Mint-infused lemonade
This mint-infused lemonade is the best summer refreshment. It beats out all summer refreshments of all time. All. Time. It’s the perfect picnic refreshment. “We
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Strawberry Shortcake Cocktail. Sister stuff.
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the Grasshopper cocktail
The easy and delicious grasshopper cocktail is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Tastes like a thin mint cookie! This recipe is easy and fast to
Tangelo Prosecco Mimosas
These little powerhouses are a snap to prepare and aren’t too sweet or too tangy, they really are the perfect mix. And with the
Whiskey Pom Cocktail
Stephany from Making it With Stephany is back today with a beautiful and delicious cocktail that is making my holiday cocktail planning far, far easier!
Cinnamon & Maple Latte
Make a Paul Bunyan latte, whip up a stack of pancakes, and enjoy an afternoon with your family… Minnesota style. A delicious Maple Cinnamon latte!
Cucumber Fennel Old-fashioned
This old-fashioned is fresh and bright with the addition of cucumber and fennel. It is easy to make and delicious to drink!
Marshmallow Vodka Cocktail
For those of you that like a good s’more, a good cocktail, and a campfire. I have a perfect marshmallow vodka cocktail…all of your favorites in
How to Make Homemade Mocha Syrup
Make your own mocha syrup with only 4 ingredients. FOUR. Quatro. And it’s easy, fast, and delicious! Save yourself some money at the coffee shop!
Blackberry Coconoff Cocktail
A Blackberry Coconoff cocktail is an easy recipe featuring muddled blackberries, agave nectar, and coconut milk topped with Smirnoff. Yummy, refreshing, and light!
Manhattan Recipe and Old-Fashioned Recipe
Manhattan’s and Old-Fashioned’s are masculine and strong cocktails that should be in everyone’s cocktail making repetoire. Don’t get freaked out, these are quite simple to
Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria Cocktail
Bourbon-soaked apples and pears combine with sparkling wine and apple cider for Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria.
Vanilla Brandy Cider
Today I am so excited to introduce you to a new member of the NellieBellie team. Stephany is a MN native like all of the
Iced Coffee Cocktail gift set
Oh. My. gosh. Iced Coffee Cocktails may be the next best thing to regular coffee. And that’s saying a lot cause this girl likes her
Cardamom Caramel Latte Recipe
This homemade Cardamom Caramel Latte Recipe is sure to be a favorite in your coffee drink line up! A coffee recipe full of caramel flavor
Rosemary Grapefruit Mimosa
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Chocolate Chai Tea Latte
It’s fall! Okay, maybe this is too soon. It is still hot as blazes, shorts and tanks are a necessity, and we are hesitant to
Lemon Basil Gin Fizz Cocktail
Let’s be sure to soak up as many more summer moments that we can, it looks like they are not going to last much longer!
the Mosquito. A Minnesota coffee drink.
Because it’s tiny and packs a punch! I KNOW you were asking why it’s called a mosquito! Although, any readers from Minnesota didn’t have to
S’more Coffee Recipe
Hey ya!! It’s Saturday folks (well, maybe not TODAY, the day you read this. But it is TODAY, the day I write this!)! Not any
Watermelon Margarita Slushie
Like our Homemade Margarita Mix, these Watermelon Slushies are easy to make ahead. Simply store them in the freezer until you are ready. Full of
How to make Homemade Kahlua and Irish Cream Recipe
If you haven’t noticed yet, you will soon discover that we are huge fans of coffee. Huge! We don’t like the price tag that comes
Orange Julius recipe
Could my morning look any prettier, brighter or tastier? No, no, I think not. There is nothing quite like an Orange Julius and delicious pastry
classic Pina Colada recipe
Many people claim to have the best pina colada recipe, and some of them really are great recipes. But the problem with those recipes is
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