The Thirsty Diva ™

 This is perfect for watching your favorite award show, a celebration, date night, brunch or anytime.  I’ve used regular sugar but you can use your favorite sweetener instead. 1  bottle sparkling wine 1/8 c. sugar (optional) 1/2 c. fresh raspberries 1 - 2 c. club soda (optional) Rinse raspberries. In a bowl combine some of the raspberries and sugar. Mash raspberries with a clean fork.  Put some of the raspberry mixture the bottom of a clean glass.  Pour wine over the raspberries.  Top with club soda if desired. Repeat process with remaining glasses. Serves 4.

  This is a perfect treat for St. Patricks Day or anytime.  I've used low fat milk and ice cream, but you can also use regular milk, vegan milk and  your favorite ice cream if desired.  You can also use frozen yogurt if desired too. 2 c. vanilla ice cream  1 c. - 1  1/3 c low fat milk (adjust amount desired) 2 drops green food coloring 2  hard peppermint candies In a blender combine ingredients.  Blend for 20 - 30 seconds or until well blended. Serves 4.

  This is perfect to celebrate Mardi Gras or anytime. I used pineapple rum but you can use what white rum you like. 4 oz. each: white rum, dark rum, fruit punch 1 c. orange juice Ice 2 T. grenadine  For each hurricane: In a cocktail shaker combine some of the 1 shot of white white and dark rum, punch, ice, orange juice.  Put lid on shaker and shake for a few seconds. Put some ice in the bottom of a hurricane glass and pour cocktail over glass. Drizzle some grenadine into cocktail. Serves 4.