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6 In food/ Recipes

Red Velvet Latte

Red Velvet Latte

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This one is for all of my red velvet fans! With Valentine’s Day just a day away, this is a great festive afternoon pick me up. I’m showing you how you can make your own Red Velvet Latte at home!

Red Velvet Latte

Red Velvet cake is well known for it’s rich cocoa flavor paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting and it’s deep red color. This is my take on a red velvet latte, combining my two loves, coffee and red velvet!!! Now this recipe is not overly sweet. Instead, it’s got a rich cocoa flavor that goes nicely with espresso. But you can definitely add more sweetener to customize as you wish!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of espresso or coffee
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp of cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sugar (or more to taste)
  • red food coloring
  • heavy cream
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Directions:

1.) In a small saucepan, combine milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sugar. Whisk until the cocoa powder is all dissolved. Prepare a cup of espresso or coffee while the milk heats on the saucepan.

Red velvet latte

2.) Remove from heat and add red food coloring.

Red Velvet Latte

3.) Pour the red steamed milk into your cup of espresso or coffee.

4.) In a separate bowl or cup, prepare the whipped topping. Pour some heavy whipping cream and add a splash of almond extract.

5.) Using a frother, froth the whipping cream until peaks form.

6.) Using a spoon, add the whipped topping to your latte.

Red Velvet Latte

Enjoy!!!!!

 

I love to see what you create, so if you make this be sure to take a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest!

 

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For more of my favorite coffee drinks check out

Irish Cream Cold Brew

My Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew

Or try my

Red Velvet Waffles–Click here for the recipe

 

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7 In drinks/ Recipes

Blushing Rose Fizz Cocktail/Mocktail

Blushing rose fizz cocktail/mocktail

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This is a gorgeous and refreshing fizzy drink that is perfect for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Bubbly champagne with the effervescent floral notes or rose and elderflower make this the ultimate feminine drink. I’m sharing my recipe for my Blushing Rose Fizz Cocktail or Mocktail below. Scroll down for my recipe 🙂

Blushing Rose Fizz Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Champagne (measure with your heart)
  • Rose water (1 jigger)
  • Splash of St Germain Elderflower
  • Rose petals

(makes 1 glass)

Directions:

  1. Start by adding a few fresh raspberries to the bottom of your glass.
  2. Pour a generous amount of champagne (Measure with your heart)
  3. Add about 1 jigger of rose water and a splash of St Germain Elderflower.
  4. Top with fresh rose petals.

 

Blushing Rose Fizz cocktail/mocktail

To make the non-alcoholic version

Blushing Rose Fizz Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Belvoir Farms Elderflower and Rose Presse
  • Rose petals
  • Optional – if you want to make it a little sweeter add a splash of elderflower cordial

(makes 1 glass)

Directions:

  1. Start by adding a few fresh raspberries to the bottom of your glass.
  2. Fill the glass with Belvoir Farms Elderflower and Rose Presse.
  3. Optional – add a splash of elderflower cordial to make a little sweeter.
  4. Top with fresh rose petals.

 

Cheers!!!

If you make this, tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest! I love to see when you re-create my recipes!

Blushing rose fizz cocktail/mocktail

 

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For more of my favorite drink recipes check out

My rainbow sangria

Lilac Lemonade

Cucumber elderflower margarita

Pineapple grapefruit paloma

4 Champagne cocktails

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20 In food/ home/ Recipes

Apple Pear Fall Sangria

Fall Sangria

This post is sponsored by Free Spirit Bundle but all thoughts and opinions are my own

Remember Thirsty Thursday in college? Well I’m coming to you with a delish cocktail this Thursday and it’s a little more elevated than those jugs or boxes of wine you maybe used to drink when you were younger. Scroll down for my Apple Pear Fall sangria recipe and an exclusive code for my followers.

Apple Pear Fall Sangria

Apples, cider, white wine and pear vodka come together for a refreshing fall beverage.  Whether you’re getting together with friends or serving for the holidays, this sangria is a beautiful cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle white wine
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • Pear vodka
  • 2 apples sliced
  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • cinnamon bark

Directions:

In a large pitcher add the apple slices, rosemary and cinnamon sticks.

Pour the wine, apple cider and vodka – I don’t measure 😉

Stir until combined.

You can serve immediately or let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to enhance the flavors.

Apple Pear Fall Sangria

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I love to see what you create. If you make this, be sure to take a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest.

Other ideas you may like:

This fall tablescape idea

This pumpkin baked brie – omg so delish!

This simple Thanksgiving place setting idea

 

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1 In Recipes

Spicy Ranch Water

Spicy Ranch Water

Have you tried Ranch Water? It’s a refreshing, low calorie cocktail. I decided to give it a little kick since I have discovered my love of spicy beverage. Scroll down for my easy spicy ranch water recipe anytime you want a nice cool tequila cocktail with a little punch.

What is Ranch Water?

Ranch Water originally was made in Texas out of Topo Chico mineral water, limes and tequila. It was the cattle ranchers preferred beverage to cool off after a long day of working in the heat. With just a few ingredients, it’s super easy to make and is more of like the casual sibling of the margarita.

Spicy Ranch Water

Ranch water on it’s own is very refreshing but I wanted to give it a little extra kick. I’ve never been a fan of spicy things but last year I fell in love with spicy margaritas. A friend of ours gave us a bunch of jalapenos from their garden and I made this Spicy Watermelon Margarita (click here for the recipe).

The jalapenos add a nice heat and are balanced by the coolness of the bubbly Topo Chico so it’s not too incredibly spicy. Rim your glass with a little Tajin seasoning for some salty spice with each sip.

Spicy Ranch Water

Ingredients:

  • Topo chico mineral water
  • Blanco tequila (my favorite is Casa Amigos)
  • Lime sliced into wedges
  • 1 jalapeno sliced.
  • Tajin seasoning

Directions:

1.) Start by rimming your glass with some Tajin seasoning. (I found this Tajin seasoning rimmer on Amazon)

2.) Fill your glass with ice. I like to use a rocks glass, like this set. Squeeze the juice from a wedge of lime and add the lime wedge and a few slices of jalapenos.

3.) Add your tequila. I don’t measure so use your judgement 😉

4.) Fill to the top with Topo Chico and stir.

5.) Add a few more jalapeno slices to garnish.

Enjoy!!!

I love to see what you create so if you try my recipe, take a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest!

 

Spicy Ranch Water

Spicy Ranch Water

 

If you love tequila cocktails you may also want to check out

My cucumber elderflower margarita

My pineapple grapefruit paloma

These top margarita recipes

 

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