How to Make Frosting Shots

I did a few trial frosting shots as singles to taste, but I found that it is better (and almost easier) to make a few shots at once instead of one at a time.

The first time I made these frosting shots, I just tried to shake frosting with the vodka, which left clumps. Then, when I was making them for the dessert table, I wanted to have several prepared at once. I decided to melt the frosting a little bit before adding the vodka and it worked wonderfully.

Did you know you can heat canned frosting in the microwave and it becomes warm and pourable? That’s the consistency you want. You can also use scratch frosting, just make sure its super room temperature (or even warm it up a bit too).

Instead of using a cocktail shaker, I used a shaker smoothie bottle to make the frosting shots in, or you can also use a jar. You want to shake these up vigorously to combine the vodka with the frosting. The mixture will last in the refrigerator for several hours, so you can even make them up early in the day and then just give them a shake before pouring and serving.

Vodka In Your Frosting Shots

As with all cocktail recipes, the strength of your frosting shots is personal preference. I found we preferred 2:1 frosting to vodka, but if you want it less strong, just use less vodka. It might take some trial and error to find your perfect match.

I used plain vodka, but I think a flavored one would work well too. Just remember that frosting is super sweet, so a sweet vodka will just make it even more so. I want to try these frosting shots with chocolate frosting, too!

These are perfect for a birthday, a girls night in, or even date night. Plus they’re pretty!! (Remember I’m addicted to sprinkles. )

Sweet Cream Shooters

Lemon Cupcake Martini

Salted Caramel Mocha Martini

How to Make a Cosmo Martini

• Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice, secure the cap and shake it for at least 10 seconds. I took a mixology class once and the bartender told us the secret to a good martini is how long you shake it!
• Open it up strain the drink into the glass. Add a slice of lime for garnish!

Ingredients Needed

• Milk Chocolate Chips: You can also use bittersweet chocolate chips or semi-sweet.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: You can also substitute dutch-process cocoa powder.
• Powdered Sugar: I use confectioners’ sugar for sweetness because it dissolves easier than granulated sugar.
• Salt: Just a pinch of salt brings out the flavor of the chocolate.
• Cornstarch: This helps thicken the chocolate. It’s the secret ingredient!
• Cinnamon: Optional, but can add some spice into this drink recipe! You could also add a pinch of nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or any spices, like cayenne for a Mexican Hot Chocolate.

How to make Hot Chocolate Mix

• Freeze the chocolate chips for at least 10 minutes. Pulse the frozen chips in a food processor until they are small crumbles. (If you don’t do this when they are frozen they’ll melt in the processor!)
• Whisk together crumbled chocolate chips, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using) in a large bowl. Place in a plastic bag or airtight container. Makes a big batch: 4 cups mix.
• Add 2 tablespoons of mix to 1 cup hot milk (use any kind of milk or soy or almond). Stir in a mug and serve with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Crockpot Apple Cider with Caramel

Crockpot apple cider couldn’t be easier to make. I added the cider, and the other delicious ingredients to my crockpot and turned it on. It really is so simple! In the fall, you can find apple cider at every grocery store, but if it’s off season or you can’t seem to find it, check the refrigerated aisle. This drink is sure to warm you up on a crisp fall day!

How to make Crockpot Apple Cider

• Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and caramel ice cream topping in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine. Heat on high for 2-4 hours or until hot. Serve plain or make an adult cocktail.
• For each adult cocktail: add 1 ounce vodka to a mug and top with 1-2 cups of cider. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie for garnish.

Simple Apple Smoothie

This Apple Smoothie recipe has few ingredients that makes it an easy recipe for on the go! Smoothies like this one are the best for with leftover apples from apple picking or the store that you have. 

Apple recipes are the best because you can choose whatever apples you would like. I love Granny Smith and Gala. To top off this recipe, I pour some extra caramel sauce over the top to really give the recipe a caramel apple feel!

Ingredients Needed

• Milk: Any kind you would like – regular or nondairy milk!
• Unsweetened Apple Juice
• Apples: Use your favorite brand, I recommend Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith.
• Caramel Syrup: You can use ice cream topping or my homemade caramel recipe!

How to make an Apple Smoothie

1. Pour the milk and juice into a blender.
2. Core the apple and cut it into chunks. Place it in the blender then add the caramel and ice. Blend until smooth.
3. Optional serving suggestion: top with additional caramel sauce.

