Pineapple Rum Slush

Pineapple Rum Slush

Pineapple rum slush is a smooth and sweet alcoholic beverage that's made with just three ingredients in a blender. This tropical drink is made with frozen pineapple, rum, and coconut water.

CourseDrinks

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Servings2 drinks

Calories239kcal

AuthorHeather

Equipment

• Highball Glasses
• Stainless Steel Double Jigger
• Blender
• Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cubed frozen pineapple
• 3/4 cup coconut water or pineapple juice
• 3 ounces rum *

Instructions

• (Optional) Set aside two pineapple cubes to use as a garnish, slicing them halfway through and placing on the glass rim.
• Pour the coconut water and rum into a blender. Add pineapple cubes and cover. Blend until mixture is smooth and no chunks remain. If mixture is too thick or difficult to blend, add another ¼ cup of coconut water.
• Taste and add more rum as desired.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Notes

• *3 ounces = 6 tablespoons = 2 filled shot glasses
• Clear rum can be substituted with dark, spiced, coconut, or another fruit flavored rum.
• Coconut water can be substituted with coconut milk, pineapple juice, or orange juice.
• Low calorie version: substitute half of the frozen pineapple with ice.
• Non-alcoholic version: substitute the rum with more coconut water.
• If you are using out of season/frozen pineapple that's not as sweet as usual, you may want to use pineapple juice instead of coconut water to give some additional sweetness and pineapple flavor to your drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 120.5mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

Beach Water Cocktail

Beach Water Cocktail

This Beach Water Cocktail is super easy and has just three ingredients. Transport yourself to the beach and dream of warmer weather with this yummy drink recipe!

PREP TIME1 min

COURSEDrinks

SERVINGS1

INGREDIENTS

  

• 1 1/2 oz Blue Raspberry Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz Coconut Rum
• 6 oz 7UP

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Stir all ingredients in a glass and add ice.

ICED MEXICAN MOCHA COFFEE

ICED MEXICAN MOCHA COFFEE

I love the idea of Mexican mochas. I'm an iced coffee fanatic, so this was my attempt to combine my want for those warm, delicious flavors with my needs. Or maybe it's just my wants with my wants. This recipe is actually great hot or chilled, so it's perfect for everybody's wants!

Course Drink

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword coffee, drinks, mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Author Luci Petlack

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional - see note
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups cold coffee
• ice
• milk/cream of choice

Instructions

1. Sift sugar, cocoa, and seasonings together.
2. Mix ½ Cup cocoa mix with ½ cup water. Heat in microwave for 20-30 seconds until sugar mix dissolves into water. Chill.
3. Stir cocoa 'syrup' into two cups cold coffee.
4. Serve over ice with milk

Recipe Notes

The cayenne pepper doesn't provide a great deal of spice in this recipe, but feel free to omit or adjust measurement as desired.

creamy coconut white russian

THE RECIPE

creamy coconut white russian

The perfect holiday twist on the classic White Russian cocktail...it’s a delicious December treat!

 prep time 5 minutes

 cook time 5 minutes

 total time 10 minutes

 servings 1 drink

 calories 528 kcal

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

RUSSIAN

• 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) coconut rum
• 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlua
• 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) vanilla syrup
• 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) canned full fat coconut milk or cream well stirred

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. To make the vanilla syrup. In a medium pot, combine 1/2 cup water, the honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

   2. To make the Russian. Fill a glass with ice. Add the vodka, coconut rum, Kahlua, and vanilla syrup. Stir gently. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Garnish with cinnamon, if desired. 

 

Date Night Jar Ideas

25 Ideas Perfect For Your Date Night Jar

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Date nights are great in theory, but once you've been with your partner for a significant period of time, coming up with different ways to keep things fun can be a little hard. While the idea of a date night jar might not sound exhilarating, it's actually been the best way my husband and I ensure we still get alone time and try new things while we're at it. And the best part about having a jar is you can customize it to fit your and your partner's needs, as many times as you want.

