before? You’re missing out – known for their bell shapes and honey-sweet flavor, the mandarin hybrid is a refreshing treat eaten fresh out of hand, segmented into salads, or used in your favorite recipes (like cocktails)! Speaking of cocktails, our Golden Honeybells are perfect in a margarita – combined with smooth silver tequila and tart lime juice, the fresh, sweet juice makes a nice complement. Round out your next taco…
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Continue ReadingTraditionally, sangria is made by infusing red wine with citrus, berries, and other fresh fruit. White wine sangria, however, is a lighter take on the usual red wine sangria and it pairs well with crisp, tart fruits like Pittman & Davis Fuji Apples, and Pittman & Davis King Comice Pears. Both of these fruits pair well with Moscato wine and will combine to make your white sangria a praiseworthy favorite. Ingredients 1 750ml bottle chilled Moscato wine 1/2 cup room temperature lemon liqueur (lemoncello) Zest of 2 lemons Juice from the 2 zested lemons (strain out seeds) 1/4 cup white…
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Continue ReadingTurn our Paradise Pineapples into a healthy, tropical summer drink! Refreshingly sweet and tangy and loaded with nutrients, homemade pineapple juice is easy to make and great on its own or used to make other drinks (as well as in your favorite Asian-inspired or barbecue recipes). Enjoy this pineapple juice recipe alone or combine it with fresh orange juice for an extra-special breakfast treat, blend it with ginger tea for added spiciness, or make pineapple lemonade to beat the summer heat. And for summer nights, mix it with coconut, rum and lime juice for the classic cocktail, piña colada! Ingredients:…
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Continue ReadingThis Asian-inspired summer cocktail is fruity, tart and a gorgeous color reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Even better is the cherry flavor, which pairs well with the lime juice. A perfect drink for hot weather! Ingredients: 4 Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, stemmed and pitted ¼ c. sake 3 Tbsp. tart cherry juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. grenadine ½ tsp. cherry-flavored bitters Fresh mint leaves Directions: Muddle the cherries with the grenadine syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker about two-thirds full of ice. Add sake, cherry juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters. Place lid on shaker; shake until…
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Pittman & Davis Peach Sweet Tea
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingNothing says hospitality quite like a refreshing glass of sweet iced tea. This flavorful take on the traditional recipe adds sweet, fresh peaches to make a drink that everyone will welcome with smiles. This delicious drink is made with simple ingredients and it is sure to become one you will make often. Be ready to refill glasses and share this easy recipe with everyone who tastes it. Ingredients 6 large Tea Bags (black iced tea) 3 Cups Spring Water, divided 1 Cup Sugar 1 fresh Peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped More Spring Water to fill pitcher Instructions Bring 2 cups…