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte – Iced or Hot

To me, the fall season starts when all the pumpkin spice things start getting put out and this recipe is the best one to kick off the season. This homemade pumpkin spice latte can be made hot or iced depending on your mood when making it. You can also top it with cold foam!

Now this may be called a spiked latte, but you can make it alcohol free! This way anyone can enjoy this latte. Whether you want an alcoholic beverage or a basic at home Pumpkin Spice Latte–this recipe is for you. 

How to make a spiked PSL

• Hot Coffee: Add coffee, liquor, and creamer to a mug. Top with whipped cream, caramel, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serves 1.
• Iced Coffee: Add coffee, liquor, and creamer to a glass full of ice. Top with pumpkin cold foam (see step 3).
• Pumpkin Cold Foam: Place pumpkin creamer in a glass and froth with a milk frother until foamy. Pour over iced drink.
• To make for a crowd: Place 12 cups coffee, 1 1/2 cups vanilla vodka, 3/4 cup cinnamon whiskey, and 1-2 cups creamer in a crockpot on warm setting. Serve with whipped cream.

Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam

Cold Foam has become a staple in many iced latte drinks over time. This one is special because it is pumpkin flavored cold foam. Cold Foam is super easy to make since it only involves one ingredient and a milk frother! It is a must try for your iced drink. 

What is an Apple Cider Mimosa?

This mimosa is great for the fall months because of its amazing apple taste. It may sound sweet because of the apple cider, but it is all dependent on what kind of vodka and bubbles you use. 

This recipe really is so easy and can be made for one person or a party. It would be great at Thanksgiving or any fall get together, and it would be great for any evening spent alone! Get into all the fall feels with this drink!

Ingredients Needed

• Apple Cider: You can also use a high quality apple juice if that’s more easily available. 
• Vodka: Use apple vodka if you can find it.
• Champagne or Prosecco: Required for any mimosa recipe!
• Apple slices for garnish

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are really fun because they are so customizable. You can change so many of the ingredients to match your lifestyle, like choosing whether or not you want to make it dairy free or if you want to add-in something extra. As long as you have the staple strawberries, bananas and apples–you’re all good!

Apples are so great for smoothies because they add so much flavor, but it’s not overpowering. When it comes to the fruit it can be fresh or frozen, either way this smoothie tastes amazing!

This is an easy recipe with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and you can vary it to fit your needs and likes!

Ingredients Needed

• Unsweetened vanilla almond milk: You can use whatever milk works for you. 
• Nonfat vanilla greek yogurt: You can substitute for any yogurt. 
• Banana: Freeze ahead of time.
• Strawberries: Can’t have a strawberry smoothie without strawberries! 
• Apple slices: Gives a great extra flavor. 
• Sweetener of choice optional: Like honey, agave, or stevia.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Have you ever thought about making your own chocolate sauce? You may be wondering why make a homemade chocolate sauce recipe- like, isn’t this the same thing as hot fudge?

Hot fudge has a rich, thick, and chocolatey flavor similar to this chocolate sauce recipe, but it’s the texture and process that makes the difference. Hot fudge needs to be reheated every time you use it because it hardens up.

That’s why I made this easy chocolate syrup! You still get the delicious flavor and use of hot fudge but without the extra steps of warming it up and letting it cool: This homemade chocolate sauce is ready whenever you are. 

You can pour it over ice cream, or in milk for a hot chocolate or my favorite, an iced mocha coffee. You’re going to love the endless uses of this one easy recipe. 

Ingredients Needed

• Cocoa powder: You’ll need half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder – you can use regular or Dutch process.
• Water: if you want a creamier and thicker chocolate sauce, use milk or coffee creamer instead of water.
• Sugar: granulated sugar sweetens the chocolate syrup.
• Vanilla: I’m using a half teaspoon of vanilla extract to give the syrup tons more flavor.

How to make chocolate sauce

1. Whisk together all ingredients in a small saucepan and boil over medium-low heat; cocoa, water, sugar, and salt. 
2. Mix until the mixture is thick and the cocoa has completely dissolved.  
3. Remove the mixture from the heat and add your vanilla.
4. Pour the melted mixture into a jar or covered container. 
5. Cool at room temperature, then cover and store in the refrigerator.