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25 Cleaner Cocktails That Won’t Totally Ruin Your Diet

Is it Happy Hour yet? We've all been there. Its been a long day and you want a refreshing cocktail, but you don't want to wreck your diet. So, what now? Cleaner Cocktails are on the way... You can have the best of both worlds! Whether you're looking for something bold, fruity or boozy, you simply can't go wrong with this list of 25 Cleaner Cocktails That Won't Totally Ruin Your Diet! What exactly is a Cleaner Cocktail you might be asking yourself? A cleaner cocktail is basically a drink that has less sugar, calories, additives, and chemicals than a normal cocktail that you'd order Keep Reading >>>

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Lovely Jell-O Shots

There are people in this world who love Valentine's Day. They want to hold their little love muffin tight, wear all things pink and frilly, and enjoy every last minute. And then there's the rest of us. And that, my friend is who these Lovely Jell-O shots are for. The rest of us. That is why today we are making some seriously delicious Jell-O shots, to cure all that ails you on the big VDay! What You Need To Make Lovely Jell-O Shots ¼ cup Vodka (Three Olives is my fave.) Heart Silicone Molds (I got mine here.) 3 oz flavored Jello (This is the little box, in case you aren't Keep Reading >>>

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Sinfully Delicious Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

Nothing tastes better on a cold winter day than a drink that heats you from the inside out. And that's exactly what this sinfully delicious slow cooker hot cocoa is made for. Decadent to the core, this traditional, easy recipe will fill your home with the sweet, sweet smell of chocolate as it cooks, and make you feel nothing but love from the first until the last sip. Forget powdered hot cocoa or syrup from the fridge, THIS is the only way cocoa should ever be made! Enjoy! Sinfully Delicious Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa What You Need To Make Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa: 1.5 cups heavy Keep Reading >>>

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3-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Tis' the Season for hot chocolate. I bet you are sipping on some right now, aren't you? If you answered no, I am going to go ahead and assume your store was out of hot chocolate because with the cold weather, everyone needs some in a mug and in their hands at all times! So if you don't have any right now and wondering how long it'd take you to make some, I am going to let you in on a little secret! I am partnering with International Delight today to share with a 3-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. Wait, just 3 minutes? Oh, yes! It's delicious and a recipe that even Santa will Keep Reading >>>

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10 Fall Drinks That Are Totally The Bomb

Between Halloween parties, game nights, football parties, dinner parties, and any other kind of festive occasion you can imagine, fall is a very social season. And this year, instead of serving your friends all the boring drinks (wine, beer, liquor, blah, blah) that they can find anywhere (c'mon, we're not teenagers...impress them!), we suggest you go over-the-top and serve them drinks that are truly gossip-worthy. This list of 10 Fall Drinks That Are Totally The Bomb will last you all fall, and we bet you'll love them so much that you'll start making some of these year round. Don't worry; we Keep Reading >>>

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Hot Chocolate Spoons

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Next time you're craving a little extra chocolate in your hot chocolate, make these adorable Hot Chocolate Spoons. Think about it...what better way to make your drink extra sweet than to mix in melted chocolate and cute little sprinkles? Or next time you have the kids over for a party or movie night, imagine the looks on their faces when you let them mix this into their drink. Truly, everyone is going to love these and you'll be the genius who made them. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Hot Chocolate Spoons: Milk chocolate chips Wooden spoons Orange, yellow, and black Keep Reading >>>

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Make Your Own Zombtini

After a long, hard day of zombie-ing, even zombie's need a break. This Zombitini is for all of those hard working zombies out there. Chasing down humans takes a lot of energy, and it can be hard when they get away - or when someone in your horde snags them before you. So at night when you get home, relax to the dulcet tastes of - Zombitini. Supplies Needed to Make a Zombtini: 1 oz. Captain Morgan White Rum 2 oz. Dekuyper Melon Liqueur 1 oz. 100% Pineapple Juice 0.5 oz. Sprite Dash of Grenadine (garnish) Ice Cocktail Shaker How to Make a Zombtini: Combine the Keep Reading >>>

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Move Over Pumpkin Spice, Chai Latte Season Is Coming!

It's officially fall. Okay, so in some places it doesn't feel like fall. We're still weathering 90+ degree days here in Texas, but the leaves! They are falling. Cold weather is in our future. And that means fuzzy boots. Hoodies. Obsessively checking the weather app to see if the temperature is dropping anytime soon. And chai lattes... Yes, I said it. Move over pumpkin spice latte, chai latte season is coming!! Move Over Pumpkin Spice, Chai Latte Season Is Coming! Yes, I know pumpkin spice latte is like the official basic white girl drink, But I'm here to tell you why you should skip the Keep Reading >>>

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Cherry Bomb Bourbon Whiskey Proves You Can Find Happiness In A Glass!

