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What’s Cookin’ with Nicole: Sugared Prosecco Grapes

It’s summertime and what’s better than a little healthy-ish cool treat for the beach, pool, picnic, etc!  Heck, maybe you can even bring them with you to work. Ha. This…

sugared prosecco grapes
(Photo by N. Michalik for XTU)

It's summertime and what's better than a little healthy-ish cool treat for the beach, pool, picnic, etc!  Heck, maybe you can even bring them with you to work. Ha.

This recipe is very easy and delicious and can even be made with ginger ale or Sprite if you're not into using alcohol. Not to mention how fun that you can now get beer, wine, and spirits at Acme!

Ingredients:

  • Grapes - I also use blackberries and raspberries.
  • Prosecco  - I used a small bottle, but you just need enough to soak your fruit depending on how much you're using.
  • Sugar - I used about 1 cup.
  • Wash the fruit and place it in a glass bowl. Pour Prosecco over top and let soak for 8 hours or overnight.

Once soaked, take out fruit - one at a time - and roll in sugar. You can eat right away or place on a dry baking sheet or glass bowl and freeze it.  Bottoms Up!


6 Tasty New Tequila Recipes For The Most Delicious Drinks This Summer

Summer is here, well basically it's here, and we have some delicious drinks to enjoy! Whether you're going to the shore or hanging at your pool, maybe you're having family and friends. Maybe you're having a date night or just want to treat yourself, we have 6 tasty new tequila recipes for the most delicious drinks this summer.

Usually the drink that is most common with tequila is obviously the margarita. And while yes, it's very tasty, especially because you can enjoy sweet, salty, frozen, etc. We found some other really great recipes that will make your summer extra delicious.

Our friends at Eleven20 Tequila gave us some real treats to share this summer. Here are the details. Eleven20 is an award-winning tequila crafted with traditional distilling techniques and a passion for excellence. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, the brand uses only premium blue agave sourced from producers in the region. Through their commitment to quality, Eleven20 Tequila has become recognized as an innovator of flavor and aromas, with its signature blend being celebrated by mixologists and connoisseurs alike. With a culture rooted in respect for tradition, expertise, and craftsmanship, each bottle of Eleven20 Tequila is a testament to the highest standards of excellence.

Summer Breeze Margarita

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz watermelon juice, 1/2 oz triple sec, salt for rimming (optional), watermelon slice for garnish

Beachcomber Cocktail

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, club soda, pineapple wedge and mint sprig for garnish.

Sunset Sipper

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz blood orange juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz agave nectar, 1 dash orange bitters, club soda, orange twist for garnish

Summer Solstice Margarita

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 1/4 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur, salt for rimming (optional), orange slice for garnish.

Summer Solstice Sour

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 1/4 oz Campari, 1 dash Angostura bitters, egg white, lemon twist for garnish

Poolside Paloma

Featuring 2 oz Eleven20 Tequila, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz agave nectar, club soda, grapefruit slice and mint sprig for garnish

*Please drink responsibly

Nicole Michalik is the afternoon drive host on 925XTU. She has been with the station for the past 5 years and was named CRS New Face of Country Music. Nicole always had a strong love for pop-culture and has been working in entertainment since her college internship. As a content creator for 925XTU, Nicole writes articles on Philly happenings, sports, celebrity relationships, pop culture moments and anything else she finds fun and exciting!