A Well-Read Tart

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Tag: Cold Drinks

Refreshing Mint Iced Tea (Recipe Inspired by THE EXILES)

Posted on by CJ | A Well-Read Tart
Refreshing Mint Iced Tea is my swan song for this summer's recipes. We've made it to the end of August, people, during one of the craziest years in history. Although I'm loathe to give up hot, summer nights and the Amazon maxi dresses I've been wearing on repeat since Memorial Day, I have to admit... I'm kinda ready for some fall coziness. A little bit. Almost. Mainly because I'm missing my cozy sweaters like whoa. And my leggings. And scarves....

Spruce Soda (Recipe Inspired by THE JANE AUSTEN DIET)

Posted on by CJ | A Well-Read Tart
Move over, Cherry Coke, because Spruce Soda is my new favorite soft drink. You heard me. Spruce Soda. I admit, it doesn’t sound like a very Jane-ish book-inspired recipe for The Jane Austen Diet. But, it’s adapted from the recipe for Spruce Beer, which was a popular drink in Jane Austen’s time. Author Brian Kozlowski included the recipe for Summer Spruce Beer in The Jane Austen Diet, and I’ve made a modified version here. I also decided...