Serving my drinks in style

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Hear me out. I am sure you have seen some videos online of people taking their beverages and pouring them into carafes and putting them in their fridge then throwing away the container they came in. Even though I think that is wasteful I do have a use for carafes in our home. We often buy fresh, frozen, and ready-to-drink beverages. I use our carafes when we are mixing up our frozen drinks or making homemade lemonade. 

I really like this set I was sent to review. It is a pair of carafes with lids, and little signs and even has a chalkboard marker included to change out the labels as needed. Here you see it being used for our orange juice and fruit punch. My husband says it would also make a nice vase in a pinch. 

Easy to use and care for they make me feel like I am Serving my drinks in style and remind me of the orange juice container my mother had while I was growing up. Besides the lids, I like that the carafes are plain so you can put whichever beverage inside you decide. The labels are cute and let those who are serving themselves know what is inside. Also did I mention they look great in the fridge or at the table. Think lemonade on the porch in the summer. So cute. 

So if you use it like others on videos or just need it for things like we used them for you can find them here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B8YP33D4 if you click on the photo below it takes you to my affiliate link which helps me out too. 

 

BitElegant French Press

My husband loves French Press coffee the best so we were looking for a new glass and stainless steel Press and found one from BitElegant. It has a classic look with a nice weight to it. The glass beaker is removable so that you can wash both the glass and the stainless steel which is really nice if you are hosting.

I love that this comes with a spoon, extra screens, as well as a nice how to book for those who may be new to French Pressing, which also includes some recipes for flavored French Press Coffee's. This is a great item to choose for the coffee lover in your family and something I am glad we were able to try out years ago and fall in love with ourselves. 

Another great use for this is to make tea, which is my favorite way to use it. Either way our whole family loves to watch the French Press in action. This 34 ounce French Press from BitElegant is available at my affiliate link below.

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French Press for great Tasting Coffee

My husband loves French Press coffee and prefers it above all others so we try to keep one on hand in case we lose one along the way. So easy to use, you won't believe it.

I love the look of the glass and stainless steel on this French Press from Ultimate Kitchen. Great for when you have company as it will make 4 cups at one time. Awesome value and works well. Take the plunge and try French Press if you haven't already, you may find like my husband that you have truly been missing great coffee just by changing how you brew it.

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Splenda Naturals

Being apart of Crowdtap is awesome because I get to try out new products and tell my readers about my experience with the products. This time I was able to try out Splenda Naturals.

My favorite way to enjoy Splenda Naturals is in my hot tea when I am relaxing. I also like it in my iced tea and lemonade.

Not only can you use this in your drinks but you can also use this is cooking and baking. You can check out some of the recipes here. They have a coupons available as well on this page but this could change at any time.

Splenda Naturals is made form Stevia Extract which is a natural way to sweeten your day. Oh and it is non GMO.

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Cocktail Shaker Set

Even though we don't personally drink mixed drinks except for the rare occasion at a family party or out to dinner for a special occasion we still have use for a Cocktail Shaker Set in our home.

I have been dabbling with making Bubble Tea which is really quite good. I drink hot tea plain with sugar, but Bubble Tea which is made cold has lots of cream and sugar in it with of course lots of Bubbles. Having a Cocktail Shaker makes the job of making Bubble Tea just that much easier as well as the whole drink being cool throughout. No warm spots left after using one.

Of course if you like mixed drinks having a Cocktail shaker is great and this set even comes with a fold out full of recipes. Some even sounded great to me. I love that this set has just about everything you need to make a great drink be it Bubble Tea which is what I use it for or for mixed drinks. The picture does not do the top justice. It has a beautiful picture of a tree on the top. A great addition to any home bar or gift for someone who loves to mix their own drinks.

This Cocktail Shaker Set can be found on Amazon.


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No More Rings

I have been looking for a nice set of coasters for quite sometime. In all of the years of being married which is over 25 years we have never owned a set, but being older, having kids, I now realize just how handy these little things are.

I am forever wiping my desk off from rings left from my cocoa, tea, and other drinks, but with a coaster I have had zero rings, except for once when I spilled some out of my cup on accident. I love how these coasters grip the area they are protecting, they don't slip which is great. They have little ridges that collect tiny bits of liquid so it doesn't end up on surface of where it is sitting.

This set had 6 coasters and a holder that keeps them all corralled in between use. I like this set because it goes with my scroll wrought iron kitchen accents.

This coaster set can be found on Amazon.


There's not a whole lot to describe about the product since it is so basic. It is simply a set of coasters used to set drinks on. They're black and made of silicone. They have a very sleek and aesthetic design which gives any room a subtle modern accent.

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Mule Mug

I don't personally drink Vodka but I do like to enjoy nice cool drinks and the copper mugs really keep my drinks cold for a longer amount of time.

When these cups wear out or even if they don't they make great vases, and planters. Really gives your decor that extra kick.

This cup comes with a ebook for recipes to enjoy some drink recipes.





You can purchase the Classique Maison Mule Mug on Amazon.

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Top Rated Moscow Mule Mug
Our ultra stylish mug offers you a modern look with an ancient feel. 

• Handcrafted 100% solid copper mug (NOT stainless steel or nickel) 
• Classic and beautiful hammered finish 
• Tarnish resistant, food-safe lacquer coating protects both the inside and outside of mug 
• Makes a fun and unique gift and is a great addition to any bar 
• Quick and easy to clean and take care of 

Handcrafted by some of the best copper artisans in India, our 100% solid copper mug is adorned with a stylish, 
angular brass handle and bursts with vintage charm. Not only is this the vessel of choice for serving Moscow Mules, but this mug can also add a truly unique twist to any cocktail presentation and is ideal for enjoying cool, refreshing drinks all year round! 

• FEEL LIKE A KING OR QUEEN WITH THIS MUG IN YOUR HAND! This eye-catching, 16 ounce, authentic Moscow Mule mug is 100% solid copper throughout, not stainless steel or nickel. Our Moscow Mule copper cups feature a beautifully hammered finish with a tarnish resistant, food-safe lacquer coating both on the inside and outside of the mug to protect its natural beauty and luster for years to come.
  
  OUR MOSCOW MULE COPPER MUGS KEEP ANY DRINK ICY COLD FOR A SURPRISINGLY LONG TIME. Perfect for any cocktail, iced tea, soda, water and any other cold drink! Keep this mug in the freezer so you are ready for an impressively cold, refreshing drink anytime! Our Moscow Mule mugs feature a brass handle that does not transfer heat from your hand to the mug.
  
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  SUPER EASY TO CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF. Hand wash with warm water and liquid dish soap. Towel dry with a soft cloth and you're done! It's that quick and easy.

DON'T LET IMITATIONS FOOL YOU. Other mugs are simply copper plated stainless steel or have a nickel interior. Our premium polished hammered mug is 100% solid copper throughout. 

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Bloody Mary Mix by SalsaCrazy

My mother used to order a Virgin Bloody Merry drink at the restaurant when we would go. She always gave me her celery. Because the Bloody Mary Mix by SalsaCrazy is so Hot and I mean it when I say Hot I mixed it half and half with V-8 Vegetable juice to calm down the heat. I like to serve this over ice with a celery stalk. Every time I have one I think of my mom.

This would be great for any party as a bring along, you will be surprised by how many people have never had one before. I don't personally like Vodka so I go with the Virgin or Mock version.

You can purchase Bloody Mary Mix by SalsaCrazy on Amazon.


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Do you like bloody mary's?  Do you like a litlte heat? This MIX is for you!
The ultimate party starter!

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