Shirley Temples

Did you notice my new look? I got a blog makeover this weekend! I am so not computer savvy or techy so this is big news.  It has been bugging me for awhile and I finally sat down and made some changes.  

(When I say "I"-  I really mean my husband.  I ate snacks and peered over his shoulder and nodded as he explained things to me and pretended to understand.) 

I also finally set up a Pinterest account for Dip It In Chocolate, which I have been meaning to do for awhile.  Click on my light blue Pinterest icon on the top right to follow me, and I'll follow you back.  My boards are pretty empty for today but I'm sure they will fill up soon with lots of things to make your pants tight. ;)

Since I was so busy being computer geniusy this weekend, I didn't have much time to bake, but I did make some delicious drinks.  These are low-calorie since they're made with Sprite Zero.  (About 30 calories plus cherries.)  And by saving all those calories you can eat the delicious cookies I have ready for you tomorrow!

I do try to conserve calories for you in the summer time, you know... ;) 

Shirley Temples

Recipe from Coupon Clipping Cook

-2 Liters Sprite Zero (you can use regular if you want)

-Bottle of maraschino cherries in juice

-Limes (about 1 lime per glass), cut into wedges

-Grenadine syrup

Put several cherries into the bottom of each mason jar*.  Fill each jar 3/4 of the way full with ice. Slide wedges of lime down into the jar along the sides. Fill each mason jar with Sprite, stopping a few inches short of the top.  Add 2-3 tsp of maraschino cherry juice (from the jar) to each mason jar.  Add 1 tsp of grenadine.  Stir.  Add more ice until it nearly reaches the top of the jar.  Garnish with additional cherries or limes.  Serve immediately.

*I used 8 oz mason jars with handles.  I found them at Hobby Lobby in the glass aisle. They're like 4.50$ per jar so be sure to use some 40% off coupons.