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Showing posts with label drink. Show all posts

Monday, July 18, 2011

Fun & Fizzy Ramune

Hello Kitties,

Today, I'm introducing the popular Japanese Summer staple, Ramune.
What exactly is Ramune? Well, for those that haven't caught on to this refreshing drink, Ramune soda is an oddly-enjoyable experience. Ramune was introduced in Kobe, Japan by Alexander Cameron Sim. It is widely recognized by it's Codd-neck bottle design. The bottles are made of glass and has a glass marble inside the top.
Ramune bottles can be a bit intimidating at first, because of the amount of force needed to push the marble down with a little plastic plug, that comes with the "cap". The real "cap" is however, the marble. Once you push firmly on the marble using the plastic device, you hear a loud "POP". It's like breaking into a bank that contains an ambrosial tonic. It takes a bit of practice to enjoy this beverage favorite, because of the marble pushing back on the flow. What I've discovered in my experience in opening the bottles, is that now, I look forward to hearing that "POP"!!!! It's quite fun, and it means that my taste buds are in for a real treat!
Ramune is a modern symbol of summer in Japan and is widely consumed during warm festivities, day and night. It is so popular that even Hello Kitty herself has her paws on the product.!




Ramune comes in a variety of palate-pleasing flavors. Flavors such as Original, Peach, & Lychee. Ramune also comes in "Not-So-Pleasing" sounding flavors such as Wasabi, Octopus, and Curry. I've never been able to try those crazy flavors, because, thankfully, I've never found them at my local Asian Grocery Store.
My favorite flavors would have to be Peach & Original. You can review these sodas on your own, although, Original, to me, tastes like a lighter cream soda flavor, but, others have they're own idea of what it tastes like.
Which ever flavors you choose, I'm fairly sure you'll find Ramune Sodas quite tasty.
Thank you all for reading!
Hearts & Bows,
X's & O's-----Spooky

Monday, July 11, 2011

Summertime Copy Cat Drink Recipe: Taco Bell's Limeade Sparkler *EDITED*

*Edited* I just wanted to let all my Kitties know that this recipe is from itsfoodtastic.com and it's easy and very delicious too! Thank you itsfoodtastic.com for an amazingly refreshing drink recipe! Hello Kitties,
   I know it's been a while since we last spoke, but my brain has been on overload of thinking about new content for  Super Kawaii Me! So, I've been thinking a lot about Summer, and it is a very Hot Summer here in Florida this year! In order for me to stay cool, I occasionally go to Taco Bell and order an Ice-cold Limeade Sparkler. The only problems I personally have with this is that A) the Limeade is usually smaller than I'd like, plus, no free refills, and B) they are expensive! I think they are around $2.99 here. So, I found a much better solution to these problems, a perfect Copy Cat Recipe that costs around the same price, but you get more bang for your buck! Enjoy either a Traditional Limeade or Cherry-Limeade Sparkler right in your very own home.



Limeade Sparkler:


You'll need:


~Sierra Mist, Sprite, or 7UP *(Sierra Mist is recommended because this is what TB uses)*
~Frozen Limeade concentrate, thawed.*(If you'd like to make Cherry Limeade, use the frozen     Cherry Limeade concentrate)* 
~Ice
~Lime (cut into quarters)


Fill a cup/glass with ice. (The ice is what keeps the limeade at the bottom of the cup and produces the TB look. If you just use cold Soda without ice, the drink will not taste exactly the same.)
Put 2 to 4 ounces of your choice limeade concentrate in the bottom of the glass, depending on how strong you want the lime flavor, and how big your glass is.
Fill to top of the glass with Sierra Mist. Add a lime quarter for garnish, or just squeeze the juice into your drink. Serve and Enjoy!!!!! Yummy and Super Refreshing.


*For an Adult Version: add a shot of rum or tequila, but Please drink responsibly.*


That's all for right now Kittens,


Hearts & Bows,
X's & O's------Spooky Von Sweets