Let Your Great Taste Shine: Simply Cranberry Red, White and Blueberry Summer Cocktail

Posted on June 18, 2012 by mamamommymom
July 4th is creeping up on us, so today I have a cocktail recipe – perfect for the 4th of July – and a little (rather big) giveaway for you…
My daughter (5) is a little fashionista.  She expresses herself and her style through clothing and accessories.  We can’t walk by a Gymboree or Children’s Place store without her trying to con me into a new headband, necklace or purse.  She has enough sass and pizazz for two little divas
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My husband is a music lover, and you can often tell how he feels by what he’s listening to.  He loves to talk about new bands he’s heard or who’s coming to town.  He obviously thinks his taste in music in great, though I often disagree.
I prefer to express myself and share my tastes through food.  I enjoy cooking and creating things, and while they don’t always turn out as planned, part of draw is the creating and sharing part of cooking.  A friend asked today why I blog.  When I started this blog, it was more for me, or at least that’s what I though.  As it turns out, it’s really more of channel for me to share my taste for food, family, photography and fun with all of you.  It’s my way to let my great taste shine.
Whether it’s at home, at work, at school or online, we all have our own ways of letting our great taste shine.
Today, I’m going to let my Simply Cranberry Red, White and Blueberry Cocktail shine.

What you need:

8 oz Simply Cranberry Cocktail
12 oz can Sprite
4 oz Vodka
1/4 cup Blueberries
4 Sprigs Mint

Do before hand:

Mash the blueberries well and mix them with 1/2 cup of water.

Divide the blueberry mixture evenly between 4 ice molds or pour it evenly into an ice cube tray and freeze.

Repeat the same procedure for freezing the Simply Cranberry Cocktail.

When you’re ready to serve:

Using 4 glasses or jars, evenly divide both the frozen cranberry and blueberry cubes evenly.  Add 1 ounce of vodka and 3 ounces of Sprite per glass.  To make larger drinks, either double the ingredients or cut back to 2 glasses!

As the fruit cubes melt, the flavor of the drink changes!  Initially, you get more of the cranberry flavor, but the longer it sits, the more of the blueberry flavor comes through.  The mint springs add a hint of little something extra.

So, now that I’ve shared a drink, let’s share some goodies!

The fantastic folks over at Simply Orange (makers of Simply Cranberry Cocktail) have offered up an awesome prize package valued at $150 for one lucky reader!  I received one for myself and it’s SO awesome!

 Get Together & Enjoy Great Taste Prize Pack (Valued at $150) Includes:
To enter, simply fill out the form below!

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14 Responses to Let Your Great Taste Shine: Simply Cranberry Red, White and Blueberry Summer Cocktail

  1. begintocraft says:
    June 19, 2012 at 12:06 am

    awesome giveaway! and the drink sounds yummy too

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  2. Stacy Kaiser says:
    June 19, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Ohhh I had to pin that drink!

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  3. Jessica Marks says:
    June 19, 2012 at 1:06 am

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  4. Jessica Marks says:
    June 19, 2012 at 1:07 am

    I slithered and will be making that cocktail soon!

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  5. prideinphotos.com says:
    June 19, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    This drink sounds so wonderful for the holiday coming up. By the way…I LOVED your comment on my blog that your HOA would have a fit with the flower boxes, it brought a nice smile to my face, thanks!
    Laurie @ Pride in Photos

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  6. Crystal says:
    June 19, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Sounds delicious!!

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  7. Fritter says:
    June 20, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I let it shine by just going au natural with my bad self. haha! Honestly though- I try my best, but the little ones make it hard to do much more.

    Reply
  8. eclairre says:
    June 20, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I always try to be myself ;) eclairre at ymail dot com

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  9. Julie says:
    June 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I am a people person -:)
    and it shows
    thanks
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

    Reply
  10. Mommy of Two says:
    June 24, 2012 at 3:48 am

    I guess you could say my style shines through what I wear :)

    world_as_one(at)live(dot)com

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  11. Meghan says:
    June 24, 2012 at 5:45 am

    I’m the queen of having a simple signature touch each day that makes me feel like I’m styling. Whether I am or not doesn’t really matter :)

    Reply
  12. Angie says:
    June 24, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I just be me and don’t let others influence me if I don’t want to. I’m my own person and very independent.

    angiewith3 at live dot com

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  13. Stephanie says:
    June 24, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    My style shines by however I wear by hair that day. If it’s down and wild, then I’m probably having a crazy day, and if it’s neat and up I’m probably well put together that day.

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  14. Ellen Wilamowski says:
    June 25, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I want to try the blueberry mint lemonade!
    I love your blogs Jamie!!!!

    Reply

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