I love cherry season. I love adding cherries in pretty much anything. I'll make cherry pie, cherry turnovers, cherry ice cream, cherry cinnamon rolls and, well, you get the picture. But my real love are cherries and bourbon together. It's like they're best friends, cut from a slightly tart and very naughty cloth. And you know what they say...best friends deserve to be together. Enjoy this Cherry Bomb Bourbon Whiskey with your friends and drink a toast to me...Cheers! What You Need To Make A Cherry Bomb Bourbon Whiskey: 3 ozs Hard Cherry Cider 2 ozs Bourbon Whiskey 4-6 Cherries, Keep Reading >>>

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The Six-Step Iced Coffee Method

Is there anything better than a nice, yummy, iced coffee on a warm summer morning. The bitterness of the beans, the richness of the cream, sometimes a little sugar or sweetner, it can be a little bit of heaven right in the comfort of your home. It will help open those eyes, and get your morning started off on a caffeinated note, and we all know the power of caffeine! I'm going to teach you how to make your own iced coffee in six easy steps. It's quite easy, and feel free to pass the tried and true recipe along. It's simple enough, even a novice barista can finish it with ease. The Keep Reading >>>

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10 Amazing Reasons You Should Start Drinking More Water TODAY!

Water is an essential for life and I know, and you know it too. But why? What exactly is so great about water? It's tasteless and colorless so what makes it so amazing? Well, I want to share with you 10 Amazing Benefits of Water so you can stop wondering and start drinking...more water! 10 Amazing Benefits of Water 1. Ability to lose weight. Water helps keep us full especially when ingested before meals. Because we feel fuller, we are less likely to eat as much and that will help us lose that extra weight. 2. Promotes healthy digestion. Hate feeling constipated or sluggish? Increase Keep Reading >>>

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Just How Magical IS The Starbucks Unicorn Frap?

The first time I saw a photo of the pink and blue tie-dyed drink on Facebook, even though it was a few days late, I thought it was an April Fool's day prank. It was too cute. Too trendy. There was no way a big chain store would sell a drink that was that bright and fun. A few days later I saw the mythical unicorn frappuccino again, this time on a poster outside of an actual Starbucks. The alarms went off. This was not a drill. And since it's a limited time offer I HAD to act fact...so, just how magical IS the Starbucks Unicorn Frap? Just How Magical IS The Starbucks Unicorn Frap? I love Keep Reading >>>

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So Tell Me: Are You Team Coffee, Or Team Tea?

Stop what you are doing. I have to ask you the most important, crucial, imperative question you will be asked all day: Are you Team Coffee or Team Tea? So Tell Me: Are You Team Coffee, Or Team Tea? I know it's a hot debate, and there are loyalists for each side. I have heard full-blown arguments devoted to one’s love and devotion to these hot liquids. “But the roasting and brewing process is imperative to the flavor” … “But it has to steep for exactly 4.2 minutes for optimum experience.” The size of the grind, loose leaf versus pod, pour over versus french press, stove-top kettle versus Keep Reading >>>

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Taste of Summer Berry Spritzer

I don't know about you guys but I feel like there is a little bit of Summer in the air. Maybe it's the way the air smells after a warm rain storm or maybe it's the berries that are back in season with their juicy and bright colors. Whatever it may be, I've been inspired to make this Taste of Summer Berry Spritzer. If the name didn't satisfy your thirst, the drink certainly will! What You Will Need to Make a Taste of Summer Berry Spritzer: Llano Estacado Chardonnay Fresh Raspberries Fresh Strawberries Lemon Lime Soda Cranberry Juice Ice Wine Glasses How to Make Keep Reading >>>

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Spring Has Sprung Mango Blueberry Smoothie

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I love the spring, but probably for WAY different reasons then the rest of uns. For me, spring is all about the fresh fruits that are popping up at the grocery stores. I can smell spring in the air as I walk through the aisles: suddenly there are bright red strawberries, delicious raspberries, and of course, all those richly blue blueberries and juicy ripe melons. That's what I love so much about this Mango Blueberry Smoothie: it really is like I'm sipping spring right from the glass. Now, I know the rest of you are all about cleaning, and mowing those lawns, but both of those are awful. I'm Keep Reading >>>

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Cocktail Hour, Texas Style – Jalapeno Margarita

I love margaritas. They're the quintessential Texas cocktail and something I would have at every meal if it were even the slightest bit not-frowned-upon. So with that in mind, I set out to come up with the tastiest (and most Texas) drink I could...So allow me to introduce you to Cocktail Hour, Texas Style - The Jalapeno Margarita. What You'll Need to Make a Jalapeno Margarita: 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced 4 oz. silver tequila 2 oz. triple sec 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp. agave nectar Pineapple chunks, for garnish Kosher salt or sea salt, for garnish How to Keep Reading >>>

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I Hate To Break It To You, But, Your Pumpkin-Flavored Everything Isn’t Even Really Pumpkin

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Your Life Until Now Has Been A LIE! That's right. Your Nana's a liar. The grocery store is a liar. Even freakin' Starbucks has been LYING to you. And you've been eating it up. Literally. I Hate To Break It To You, But, Your Pumpkin-Flavored Everything Isn't Even Really Pumpkin Every year you wait in line for those green and black doors to open wide and for the world to proclaim: Pumpkin Spice Season Is Upon Us! You stood there in your Uggs, with your flannel shirt wrapping you in warmth, sipping that pumpkin spiced latte that you waited all year for. Only, turns out, most of the Keep Reading >>>

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True Story: Smoothies Changed My LIFE!

