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Shirley Temple Mocktail

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Who remembers the ever so popular kids’ drink Shirley Temple? I recall that this mocktail was incredibly popular in the 1970’s, and I was of course obsessed with it. A Shirley Temple basically consists of ginger ale, grenadine syrup, and a maraschino cherry, and is quite sweet and effervescent. What blows my mind is how I actually enjoyed the maraschino cherries which were part of this refreshment, because I don’t think I would be able to eat a maraschino cherry these days. I’m quite sure that the ones I consumed as a child were colored with Red 40, which is commonly used in making these cherries. The thing about Red 40 is that it is derived from petroleum distillates, a fact which alarms me. Fortunately, Luxardo brand Maraschino Cherries do not have this dangerous food dye. 

For those of you who might want to travel down memory lane, here is a recipe for this classic concoction:

  1. Add ice cubes to a tall glass.
  2. Pour 1 ounce grenadine syrup into the glass.
  3. Pour 8 ounces of ginger ale and stir gently. If you don’t like ginger ale, you can use a lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or 7-Up.
  4. Add maraschino cherries for garnish (preferably Luxardo!).

Kissing Potion

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Who remembers these Kissing Potions from the 1970’s and 1980’s?

I remember being completely obsessed with Kissing Potion roller tip lip glosses when I was a preteen and teenager, so I was delighted when I found out that Tinte Cosmetics sold these awesome retro glosses. My favorite scent/flavor was Bubble Gum, an iconic, true bubble gum vibe which Tinte Cosmetics captured beautifully. Of course when I placed an order on the website, I had to get Strawberry Swirl, another favorite flavor. The consistency of the gloss is thick, the finish is very glossy, and Tinte nailed the scents so well that I was transported back to the days of roller rinks and drive-in movie theaters. I might have to order Watermelon, Piña Colada and Cherry Smash so that I have all the varieties I loved as a youngster.

Here’s the description of the Bubble Gum Kissing Potion:

Bubble Gum KISSING POTION ® Roll on the ORIGINAL Sweet Shine! TINte Cosmetics will take you back to the 70’s & 80’s with our delicious KISSING POTION ® ! As ultra shiny and thick & slick as you remember. Each with its own roller-ball top. Roll on our shiny, sweet gloss over bare lips or roll it on over lipstick it’s the perfect product for creating sweet shine that lasts. Get ready for the complements. As always each of our products is enriched with nourishing Shea Butter. No color, just great glossy power and delicious shine. This product is paraben free, and as always cruelty free.