local + original recipes

Category: Drinks

Green Pineapple Smoothies

Green Pineapple Smoothies

Check out our favorite green smoothie recipe here — these Green Pineapple Smoothies are loaded with fruits and veggies, think pineapple, spinach, carrots, and apples, and just slightly sweetened with a…

‘Mojito’ Iced Green Tea

‘Mojito’ Iced Green Tea

Sparkling Cider + Thyme Mocktails

Sparkling Cider + Thyme Mocktails

Before Thanksgiving I promised you all the recipe to our Friendsgiving’s drink of choice… wait no longer, friends!  These Sparkling Cider + Thyme Mocktails are equally festive and refreshing; the…

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Maple + Cream Cold Brew Coffee

Maple + Cream Cold Brew Coffee

Peach + Basil Lemonade

The star of this sweet, summery refreshment is undoubtedly the perfectly ripened peaches from the Iowa Orchard stand at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market – not to mention the fresh basil that was picked…

Watermelon Limeade

It’s August (yes, already), and August calls for icy cold, refreshing, fruity, citrus-garnished drinks.  And this Watermelon Limeade is all of the above.    I wasn’t sure if I would…

Southern Sweet Tea

Here it is!  My somewhat-famous-super-easy-sweet-tea-recipe!  Whoo. I’ve tried lots of sweet tea recipes, but none of them are so delicious or simple as this one.  My pursuit for the perfect…

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