Browsing Category Drinks & Cocktails

Watermelon Mojito

Posted on August 28, 2011 | by Ray

One of the good things about summer is the abundance of sweet watermelons and its prices that are unbelievably low. So whenever I have lots of watermelon on hand, I always think of watermelon cocktails. It is refreshing and it’s great for backyard entertaining. This recipe of Mojito was inspired by Bobby Flay’s watermelon-tequila [...]

Melon Juice (Cantaloupe Juice) with Vanilla

Posted on July 17, 2011 | by Ray

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Summer is here again and we all know what it means — camping, pool party, and backyard barbecues. One way to relieve the heat is to always hydrate ourselves. Speaking of hydration, here is one for you – cantaloupe juice with vanilla. This drink is very easy to prepare BUT . . . before you [...]

Buko Salad Drink with Sweet Memories

Posted on March 30, 2011 | by Ray

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This delicious treat was a delightful dish during my younger years (please don’t ask when it was) back in Manila. It’s usually sold in the carinderias inside the Market. Now, what are carinderias inside the market? These are group of small eateries congregated in one place inside a big market where customers sit on a [...]

Avocado Shake

Posted on March 3, 2011 | by Ray

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Are avocados fruit or vegetables? Botanically, avocados are considered fruit but in the kitchen (especially mine), it is considered both. I’ve used and I’ve seen avocados in different culinary applications like sandwiches, salads, dips, and shakes. Shakes? Yes mam and yes sir! Shakes as in sweet-cold drinks and shakes as in milkshakes. Avocado shake is [...]

Basil-Mint Lemonade

Posted on January 17, 2011 | by Ray

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Recipe of this delicious and almost exotic Lemonade came from my daughter – Kareena. I love having this drink especially with grilled dishes like Korean Grilled Beef, Barbecue on the Sticks, or even with Bahn Mi Taco. Next time you’re having a party, try this lemonade with a unique twist. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ – 2 [...]

Buko Juice with Pandan (Coconut Juice)

Posted on July 9, 2010 | by Ray

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Tess (my wife) and I were in an Asian Supermarket the other day buying our catering stuff and I came across a frozen package of shredded coconut in one of their freezer. All of the sudden, I got this craving for Coconut juice drink. So, I picked up one package and also picked up two [...]