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Welcome to Prep My Recipe!
I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
Micheline
Prep My Recipe is a food blog featuring California-style recipes, step-by-step instructions for how to make delicious food and drinks, printable recipe cards, helpful recipe videos and tips & tricks, as well as recommended products for all budgets. Blog pages also spotlight “Pimp My Recipe” ideas for how to customize each recipe for a variety of dietary preferences. Please go to the Recipes menu at the top of this website to browse all categories and access all recipes.
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Cosmopolitan
This classic Cosmopolitan cocktail is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season! Between its vibrant ruby red color, and the balance of tart, citrusy, and slightly sweet flavors, this iconic concoction will elevate any gathering. Made with 100% pure cranberry juice, a hint of sweetness from simple syrup, a splash of zesty fresh lime juice, the orange flavor of Cointreau, and crisp vodka, this Cosmo is a wonderful way to kick off your evening festivities.
Polynesian Passion Cocktail
Tropical and subtly sweet, my Polynesian Passion Cocktail is deliciously drinkable! Deep, dark vanilla rum combines with passion fruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of grenadine to create a beautifully balanced cocktail that will make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise! Similar to a Mai-Tai cocktail, this Polynesian Passion Cocktail has fewer ingredients, but just as much flavor.
Passion Fruit Mimosa
My Passion Fruit Mimosa is a delightful champagne cocktail that is perfect for brunch, a special afternoon lunch, or as an apéritif to your evening meal. This simple 3 ingredient recipe combines passion fruit juice, brandy, and Champagne to make the most wonderful cocktail! Make this easy cocktail recipe for one with a split bottle of Champagne, or use a full bottle to serve up to 8 of your friends. A lovely cocktail to serve for Valentine’s Day brunch, or anytime you want a Champagne or prosecco based cocktail!
Elderflower Vodka Tonic
This Elderflower Vodka Tonic cocktail has crisp citrus and floral notes with subtle sweetness and a characteristic bitter finish from the tonic water. This 4 ingredient cocktail recipe tastes more exotic than a traditional vodka tonic. A refreshingly different cocktail that can easily be made keto friendly!
Cranberry Martini
This festive Cranberry Martini is an elegant cocktail to serve during the holidays. Made with my Cranberry Simple Syrup, this delicious and sophisticated 3 ingredient cocktail gets dressed up with a garnish of sugared cranberries. It’s not overly sweet and has just the right amount of cranberry tang. The perfect apéritif for the holiday season!
Cider In The Rye Cocktail
This chilled Cider In The Rye Cocktail is filled with warm spices and autumn flavors, making it the perfect holiday cocktail. Spiced apple cider, rye whiskey, lemon, and my Quick Honey Simple Syrup are combined to create a delicious and festive drink for the holidays (or any time of year). Straight rye whiskey balances the sweetness from the honey and cider, resulting in a well balanced aperitif with subtle sweetness. Garnished with a cinnamon sugar rim and apple, this cocktail is definitely autumn in a glass!
Champagne Paloma Cocktail
Our Champagne Paloma Cocktail is the perfect grapefruit cocktail for spring or summertime! Full of tangy and bright citrus flavor, this tequila based cocktail is made with fresh squeezed juice, and topped off with a bit of Champagne (or Prosecco). The first sip of this light and effervescent cocktail will likely put a smile on your face.
Kumquat Martini
Our Kumquat Martini is a refreshingly sweet & sour cocktail. This 4-ingredient cocktail is so simple, yet stunning. Ripe kumquats are muddled in a cocktail shaker along with agave or simple syrup, then shaken with your favorite vodka. This icy cold libation is then poured into a sugar rimmed martini glass, and garnished with a few slices of fresh kumquats. What’s not to love about this deliciously fresh tasting cocktail?!
Vesper Cocktail
Made famous by James Bond, this Vesper Cocktail is crafted with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc, then finished with a lemon twist. With subtle citrus and floral notes, this sophisticated cocktail is a lovely alternative to a straight martini. Simple but luxurious, this libation offers the best of both worlds to those that are partial to only one type of martini (either gin or vodka). Whether you like it shaken or stirred, this cocktail makes an impression from the first sip!
Bourbon Sidecar Cocktail
This sweet and sour, lemony libation has become a favorite! Our Bourbon Sidecar Cocktail recipe is a twist on the traditional sidecar, which is usually made with Cognac. Fresh ingredients and Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey are what make this drink tangy and delicious.
Passion Tea Cocktail
This is a well balanced apéritif that has lovely floral and fruity notes without being too sweet. Don’t be fooled, this is a gin cocktail. Our Passion Tea Cocktail can be served on the rocks or as a martini. It can also be made ahead and is great for entertaining.
Amaretto Cranberry Bliss Cocktail
This festive cocktail is a surprisingly subtle and very drinkable variation of the original Amaretto Cranberry Kiss. Our Amaretto Cranberry Bliss Cocktail packs an elegant punch! It’s not too sweet and can be made ahead, which is great for entertaining.