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

I love fall because August is cherry season. I love adding cherries to the end of the summer menu, for instance 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 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

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

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 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 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 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 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 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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Strawberry Banana Layered Smoothie

There's this conundrum that I face in my life every single day: I want to be healthy and eat more vegetables, but I also want ice cream. Or chocolate, or really anything with more sugar than a human being probably needs in a day. Vegetables are super important, guys. But sometimes I just have to settle for fruit and pretend I'm doing my body some good. Fruit totally counts too, right guys? This Strawberry Banana Layered Smoothie is the perfect happy medium...right? Come on, work with me here... What You'll Need to Make a Strawberry Banana Layered Smoothie: Strawberry Layer 1 1/2 cup Keep Reading >>>

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Layered Strawberry And Green Smoothie

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I've been feeling sluggish for the past few weeks. I keep thinking if I just lose a few pounds or workout or something I'll get my energy and pep back...but then I can't even seem to muster the muster to do that much. Instead, I'm eating worse, vegging more, and basically I'm a potato. Then I thought, what if I just change ONE thing. Like, instead of trying to overhaul my entire life, what if I just overhaul my breakfast. That's when I decided to make this Layered Strawberry And Green Smoothie. I love smoothies. When I was a little girl my mom would make me milk shakes when I had a bad day, or Keep Reading >>>

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White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Marshmallow Pops

Death By Dessert

White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Marshmallow Pops are one of my favorite holiday traditions. I make them with the kiddo, and then while the tree is being decorated, we leave them to harden. When we're finished, we sit around and stare at the beautiful lights with big 'ol cups of hot chocolate and dip the marshmallow pops in. It is so good y'all. So. good. What You Need To Make White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Marshmallow Pops: 1 bag white candy melts 1 bag crushed peppermint 1 bag marshmallows striped lollipop sticks How to Make White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Keep Reading >>>

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Mr. Cranberry Cocktail

No holiday party is complete without a selection of drinks to keep your guests happy, but sometimes it's hard to find a good balance between overly-fruity (some might say "girly") cocktails and, well, beer. But if you want something that's fancy enough for a party but not too sweet - and not too expensive that you'd rather suffer through an endless amount of cheap, watery beer in the name of surviving an encounter with your in-laws - then you should probably give this Mr. Cranberry Cocktail a try. Just make sure you call him "mister"...he gets annoyed when you don't. What You'll Need to Keep Reading >>>

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Irish Apple Cider

There's nothing like a hot apple cider to keep you warm on these long winter nights. But if you want all of the "warm" with none of the "hot," you're going to have to switch out the heating process in favor of some good ol' fashioned liquor. And let me tell you, if you like whiskey, you're going to love this Irish Apple Cider. We're taking the concept of hard cider and making it into the best holiday drink you've ever tasted. This one is perfect for drinking by the fire. Or in the bathtub. Hell, drink it over the sink in the kitchen while your relatives argue in the other room if you want. Keep Reading >>>

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Jingle Bell Rock Cocktail

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell...okay, now that you've got a different Christmas song stuck in your head besides that one you heard in that department store a week ago, I can explain to you why it's been stuck in my head: Because I've made this Jingle Bell Rock Cocktail. Sweet Santa on a pogo stick, let me tell you about this drink! It's colorful, it's practically bursting with holiday cheer, it's delicious, and most importantly? It'll get you through any holiday party with a smile on your face. You're welcome, internet. What You'll Need to Make a Jingle Bell Rock Cocktail: 3 Keep Reading >>>

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Little Drummer Joy

Death By Dessert

Some of us love dessert (Okay, most of us. Like probably all of us...If you don't love dessert get out of my face). Some of us love our dessert with a little side of the good stuff, and no, for once I'm not talking about coffee. This Little Drummer Joy may sound innocent enough, but it comes with a twist: a little bit of Bailey's Irish Cream to mix with your ice cream when it gets all melty. I'm in a chocolate-y, ice cream-y, Irish heaven, y'all...you have GOT to give this one a try! What You'll Need to Make a Little Drummer Joy: 2 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream 2-3 scoops of your Keep Reading >>>

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Get Kinky In The Cold Cocktail

It's getting cold outside and all the songs are telling you to warm up by a nice, crackling fire. We have a different idea. This winter, don't warm up by the fire...get kinky in the cold instead. This Get Kinky In The Cold Cocktail will warm you up and taste smooth going down. Drink it with a friend and there's no telling where the night will take you... Cheers. What You Need To Make A Get Kinky In The Cold Cocktail: 2-ounces 1800 Silver Tequila 1-ounce Kinky Pink Liqueur 1-ounce Simple Syrup 2-ounces Sam Pellegrino Limonata Garnish with Lemon zest How To Make A Get Kinky Keep Reading >>>

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