The Big Book of Beverages
Master Making Coffee, Iced Tea, Juices, Infused Water, Alcoholic Cocktails, Smoothies, and Much More with Over 870 Recipes!
Stephanie Bennett,
Marissa Marie,
& John Carter
Main Table OF cONTENTS
Know Your Measurements
American cooks use standard containers, the 8-ounce cup and a tablespoon that takes exactly 16 level fillings to fill that cup level. Measuring by cup makes it very difficult to give weight equivalents, as the density plays an important role when it comes to weight. The easiest way therefore to deal with cup measurements in recipes is to take the amount by volume rather than by weight. Thus, the equation reads:
1 cup = 240ml = 8 fluid Ounces
cup = 120ml = 4 fluid ounces
It is possible to buy a set of American cup measures in major stores around the world.
In the States, butter is sometimes measured in sticks. One stick is the equivalent of 8 tablespoons. One tablespoon of butter is therefore the equivalent to ounce/15 grams.
Liquid Measures
1 Teaspoon= 5 Millilitres
1 Tablespoon = 14 millilitres
2 Tablespoons= 1 Fluid Ounce
Solid Measures
1 Ounce= 28 Grams; 16 Ounces= 1 Pound
Infused Water
Homemade infused water is a great alternative to regular water. Infused water is easy to make, delicious, and nutritious
This book contains about 100 basic infused water recipes, and once youve tried them, treat these recipes as a blank canvas and start making your own combinations! The possibilities are limitless! Certain fruits, vegetables, and herbs are better than others when it comes to infusion, and you will know which ones work, and which ones you like best when you start making infused water. Heres what you will need to get started:
Aloe Lemon Water
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 4 tablespoons Aloe gel
Procedure:
- Combine all ingredientsin your blender or a food processor.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Apple Cinnamon Water
Time to prepare: Approximately fifteen minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 red apple, cored, and diced
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Procedure:
- Simply infuse the ingredients in boiling water for five to ten minutes. Allow it to cool and move to a refrigerator.
- Pour the fruit infused water into a jar and leave in your refrigerator overnight.
Apple, Pear and Ginger Delight
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 pear, cored and diced
- 1-inch fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
Procedure:
- Simply put in ingredients to the bottle and then fill it up with filtered or seltzer water.
- Now keep it in your fridge. You will be able to refill the water a few times. Enjoy!
Autumn Flavor
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 apple, cored
- 1 cinnamon
- 4-5 cloves
Procedure:
- Put the ingredients in a bottle. Fill it with water.
Best enjoyed chilled.
Autumn Wind
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 pear thinly cut
- 1 tangerine, peeled and slice into slices
- 1 teaspoon All Spice Berries
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries
Procedure:
- Put your ingredients in a pitcher.
- Next, fill up with water; allow it to sit for approximately 3 hours before drinking.
Beach Breeze
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1/2 cup watermelon, cubed
- Filtered watermelon
- Pre-steeped Hibiscus tea leaves
Procedure:
- Mix all the above ingredients in a glass bottle or a mason jar.
- Fill it with water and stir until blended well.
- Keep in a fridge before you serve. Enjoy!
Berry and Orange Fruit Infused Ice Cubes
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons dried raisins
- 4 cups water
Procedure:
- Peel your mandarin oranges.
- In a pan, bring mandarin orange peel and water to its boiling point. Set aside to cool.
- Then cut mandarin oranges into little cubes. Move them to silicone ice cube trays. Put in raisins and cherries. Fill the ice cube trays with reserved water.
- Put the trays into the freezer until the cubes frozen. Place the cubes into glasses, fill with water and enjoy!
Berry, Rose Petal and Vanilla
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 big vanilla bean, cut along the length
- 5-6 fresh or frozen blackberries
- 7-8 dried pink rose petals
Procedure:
- Put your ingredients into a pitcher and fill with cold filtered water.
- Let the water stay in your fridge overnight.
- Strain the water and keep the pitcher in your refrigerator. Use within a few days.
Black Currant Water
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 pint water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- 6-7 black currants
Procedure:
- Put all the ingredients into your pitcher or a mason jar. Move to a fridge.
- The longer your drink sits, the better it tastes!
Blackberry, Kiwi and Lemon
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 kiwi, peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 3-4 blackberries
Procedure:
- Move the ingredients to a gallon-size glass jar.
- Pour in filtered water and mix to blend well. Enjoy with ice!
Blueberry and Apple Water
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 green apple, cored and quartered
- 1/2 cup blueberries, gently scrunched
- Filtered or sparkling water
Procedure:
- Put in the fruits to a glass container or a pitcher. Put in water and stir with your wooden spoon.
- Allow the fruit infused water to stand minimum 4 hours in a fridge. The longer, the better. Serve completely chilled with straws.
Blueberry Lavender Infused Water
Time to prepare: Approximately forty minutes
Yield: 8 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 4 cups water
- Lavender edible flowers
Procedure:
- Put in the ingredients to a pitcher.
- Next, chill the water for minimum half an hour.
- Strain, pour over ice cubes, before you serve.
Cantaloupe-Grape Delight
Time to prepare: Approximately ten minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
What Youll Need:
- 1 vanilla bean
- Filtered water
- 1/2 cup cantaloupe, cubed
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 grapes, gently scrunched
Procedure:
- Place the ingredients into a mason jar or a gallon jug. Stir gently in order to blend well.
- Keep in your fridge for maximum a week. Stay cool and hydrated!