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

Today's guest post is brought to you by the amazing Veronica Shah of Healthsomeness.com! Veronica says she's been a long-time reader of Totally The Bomb, and we are So Happy to have her posting for us today! Welcome, Veronica! I was first introduced to smoothies around 4 years ago and absolutely fell in LOVE with them. Who knew you could create something that was so tasty in such a short amount of time, and with very little effort? Since then, I have been drinking at least 5 smoothies a week and have tried out hundreds of recipes. True Story: Smoothies Changed My LIFE! A lot of Keep Reading >>>

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Red, White, And Berry Sparkling Cocktail

Go for the gold with a drink you'll never forget. This Olympic-taste will tantalize your tastebuds from first sip, to last. Watch your favorite athlete head for glory while sipping on a Red, White, And Berry Sparkling Cocktail. The refreshingly sweet berry taste pared with the tickley bubbles will keep you smiling as you cheer on our teams. Go for the gold, but bring home the red, white, and berry! Red, White & Berry Sparkling Cocktail Ingredients: 1.5 oz Smirnoff Red, White, & Berry Vodka 3 oz Sparkling Blackberry Juice Frozen Blueberries & Keep Reading >>>

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Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Spritzer

If you need to take a break from the Olympics coverage to cool off, you should grab this Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Spritzer. Whether it's the basketball team dominating the court, or runners setting the track on fire, the Olympics is seriously sweaty business! If you're cheering your team to gold, you'll need a refreshing break that won't take away from the excitement once the action's back on. Enjoy this one by yourself, or with a crowd! Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Spritzer Single serving: 1 ½ oz. SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry 3 oz. black cherry seltzer 4 oz. lemonade In a Keep Reading >>>

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Red, White, And Blue Boozy Punch

The summer Olympics have begun, and what better time to practice your patriotism than cheering on Team America with boozy slushies? These Red, White, And Blue Boozy Shushies are berrylicious, and the perfect drink for watching Michael Phelps glide through the water, or Gabby Douglas flip through the air like some human quarter. These athletes have worked their entire lives to get ready for this moment, and the least you can do is get a little tipsy whilst cheering them from the comfort of your armchair. We might not ever know the glory of personally winning the gold for our country, but we can Keep Reading >>>

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Poliwag’s Martini

You know that feeling you get when you drink just a few too many? That feeling that the room is spinning and you just can't come to stop? Well, you just experienced what I like to call the Poliwag. Poliwag is that adorable little water type Pokemon that posses all sorts of fun abilities which makes him t perfect inspiration for a tasty drink. So bottoms up to Poliwag's Martini - it's just what every Pokemon fan needs. Photo Credit: Amanda Picotte What You Will Need to Make Poliwag's Martini: ½ oz. The London No 1 ½ oz. St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur ½ oz. Lillet Blanc Keep Reading >>>

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Team Valor Cocktail

If you haven't leveled up to at least Level 5 by now in Pokemon Go then you should drop whatever you are doing and go do that NOW. If you are continuing to read this then I assume you are past that level. It's going to make a big difference because Level 5 allows you to enter a Pokemon Gym and choose a team! I choose Team Valor (red team) and if you did too, let's celebrate our choice over a Team Valor Cocktail! This cocktail is sure to dominate the other Pokemon Teams out there so drink up and then go catch some more Pokemon! What You Will Need to Make a Team Valor Cocktail: 1/2 Keep Reading >>>

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Bottoms Up To The Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale

It's officially been a week since The Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale aired which means all of you should have watched it by now. If you haven't, first go smack yourself a little because why haven't you? Secondly, get off this post because there will be spoilers ahead... Now that you've been warned, all I can say is Bottoms Up To The Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale! Wasn't it a great one? So much in fact, here are 6 Game of Thrones Inspired Cocktails you need to celebrate that epic finale. 6 Game of Thrones Inspired Cocktails "The Crows' Old-Fashioned" by Tad Carducci, bartender, Keep Reading >>>