Once you have a standard mason jar and a package of popsicle sticks (or just a bunch of pieces of scrap paper), both of you write a handful of date night ideas that you want to do and add them to the jar. You can also color-code them, using one color for at-home dates, another for adventurous dates, etc. When your next date night comes around, just pull a stick from the jar and do whatever it tells you to do. Not only is this a great way to experience things your partner enjoys, but having the jar visible in your home will definitely inspire you to do more things together. Keep reading for 25 ideas that are perfect for your date night jar.

1. Try a New Restaurant

When it comes to deciding where to go, flip a coin. If it lands on heads, keep it cheap. If it lands on tails, splurge.

2. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Have dinner at home, but head out for some dessert (or just have dessert for dinner!). Either way, you can't go wrong when it comes to sweets.

3. Jetset

Pack an overnight bag and head to the airport. Purchase tickets for the cheapest, soonest departing flight and spend the night wherever you land.

4. Make a New Friend 

Head to a local bar or restaurant and strike up a conversation with another couple. You may end up with lifelong friends!

5. Go Dancing

Whether you head to a local nightclub or crank up the music in your own kitchen, dance like no one is watching. Or raise the stakes and challenge your partner to a dance off. It'll make both of you feel like teenagers again.

6. Be Tourists For the Day

Head into your nearest city and do the most touristy thing(s) you can find. Don't forget to buy a tacky souvenir to help commemorate the date!

7. Have a Makeout Session

Relive the early days of your relationship when you couldn't keep your hands (or lips) off of each other.

8. Have a Bookstore Scavenger Hunt

Take a trip to your local bookstore (or library) and find the following: a book you think should be on your partner's reading list (be prepared to explain why), a travel guide for a place you think they'd like to visit, a recipe you think they would enjoy, and a poem or short story that reminds you of them.

9. Watch the Sunset

Remember when you were a kid and you'd vow to watch the sunset outside or stay awake all night to watch the sunrise? Yeah, do that again.

10. Get Matching Tattoos

Is there anything more romantic than a permanent symbol of your love? Just make sure you're both on the same page when it comes to what you want inked!

11. Create a Masterpiece

Take a class together at a local art studio (check to see if they have a BYOB policy). Afterwards, put your creations on display in your home for all to see.

12. Write a Story Together

One of you starts with "Once upon a time," then you each take a turn adding a line or two. If you happen to be in a public place and get stuck, ask a stranger for help! It can be as serious or as silly as you want it to be.

13. Sketch One Another

See who can create the best (or worst) likeness. Unless one of you is talented artist, this one will probably make you laugh until your stomachs hurt.

14. Stargaze

See if you can find any constellations. If not, make up your own.

15. Get to Know Each Other

Play a game of Never Have I Ever or 20 Questions. Even if you've been together for a while, you'll still probably learn something new about your partner.

16. Plan Your Dream Vacation

Choose your dream destination and pretend it's really happening. Research hotels, restaurants, things to do, and the best places for photo ops. Then when that day finally comes, you'll be ready to go.

17. Have a Cook Off

Each of you prepare a recipe using only ingredients you have in your home. It can be as simple as a smoothie or as complicated as a five-course meal.

18. Do a Puzzle

Work together on a good old-fashioned puzzle. Once you get started, you'll both get so addicted to finishing it!

19. Roll the Dice

If you don't already own one, purchase a pair of naughty dice. Chances are you'll be pleasantly surprised with where the night takes you.

20. Christen a New Spot in Your Home

Take it out of the bedroom and have some fun!

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21. Tackle a Project

Whether it's a home improvement project or a craft you've been dying to do, break out the materials and put your skills to the test.

22. Have a Spa Day

Head to the spa for a couple's massage. If you'd prefer to stay home, light some candles, put on some relaxing music, and pamper one another.

23. Netflix and Chill

Pick a new show to binge together. It's always a great way to bond and an excuse to cozy up together at the end of every day.

24. Work Out Together

Sign up for a new and different workout class together. Being together will offer a fun challenge to keep up and be competitive (in a good way).

25. Play Hooky

Pretend you're Ferris Bueller and play hooky from work for a day. Go on a grand adventure or spend the entire day in bed. Whatever you decide, enjoy being together.