Drinks and Cocktails
Recipe Type: Drinks and Cocktails
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Orange Crush Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingWarmer months are on their way, and these sunny days are perfect for the refreshing taste of Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges. The Orange Crush Cocktail is a zesty drink that hits the spot day or night. This recipe is for a single drink, but can be easily increased to as many as you like. Ingredients 1 Pittman & Davis Navel Orange, juiced 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce grand marnier (or another orange liqueur) 3 to 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (refrigerated is best) Orange wedges and mint sprigs for garnish Instructions In a cocktail shaker, combine Pittman & Davis Navel Orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and several…
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Mango Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingLemonade is easy to make and always a refreshing treat. The tropical flavors of Pittman & Davis mangoes add a touch of sweetness to this popular drink. This recipe makes about 4 servings, and can be easily increased for more guests. Make some the next time you want a deliciously different lemonade that everyone will love. Ingredients 2 cups Pittman & Davis mango, peeled and chopped ½ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp lime juice ¾ cup sugar (or honey) 2 cups water (divided) fresh mint leaves (optional) Preparation Dissolve sugar (or honey) into 1 cup water. Add chopped mango and…
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Continue ReadingThis easy and refreshing Grapefruit Margarita recipe make 4 drinks and uses super-sweet Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruits. Stir up a batch today and enjoy! Ingredients 1 lime cut into wedges kosher salt 1 cup Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit juice ½ cup fresh lime juice 1 cup triple sec, or other orange liqueur 2 cups ice 1 cup tequila Preparation Wet glass rims with a lime wedge and dip into a saucer filled with kosher salt to salt the rim. Combine Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, tequila, and ice in a…
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Honeybell Orange Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingIn this flavorful beverage the sweet taste of juicy Pittman and Davis Honeybell orange juice is blended with other fresh fruit to make a refreshing and healthful drink that can be enjoyed with or without alcohol. Get out your juicer and make this tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious. Ingredients 4 Pittman and Davis Honeybell Oranges, peeled 1 apple, cored/seeded and sliced I carrot, peeled and cut into chunks ½ mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced 2 slices of cored/peeled pineapple (vodka or light rum – optional) Preparation This recipe works best if you use a juice extractor. Prepare…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingRuby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine With the cold nights of winter upon us and Christmas festivities in full swing, nothing beats a spicy, steaming glass of mulled wine to warm your nights and uplift the spirits of your holiday parties. The delicious smell of the mulled wine is enough to make any home feel festive. The traditional holiday treat “Mulled Wine” originated from the Old World and was first recorded in Rome during the second century. As the Romans travelled across Europe, they brought with them their culture and shared it with the rest of the world. Thanks to them…
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Grapefruit Mojito Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingThe Mojito is one of the oldest known cocktails. Some stories contend that in the late 1500s, Sir Francis Drake having learned of a blend of rum, sugarcane, mint, and lime while in Cuba, prescribed the concoction to his sailing crew to prevent scurvy (he was probably a very popular captain). Today the mojito has evolved into several variations and is considered one of the most beloved and refreshing drinks around the world. This citrusy twist on the original uses succulent Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit zest and juice to create a fantastic balance of flavors. Stir up a…
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Bartlett Pear Martini Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingThe martini is perhaps the most famous of cocktails. Combining this classic drink with delicious Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears creates a flavorful new spin on an old favorite. The Bartlett Pear Martini is lightly sweet and with a little preparation ahead of time, very easy to make. Bartlett Pear Martini Recipe Preparation Times: 45 minutes for Bartlett Pear puree / 5 Minutes for drink Bartlett Pear Puree 3 Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears, peeled, halved, and cored 6 teaspoons Honey 1 teaspoon brown sugar Preheat your oven to 350F. Arrange peeled, halved, and cored Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears…
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Continue ReadingAs kids, many of us grew up knowing how fun it is to play under the sun, run outdoors with friends, ride a bike, or climb trees to pick wonderfully tasty and healthy fruit treats. Those who grew up where citrus grows know the waft of clean, refreshing citrus blooms in summer. Another tropical fruit that stimulates memories of summer sweetness is the creamy, succulent mango. The mango is unique compared to other fruits in that it is sweet, tart, creamy, and has notes of floral aroma and juicy tropical fruit flavors. The texture of a ripe mango has been…
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Grapefruit Detox Smoothie Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingDetox is a word in health and beauty circles that revolves around maintaining and attaining ones’ health. It is also one of the fastest routes to losing weight. Remember though that the best approach to curbing and eradicating the toxins from our body is to use small, daily doses of detox intake. There are numerous fruits and veggies you can choose from that are not only tasty and nutritious but also promote toxin release. There is no better way to rid our body of accumulated chemicals and toxins from the food we intake and everything we come in contact with…
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Continue ReadingWhat are smoothies? Smoothies are a popular health drink that have evolved and have come a long way over the years. The international smoothie industry is a multi-billion dollar income generator, with the US market garnering sales of more than $2 billion a year. This thirst-quenching blended drink did not originate from the United States. Mediterranean and Eastern countries have long been enjoying pureed fruits drinks. Even South and Latin America have this kind of drink as part of their diet before we even knew it existed. Making smoothies only became popular in the US when blender was invented by…