So, you’ve recently acquired Trader Joe’s Blackberry Spritzer. Perhaps you too found it a bit plain. Sweeter than seltzer but not sweet enough to be soda. Why not jazz it up a bit? …
booze
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Liqueur Cherries
So many holiday products to look forward to. However, even though I can’t buy wine or liquor from a grocery store here in NY, I can buy these cherries for some reason. Trader Joe’s Chocolate Liqueur Cherries only come around once a year. And that is if your state allows these to be sold.
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Trader Joe’s Hat Trick Trio of Bitters
The pros: Trader Joe’s Hat Trick Trio of Bitters contain three bitters in one box. These are a large size for bitter bottles. These will last a long time as you only use a few dashes per recipe.
The cons: Somewhat pricey for Trader Joe’s items. This will set you back $15.99 and you’ll need to show ID. The cashier was shocked when the computer told him to ask for ID. I explained to him that bitters contain alcohol.
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Trader Joe’s Reviews
Below is sectional list and an alphabetical list of all the Trader Joe’s Reviews on this site so far. It should be in order based on the name that appears on the packaging. If you don’t see it, use the search feature. Feel free to comment on product you’d like to see me do a review on and I’ll add it to my list of items to try! I’m not affiliated with Trader Joe’s. Some ladies are excited to bring home a brown bag from Bloomingdale’s. This Betty gets excited when the brown bag is from Trader Joe’s….
I’m Feeling Blue Martini Recipe
Maybe it’s the middle of the week, maybe you just want to feel special. Who doesn’t find a blue drink intriguing? So why not make yourself an I’m Feeling Blue Martini. It’s a take on the classic martini, but to make it a little bit more special we are adding some Blue Curacao. Admit it, haven’t you stared at someone else’s drink (especially the colorful ones) and said, “Wow…what is that?” If you’ve ever said that to yourself you also thought to yourself “Wow. I want one of those.” So here is the recipe for one of those I’m Feeling Blue Martini drinks. It will make you want to sit back, relax and turn on Eiffel 65 and listen to “I’m blue.”…
Caipirinha
The Olympics have just finished in Rio and perhaps you want to get to know Brazilian culture a bit better. If you are looking to imbibe yourself in their culture then you need to discover Cachaca.
Cachaca is the Brazilian answer to rum. It is made from sugar cane. Here is a basic recipe to make yourself a basic Caipirinha….
A Real Daiquiri
I hope in my lifetime to visit Cuba and to sit at a bar and drink like Ernest Hemingway. Until then here is a solid recipe for a daiquiri. Enjoy on its own or with Cuban food, or be a Betty and have it with a Trader Joe’s Burrito, because you are awesome like that….