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Limoncello Summer Martini

Celebrate summer year round with this delicious Limoncello Summer Martini. Sure, you could save this recipe and only bring it out on those hot summer days, but what fun is that? Imagine: dead of winter, snow everywhere, all of your friends in horrible moods because of the newest "SNOWPOCALYPSE" and you, sitting in a nice, hot bath tub drinking your martini. Winning. Enjoy! What You Need To Make A Limoncello Summer Martini: Shot glass Vodka Simple Syrup Limoncello liqueur Fresh Mint leaves Martini Shaker Martini Glass Ice LaCroix Lemon How To Make A Limoncello Summer Martini: 1. Keep Reading >>>

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St. Patrick’s Day Candy Spoons

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St. Patrick's Day may still be a few weeks away, but today? Today's your lucky day! Or at least, it's your lucky day if you subscribe to the idea that a small plant has the capability to alter the positive effects of your interactions with the world around you...I'm talking about a four-leaf clover, okay? Listen, I made these St. Patrick's Day Candy Spoons and I just got really excited about how cute they are. You're just going to have to deal with my rambling here before you get to what you really want, which is this totally awesome and festive recipe. What You'll Need to Make St. Keep Reading >>>

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Punch Up The Second Quarter With This Altos Blanco & Tackle Punch

All the action and drama of the first quarter won't prepare you for that second quarter punch. Both teams lined up, determined to win, grit and iron running through their veins. They know halftime is around the corner, and you know you'll need to keep the fans at your Super Bowl party refreshed and ready for any play they throw down. This Altos Blanco & Tackle Punch is the perfect drink to pull you through the second quarter with all the style and drama your fans will be searching for. Cheers! What You Need To Make Altos Blanco & Tackle Punch: 1 ½ parts Olmeca Altos Reposado 1 part Keep Reading >>>

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Start Your Super Bowl Party With This Beast Of A Drink: Pernod Absinthe Green Beast

It's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY and time to celebrate with some truly amazing cocktails that will add the perfect punch to your Super Bowl party! This Pernod Absinthe Green Beast is a beast of a cocktail and exactly what you need to kick off the day right. No matter which team you're cheering for, this drink will help you celebrate in style. From time-outs to tackles to epic touchdowns, the beast of a drink will make everyone who couldn't make it to your party green with envy. Cheers! How To Make Pernod Absinthe Green Beast: 1 part Pernod Absinthe 1 part simple syrup 1 part of fleshly squeezed lime Keep Reading >>>

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Take A Half-Time Time Out With Altos Thyme Out

It might be half time for your Super Bowl party, but it's time to take an Altos Thyme Out. Instead of watching the half time show, pop into the kitchen and make some cocktails that'll have everyone ready to cheer on that second half. This will take less time to make than your average time out, and be way more memorable...trust me. Plus, while everyone is talking about the first half of the game, they'll soon be talking about this amazing cocktail. Cheers! What You Need To Make Altos Thyme Out: 2 parts Olmeca Plata 1 part lime juice .75 part agave syrup Top with soda How To Make Altos Thyme Keep Reading >>>

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Strawberry Kiwi Layered Smoothie

Who doesn't love a classic combination like strawberry and kiwi? Two things that are great on their own but fantastic together, everybody's favorite part of a fruit salad...what's not to like? And smoothies, man, don't even get me started on how great smoothies are. They're like liquid love served up in a glass, so smooth and...ie? This isn't working, is it? I can see you there, shaking your head and saying, "There's no way you'll convince me to be healthy, Totally the Bomb! NO. WAY." Well, fine. I suppose there's no point giving you this recipe for a Strawberry Kiwi Layered Keep Reading >>>

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Avoid A Third Quarter Flag With J.P. Wiser’s And Cola

Don't let your Super Bowl party be flagged in the third quarter. Plan ahead with drinks that'll keep the fun times going. This J.P. Wiser's And Cola is the refreshing whisky and cola taste you love, with the distinctive blend only J.P. Wiser's brings. Add a little lime and you won't miss a single pass, tackle, or down. Cheers! What You Need To Make J.P. Wiser's And Cola: 1 part J.P. Wiser’s® Rye Whisky 3 parts Cola Lime wedge How To Make J.P. Wiser's And Cola: Pour J.P. Wiser’s® Rye Whisky over ice in highball glass and add cola. Garnish with a lime wedge. Cheers! Need More Drinks Keep Reading >>>

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Give Your Fourth Quarter A Little Bite: Ginger Deluxe

You watch the game for the game. Or maybe it's the commercials you love. Perhaps the half-time show is what draws you in. For me, it's that cutting-your-teeth drama that comes with the final quarter...everything is on the line, both teams have played long and hard all year just to make it to this moment. The air is thick with drama and excitement and it all comes down to the snap of a ball...While you're biting your nails, take some time to appreciate a cocktail with a little bite: Ginger Deluxe. Perfect for end of game. The crowd will go wild. Cheers! What You Need To Make Ginger Keep Reading >>>

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