Gabriel’s Bar and restaurant Hot Chocolate

What a great way to end an evening out in New York City , especially if you have just visited Lincoln center for the performing arts. This Hot Chocolate can serve as after dinner drink or dessert and seriously so much better than those powder versions.
Makes 4 cups or 12 small servings
6 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 [...]

Raspberry -Lime freeze

I simply adore strawberry shakes or any such creamy cold drinks. Ofcourse I am convinced the milk and strawberries are full of calcium and antioxidants. So , in that vein I was delighted to discover this recipe on the internet, using a combination of fresh raspberries, so heavenly coupled with sorbet for intensity and ice [...]

Cold Fruity Soda

Since it’s summer now, everyone is always asking for something cold to drink, and well lets be honest the first thing they usually go for is an ice cold beer, a can of soda or some kind of drink that just isn’t that great for you. Well heres something that works pretty well at satisfying [...]

Passion Fruit Rose iced tea

21/2 cups water
4 Passion Tea bags( We love Tazo Tea Bags)
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups Apple Juice
3 tablespoons or more Honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Rose Water, available in Asian stores or Whole foods
Brind water to boil. Add cinnamon sticks and tea bags. Cover and turn off heat. Allow to steep for 6-8 minutes.
Discard teabags [...]

Watermelon Daiquiri

I stumbled upon this recipie quiet by accident and loved it. What more can you ask when fresh watermelon is so abundant and inexpensive. It is greatly refreshing and being low calorieis just a bonus.This recipie comes from Shirley m Draper.
4 cups seedless watermelon, peeled, seeded and cubed. FROZEN FOR 6 HOURS
1/2 cup light rum
1/4 [...]

Pomegranate juice Margaritas

when in the mood for a cocktail try this beautiful “pink” margarita. You could even convince yourself its good for you because of the Pomegranate juice.
This comes from Rosa Mexicano NYC
2 ounces White Tequila
1/2 ounce triple sec
1 ounce Fresh Lime juice
1 tablespoons Pomegranate juice
ice
Mix all ingredients in a blender till smooth and frothy.
Serve

Mango Banana Smoothie

Love this refreshing smoothie especially in the scorching summer months. This and a salad make a super , filling meal any time of day.
Serves 2
2 mangoes, peeled , diced, and frozen
1 cup plain yoghurt, preferably Stonyfield
1/2 cup skim milk
1 Banana, coarsly chopped and frozen
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Place all ingredients in a blender and [...]

Mango Smoothie

1 Ripe Mango ,Peeled and cubed
1/4 cup pineapple juice
Juice of half a lime
2 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
Ice
1 tablespoon Greanadine
Blend all ingredients till smooth in a blender except the grenadine.
Spoon the grenadine into a tall glass and pour mango smoothie over
Enjoy