The Gourmet Mama » Drinks

Fresco de Moras (Blackberry Drink)

Genesis — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:06:32 +0000

Looking for a refreshing drink to sip after raking up all those leaves? Since this is prime blackberry season, it’s a good idea to whip up some blackberry fresco . . . a tasty berry drink.

This is very easy to make and very tasty!

Fresco de Moras

Serves 4

1 c. blackberries
1/4-1/2 c. sugar
6 cups water

Blend blackberries and 1 cup of water in the blender until liquid. Pour through a sieve and use a spoon to mash it through. This should give you a nice thick paste. Stir in the sugar and remaining water.

This is best served chilled.

Hot Lemonade: The Natural Sore Throat Remedy

Cherith — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:00:07 +0000

Growing up, whenever we had a sore throat, Mom would make us a cup of Hot Lemonade to sooth the throat. With winter well underway, sore throats are everywhere so I figured it was time to share this tasty beverage that doubles as a soothing remedy. It is super simple to make and great for a cold winter day.

Halloweeny Hot Chocolate

Cherith — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:27 +0000

This Hot Chocolate is sure to impress with its rich white chocolate flavor and its bright orange color to keep in tune with the Halloween theme!

Green Goblin Smoothies

Cherith — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:22:33 +0000

Getting your kids to have a green smoothie has never been easier! With this tasty and healthy treat disguised as a disgusting ground up goblin, they will be drinking it down and asking for seconds!

Lemonade for All Seasons

Genesis — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:50:45 +0000

Lemonade recipes for winter and summer.

Exotic Food: Dragon Fruit

Genesis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:51:03 +0000

Dragon fruit might look bizarre, but inside, it's very tasty. Most people don't know what to do with a dragon fruit if they find it, so here are some recipes and ideas.