Blog - Sweet Life

Hibiscus Mulled Wine

I’m ending 2017 by whipping up a cozy mulled wine featuring Llano wine. This recipe is sponsored by Llano wine all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. Nothing could be cozier than a warm cup of mulled wine, great food, and amazing friends. I wanted to say goodbye to 2017 by surrounding myself with wonderful friends for an evening of celebrating all the good. Once again my good friend Margarita opened her home for us to gather and enjoy an evening of yumminess. She pulled together… Read More

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail + DIY Champagne Tower

They say the way you spend New Year’s Eve is the way you’ll spend the rest of the year. So, I plan to spend the evening in the company of all the people I adore – laughing, enjoying great food and sipping on champagne. My abuelita used to tell me that Champagne should not only be reserved for special occasions, it should be enjoyed all year round. I agree. Bring on the stunning champagne cocktails. Bring on a beautiful champagne coupe tower. Bring on 2018! Last year I shared with you a hibiscus champagne cocktail, a tamarind champagne… Read More

DIY Bloody Mary Bar + Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe (VIDEO)

The ultimate brunch cocktail my Spicy Bloody Mary cocktail is refreshing, addicting and a meal in itself. Sweet Life Disclosure: This recipe is sponsored by Hunt’s. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than Sunday brunch with my family & friends. A lazy Sunday spent enjoying great food, conversation, and an icy cold bloody mary. Refreshing, addicting and almost a meal in itself a tasty Bloody Mary is the ultimate brunch cocktail. I prefer mine made with… Read More

Easy Blender Coquito

I gifted the gift of Coquito this Holiday season to my family and friends, and it was a BIG hit! Coquito is a traditional coconut punch served throughout the Holiday season. Similar to eggnog, but packed with delicious coconut flavor and spiked with rum. Coquito is best served chilled. Coquito is SO easy to make guys, it only requires a blender. I like to serve it in a punch bowl with an ice ring garnished with cinnamon sticks, it makes for a stunning holiday presentation. This year I whipped up a triple batch, poured the coquito into mason jars… Read More

Oatmeal Pepita Muffins

Oatmeal Pepita Muffins are easy to make, nutritious and so, so good. Make them for an easy breakfast or as a healthy snack. Disclosure: This recipe is sponsored by Siempre Leche in partnership with DiMe Media. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting, new recipes. Oatmeal Pepita Muffins Mornings can be pretty busy at our house, especially during the holidays. Because I’m usually cooking, shopping or running errands, I like to keep things simple and whip up a few easy recipes that I can serve as ready-to-eat breakfasts… Read More

Brigadeiros

Brigadeiros are a popular Brazilian chocolates, traditionally served at birthday parties. Made with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, cocoa, and butter, these scrumptious fudge candies are the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. I’m excited to partner with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk to bring you a fun Holiday recipe as part of their UnCookie Exchange campaign. Brigadeiros Brigadeiros are a merry, homemade treat and can be packaged and given as gifts to your familia and friends. This holiday season, I’m partnering with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk to show you how to make these easy Brazilian Brigadeiros as part of… Read More

Tangerine Cranberry Pisco Punch

A refreshing tangerine cranberry pisco punch made with Tropicana Tangerine Lemonade, pisco, cranberry juice, fresh orange slices, cranberries, and mint is the ultimate holiday sipper when entertaining friends. Tangerine Pisco Punch with Tropicana Serve up this spirited Tangerine Pisco Punch made with Tropicana Tangerine Lemonade as you mix and mingle with friends and family this holiday season. I previously shared a bubbly Watermelon Mezcal Punch featuring Tropicana, who are always a welcome addition to any celebration. This holiday season I’m delighted to bring you this stunning and fun Tangerine Pisco Punch, made with Tropicana Tangerine Lemonade, as part of their… Read More

DIY Cocoa Station (Big Batch Cocoa Dry Mix)

I recently had the honor to partner with Famsa Furniture to host a DIY station at the Famsa Feast #sittogther dinner. Famsa Furniture wanted to celebrate, give thanks, and encourage the community that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. Families affected by Harvey were invited for an evening of fun activities, dinner and – huge surprises! Famsa Graciously donated furniture, TVs and gift cards for the families to rebuild their lives. Wowie! When I first received the email invite, I quickly responded – Yes! How can I help – I was asked to create a fun, interactive station for the families… Read More