The Perfect Fall Sangria

Bella Breakdown Nothing says holiday season quite like a themed and color-appropriate cocktail. How else will we get through endless hours of small-talk? Drinks. Stressing about all of the shopping and wrapping that needs to be done? Drinks. Need no excuse? Drinks. And with all these cheers, cranberry cocktails and champagne or eggnog get quite redundant after a couple of times. To switch it up, a light and fruity fall sangria will keep you feeling good without getting overly full and keep you feeling social all evening long. The best thing about sangria is you can make a big...

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The Holidays Are Here And Starbucks Is Ready To Celebrate

Bella Breakdown How do you know the appropriate time to begin celebrating the Holiday season? When Starbucks rolls out its signature Holiday Cups and flavors. While there’s still time to get your Pumpkin Spice Latte fix in, the long-awaited and much-loved winter seasonal flavors are officially here and with that, Santa might as well be coming down the chimney tonight. Coming to menus are the tried and true favorites, including Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, a Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and the Eggnog Latte. All of the beverages can be ordered hot, iced or as a...

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Boozy Firecracker Slushies Perfect For Your 4th Of July Celebration

Bella Breakdown The 4th of July isn’t too far away so is the time to start preparing those holiday plans. More specifically your boozy, alcohol-included plans, so here are some boozy slushie recipes to get you in the celebratory mood and keep you cool. Say ‘Happy Birthday, America’ by getting drunk off of this delicious 4th of July-themed slushies. In a blender (or food processor) blend grenadine and ice until it becomes a slushie mixture. Next, you will want to blend the blue curacao and ice until slushy and then gently add another 1/3 layer on top of the...

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Kombucha Cocktails For A Healthier Holiday

Bella Breakdown Now that the holiday season has begun, you’re likely to face more temptations like sugar treats and loads of cocktails. It’s a great time of year for getting together with family and friends, and partying the month away. A few indulgences are perfectly fine, but when it comes to drinking, there are a few hacks to keep the calories down, and the fun turned all the way up. As one of the hottest health foods to sweep the internet, kombucha is a natural choice for a unique mixer. The tart drink is made from fermented tea, making...

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Starbucks Holiday Drinks From Around The World

Bella Breakdown The holiday season brings with it all sorts of tasty treats. Pumpkin spice lattes, gingerbread, peppermint bark, anything your sweet tooth could ever desire. Starbucks’ holiday releases are some of the most anticipated indulgences, and people all over the world can try these limited edition drinks. Here in the United States, we have our own menu of flavored beverages, including cinnamon dulce, white chocolate peppermint and more. But what are people on the other side of the globe ordering at our favorite coffee shop? China – Baked Cheese Latte This combination may sound unusual to westerners, but...

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