Laugh Cheers Mint Julep – Recipe! May 6, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment It’s Kentucky Derby day and there is no better cocktail than a Mint Julep to sip on while watching this historical race. A Mint Julep is a simple mix of bourbon, simple syrup, mint leaves and a splash of sparkling water. Bourbon originates in Kentucky, and is the most popular spirit in the entire state […] Read more » Bourbon Cocktails Cheers! Cocktails Cocktails with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Mint Julep Recipe
Laugh Cheers Irish Negroni – Recipe! March 17, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re Irish or not, celebrating this green-filled day can be so much fun. It always starts with a drink and whether it be a classic Guinness, a shot of Irish Whiskey like Jameson’s, or a festive cocktail – this day is about celebrating. Negroni’s are a classic Italian beverage and […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails Drinks genabellrecipes Irish Negroni - Recipe! Irish Whiskey Cocktails Negroni Recipe
Live Smoothies Spiced Mango Smoothies – Recipe! January 22, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Aloha! I’m currently in Kona Hawaii with a good friend setting up her new house and enjoying the beaches and my surroundings. This place is so magnificent — gorgeous sunrises, beautiful orange sunsets and it’s warm with a slight ocean breeze — perfect bathing suit weather. While we’ve been here, things are still pretty closed […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Mango Recipes Smoothie Recipe Spiced Mango Smoothies - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Peppermint Mochachino – Recipe! November 18, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment If you’re craving something warm and frothy with a bit of dark chocolate mint this morning, my peppermint mochachino will satisfy your hankering for this delightful beverage. Squares of Ghirardelli dark chocolate mint can be found almost anywhere right now, and easily melted down, and whisked into an espresso. No need to stand in line at […] Read more » Cheers! cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Holiday Coffee Drinks Hot Beverages Mochachino Recipe Peppermint Mochachino - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Spiked Watermelon Cooler – Recipe! July 23, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment There isn’t anything more refreshing than watermelon on a hot summer day and a slice of cold watermelon as a snack, or with a meal, seems to always taste so good. Watermelon can be used in many different recipes, and I have a few right here on my blog. I have tossed watermelon into several […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Spiked Watermelon Cooler - Recipe! Watermelon Cooler Watermelon Recipe
Laugh Cheers Basil Cucumber Gin & Tonic – Recipe! July 9, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment After taking a cocktail class for six weeks this spring, there was one thing I learned and that was infusing alcohol with herbs, fruits or spices can be such an enticing thing. I first started my infusion obsession by adding fresh strawberries to reposado tequila, and creating a creamy strawberry jalapeno margarita, and after that […] Read more » Basil Cucumber Gin & Tonic - Recipe! Cheers! Cocktail Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Gin & Tonic Recipe Summer Cocktails summer recipes
Laugh Cheers Blueberry Paloma – Recipe! June 24, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment My favorite drink last summer was a paloma. Historically a paloma has tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda, but I do mine a little differently and add fresh grapefruit juice and soda water. However, this summer I wanted to change things up a bit, and enjoy that same drink, but with blueberries added for a […] Read more » Blueberry Paloma - Recipe! Blueberry Recipes Cheers! Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Paloma Recipe
Laugh Cheers Creamy Strawberry-Jalapeno Infused Margarita – Recipe! June 17, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I mentioned on a previous post that I took a cocktail making class with my Canadian friends for six weeks online through George Brown University. During this class we made a series of drinks, but the final class we had to come up with our own signature concoction, something that really tasted good and would […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Creamy Strawberry-Jalapeno Infused Margarita - Recipe! Drinks genabellrecipes Strawberry Margarita Recipe
Laugh Cheers Pimmlet – Recipe! June 4, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I’ve been taking a cocktail class online from George Brown University in Canada with my good friend every Thursday for the last few weeks. It gives us a chance to interact with others, and after the class on most weeks, we Zoom together with our husbands, and indulge on cocktails with each other. In class, […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails Drinks genabellrecipes Liqueurs Pimm's Pimm's Cup Pimmlet - Recipe!
Cheers Laugh Smoky Tamarind Margarita – Recipe! March 12, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I have talked about tamarind paste several times here on my blog. In fact, I have several recipes using this tangy pulp that comes already prepared in a paste form. The magic that tamarind paste adds to a recipe, any recipe, seems almost indescribable because its flavor is so unique. It’s definitely has tangy characteristics, […] Read more » Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Margarita Recipe Smoky Tamarind Margarita - Recipe! Tamarind Margarita Recipe
