October Brews 31: Vampire Cocktail

Happy Halloween!

Ingredients:
   - 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 
   - 1 oz. triple sec 
   - .5 oz. white crème de cacao 
   - drizzle of grenadine

Directions:
   Blend all ingredients except grenadine until smooth, pour into a stemmed cocktail glass. Drizzle grenadine over the top.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/vampire-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 30: Zombie Cocktail

Ingredients:
   - 1 oz. apricot brandy 
   - 1 oz. light rum 
   - 1 oz. dark or Jamaican rum 
   - 1 oz. lime juice 
   - 2 dashes grenadine 
   - orange juice 
   - 1 oz. Bacardi 151 rum

Directions:
   Mix light and dark rum and brandy in a cocktail shaker, add lime juice and grenadine. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with cracked ice. Fill glass with orange juice, but leave enough room to float the Bacardi 151 rum on top. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/zombie-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 29: Witches' Brew

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. mixed pineapple and cranberry juice
   - 2 oz. 7-Up or Sprite
   - 1-1/4 oz. shot Malibu Coconut Rum

Directions:
   Mix juices and 7-Up or Sprite in a highball glass. Pour shot of rum down the side of the glass right before drinking.


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/witches-brew-halloween-cocktail-recipe/index.html

October Brews 28: Black Devil Martini

Finishing off the month with Halloween cocktail ideas!


http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/black-devil-martini-recipe/index.html

Ingredients:
   - 2 oz. dark rum
   - .5 oz. dry vermouth
   - black olives
   - orange sugar

Directions:
    Stir and strain into chilled martini glass that has been rimmed with orange sugar, then garnish with black olives.

October Brews 27: Amanzi Masala Chai

Type: Black Tea
Brew Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients: Black tea, green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper

Health Benefits:
       - Neutralizes germs
       - Deactivates viruses
       - Protects against heart disease
       - Increases energy levels
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars

October Brews 26: Amanzi Thai Green

Type: Green Tea
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients: Green tea, lemongrass, coconut shreds

Health Benefits:
       - High in antioxidants
       - Boosts the immune system
       - Improves mental alertness
       - Helps remove toxins
       - Aids in regulating blood sugars
       - Contains cancer fighting properties

October Brews 25: Amanzi Roasted Almond

Type: Herbal Tea
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: Apple pieces, planed and crushed almonds, cinnamon pieces, beetroot pieces

Health Benefits:
       - Naturally caffeine free
       - Supports hydration
       - Helps to relax and relieve stress
       - Good source of vitamins and minerals

October Brews 24: Numi Aged Earl Grey

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Assam black tea
   - organic bergamot

October Brews 23: Numi Gunpowder Green

Type: Green tea
Brew Time: 2-3 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Green tea

October Brews 22: Numi Moroccan Mint

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic mint

October Brews 21: Numi Chamomile Lemon

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic chamomile
   - organic lemon myrtle

October Brews 20: Numi Breakfast Blend

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Assam black tea
   - organic Ceylon black tea
   - organic Darjeeling black tea
   - organic Keemun black tea

October Brews 19: Numi Honeybush

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Honeybush

October Brews 18: Numi Rooibos Chai

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Rooibos
   - organic cloves
   - organic allspice
   - organic ginger
   - organic nutmeg
   - organic cinnamon
   - organic cardamom

October Brews 17: Numi Orange Spice

Type: White tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic cinnamon
   - organic orange peel
   - organic cloves
   - organic white tea
   - organic hibiscus
   - organic allspice
   - organic ginger
   - organic lemongrass
   - organic schizandra berry
   - organic dried lime 

October Brews 16: Numi Rooibos

Type: Herbal tea
Brew Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Rooibos

October Brews 15: Numi Jasmine Green

Type: Green tea
Brew Time: 2-3 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Green Tea
   - organic jasmine flowers

October Brews 14: Numi Berry Black

Type: Black tea
Brew Time: 4-5 minutes

Ingredients:
   - organic Darjeeling black tea
   - organic hibiscus
   - organic freeze-dried strawberries
   - organic freeze-dried raspberries
   - organic rosehips
   - organic raspberry leaf

October Brews 13: Butterbeer

Ingredients:
  - 1 cup (8 oz) club soda or cream soda
  - 1/2 cup (4 oz) butterscotch syrup (ice cream topping)
  - 1/2 tablespoon butter


