Ingredients:

• 8-10 fresh raspberries
• Juice of 1 lime
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime syrup
• 2 ounces tequila
• 2 ounces white rum
• Sparkling water (using the Thinkkitchen Retro Sparkling Beverage Maker)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

Step 1: Muddle and Mix

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh raspberries, lime juice, and mint leaves.
2. Gently muddle the ingredients to release their flavors and aromas.
3. Add the lime syrup, tequila, and white rum to the shaker.
4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and close it tightly.

Step 2: Shake and Strain:
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to thoroughly combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.

Grab a strainer and strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice cubes.

The strainer will ensure that any raspberry seeds or mint leaves are left behind, resulting in a smooth and refreshing cocktail.

Step 3: Top with Sparkling Water: Take your Thinkkitchen Retro Sparkling Beverage Maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to prepare fresh sparkling water.

Once ready, carefully pour the sparkling water over the strained cocktail in the glass, filling it to the brim.

The bubbles from the sparkling water will create a lively and effervescent experience, enhancing the overall drinking experience.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve.
Garnish the cocktail with a few extra raspberries and a sprig of mint for an elegant touch.

Imma’s Sparkling Raspberry Lime Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing drink that combines the natural sweetness of raspberries, the zesty tang of lime, and the invigorating fizz of the Thinkkitchen Retro Sparkling Beverage maker. The addition of mint, lime syrup, tequila, and white rum adds complexity and depth to this summer sipper. So, grab your shaker, muddle those berries, and create your own sparkling concoction to elevate any occasion. Cheers to a sparkling experience with Imma’s delightful creation!

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Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

2 cups of milk

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of ground cardamom

1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur

Mini marshmallows, for serving

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cardamom powder over medium heat until heated thoroughly. This should take 2-3 minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in Kahlua.

Serve nice and hot, topped with as many marshmallows as you can until it resembles a mountain you can ski down!

The hot chocolate is the decadent velvety hot chocolate you need to warm up this Winter. We chose to go with Kahlua liqueur in this case but you can opt for any alcohol that adds a perfect kick to a hot beverage or skip it altogether. Top your mug with as many marshmallows as you can and you’re set for a cozy night where you may or may not end up watching the entire Christmas Prince trilogy on Netflix.

Next up, our vegan eggnog recipe is incorporating a Holiday classic with a contemporary twist:

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Vegan Eggnog:

Ingredients:

3 cups dairy-free milk - we went with oat milk

1 14-oz can light coconut milk

4-6 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Add 3 cups (710 ml) oat milk, coconut milk, maple syrup (starting with the less), cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to your most powerful blender.

Blend on high setting until your beverage has a creamy and smooth consistency. This should take 1-2 minutes. Once blended, taste and adjust for flavour as needed.

We served ours hot, but you can also serve it over ice! Enjoy its crisp refreshing taste!

Bonus: If you feel up to it, you can spike our vegan eggnog as well! We recommend ½ – 1 ounce of bourbon per glass!

These Holiday drinks are the perfect treat to indulge in, by a fireplace and frosted windows. We hope you enjoy the recipe and share your own versions with us by tagging us on Instagram @stokesstores. Happy Holidays!

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