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Kat Boytsova

Contributing Recipe Developer, Food Stylist

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The Witching Hour

Burning sage, a common practice for ritual cleansing, is also a simple way to coax out the herb's essential oil, which gives this gin and pear juice cocktail a pleasantly smoky, herbaceous finish.
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Chocolate and Pumpkin Zebra Cake

You don't need mystical powers to conjure the magical swirl in this spooky cake that's perfect for a Halloween party.
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Thanksgiving Sangria

Combining favorite fall fruits and spices with sparkling cider, rum, and wine gives sangria a refreshing new spin.
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Spiked Rose Lemonade

Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink.
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Grilled Orange Margarita

Grilling the oranges gives this super-refreshing cocktail a touch of smoky flavor, which is balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.
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Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer

Turn the classic iced tea and lemonade combo into a frozen cocktail for all of your backyard parties. Freeze the drink components into ice cubes before blending for an icy drink that isn't watered down.
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Frosé Ice Pops

There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.
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Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups.
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Mango Castaway

This twist on the piña colada uses frozen mango instead of pineapple for a delightfully smooth and fragrant cocktail.
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St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes with White Chocolate and Pistachios

Studded with pistachios and white chocolate, these festive green cupcakes are better than finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Homemade Sprinkles

These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.
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Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy

This rum-spiked hot toddy is infused with fiery black pepper, revitalizing cinnamon, and cleansing cardamom to cure the winter blues.
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Midnight Sparkler

With its unique indigo color and effervescent charm, this Champagne cocktail is perfect for New Year's Eve or any other festive occasion.