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Fresh Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks

A fresh strawberry margarita made with ripe strawberries, tequila of your choice, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, triple sec, and agave syrup. There are a lot of frozen strawberry margarita recipes out there, but we needed a strawberry ...
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Small Batch Purple Basil Pesto

Purple basil is a vibrant, fun variety of basil that adds a gorgeous pop of color to any herb garden. I grew some last year, but then I really had no idea what to make with it. It has a slightly different flavor than Italian basil; it’s ...
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Basil Blueberry Gin Sour Cocktail

An awesome blueberry gin cocktail with a touch of fresh basil. Gin cocktails are absolutely delicious this time of year, and this gorgeous basil blueberry gin sour cocktail is no exception. This recipe makes one basil blueberry gin sour, and ...
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Blueberry Simple Syrup

An easy blueberry simple syrup for cocktails or mocktail recipes. This is a small batch blueberry simple syrup that makes 1/2 cup (4 ounces). One of the best ways to step up your homemade cocktail game is by creating an array of simple syrups to ...
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Small Batch Restaurant Ranch Dressing Recipe

A restaurant style ranch dressing recipe, but better. This version is packed with herbs and flavor, and comes together in just minutes. We all know that the best ranch dressing is restaurant ranch dressing, right? It’s so creamy and ...
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