Directions:
   Measure butterscotch and butter into a 2 cup (16 oz) glass. Microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until syrup is bubbly and butter is completely incorporated. Stir and cool for 30 seconds, then slowly mix in club soda. Mixture will fizz quite a bit.


http://www.mugglenet.com/misc/rosmertas/butterbeer.shtml

October Brews 12: Iron and Vitamin C Booster Smoothie

http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/originals/93/ca/a9/93caa977980474e977fdaa960352e92f.jpg

October Brews 11: Berry Ginger Chia Smoothie

http://thelemonbowl.com/2013/04/berry-ginger-chia-smoothie.html

Ingredients
  - 1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
  - 1 banana
  - 1 cup almond milk – vanilla unsweetened (or milk of choice)
  - .5 cup Greek yogurt – 0%
  - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (about 1 inch piece)
  - .5 teaspoon cinnamon
  - handful ice

October Brews 10: Spiced Banana Almond Smoothie

http://slapdashmom.com/spiced-banana-almond-smoothie-recipe/

Ingredients:
  - 1 ripe banana
  - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  - 1 tablespoon almond butter
  - .5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  - handful of ice cubes

October Brews 9: Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

http://www.texanerin.com/2013/04/chocolate-avocado-smoothie.html

Ingredients:
  - 85 grams cold avocado flesh (~ ½ avocado)
  - 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  - 1 medium cold banana (mine was 120 grams without the peel)
  - .25 cup plain Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt - just leave       out the milk or use less)
  - 2 tablespoons milk

October Brews 8: Red Velvet Smoothies

http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2013/08/healthy-red-velvet-smoothies

Ingredients
  - 3/4 cup chopped raw red beets 
  - 4 medium hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  - 1 frozen banana
  - 1 cup skim (or unsweetened almond) milk
  - 2 dried and pitted dates, sliced
  - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  - 1 tablespoon agave syrup

October Brews 7: Cake Batter Protein Shake

http://dashingdish.com/recipe/cake-batter-protein-shake/

Ingredients:
  - .5 cup low fat cottage cheese
  - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  - 3-5 drops butter or almond extract
  - 1 tbs vanilla sugar free instant pudding mix OR 1/2 tsp             vanilla extract OR vanilla sugar free instant                     pudding mix
  - .5-1 cup water
  - 5-1- ice cubes
  - .5 tsp xantham gum (optional)
  - sprinkles (optional)

October Brews 6: Sugar Cookie Protein Shake

Ingredients:
  - 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  - .5 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  - 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
  - Dash of Salt
  - 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  - 1 Tbsp Almond Flour
  - 2 Packets Stevia

http://www.damyhealth.com/2013/09/sugar-cookie-protein-shake/

October Brews 5: Taste of October Frappucchino

  - Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
  - Add Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)
  - Add Hazelnut Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti)

  - Whipped Cream blended in
  - Top with additional whipped cream and caramel drizzle

http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-pumpkin-pie-frappuccino/

October Brews 4: Burnt Marshmallow

 

http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-burnt-marshmallow/

- Start with a doppio or solo espresso machiato
 - Add 2 pumps of white mocha sauce
 - Add caramel drizzle

October Brews 3: Frozen Irish Coffee

Ingredients:
   - 1 ounce coffee liqueur
   - .5 ounce Irish whiskey
   -.5 teaspoon sugar
   - 4-5 ice cubes


http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/things-we-love/best-iced-coffee-drinks-for-your-waistline&slide=2

October Brews 2: Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

This seriously has me craving for ice cream right now. Picture and recipe from: http://withstyleandgraceblog.com/2012/06/26/healthy-mint-chip-milkshake/

Ingredients

• 2 cups So Delicious no sugar added mint-chip ice cream, dairy-free – or Vanilla, no sugar added
• 1/2 cup almond milk, no sugar added
• 2 drops mint extract [not peppermint] – optional

Directions

In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until well combined.

October Brews 1: Riesling Strawberry Slushie

During the month of Halloween, it only makes sense to share some brews and concoctions, no?

We'll start off with a simple slushie. Pics and recipe from http://withstyleandgraceblog.com/2011/09/15/riesling-strawberry-slushies-recipe/

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups hulled strawberries
• 1 bottle [750ml] dry Riesling
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Reserve 1 cup of the Riesling – cover and place in the fridge to chill.

In a food processor, puree strawberries with the remaining wine, lime juice and sugar. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. When you’re ready to serve [or drink], puree the ice cubes with the remaining wine in your blender.