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Bethenny Frankel is a talented entrepreneur who is well known to her fans for her versatility and business acumen. Although many first discovered Frankel due to her work in reality television, in the years since, Frankel has worked on a variety of ventures, many that showcase her ability to create new identities for herself. Rather unsurprisingly, Frankel is brilliant at mixing up a flavorful cocktail – and when she has a craving for a sangria, she whips up a concoction that doesn’t sacrifice any flavor, even as the temperatures heat up. 

What simple trick does Bethenny Frankel use to enhance her sangria recipe?

Bethenny Frankel at the Emmy Awards in 2019
Bethenny Frankel | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Frankel might be a devotee of cocktails like margaritas and cosmos, but she’s also a huge fan of a well-made sangria as well. Popsugar notes that Frankel debuted her recipe for sangria at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

While traditional sangria calls for ice cubes to be added into a mixture of diced fruit and different varieties of wine, Frankel swaps out the ice cubes for a bag of frozen mixed berries. By leaving out the ice cubes and using frozen berries, Frankel’s sangria features an even more delicious fruit flavor. Plus, it doesn’t water down in hot temperatures, unlike traditional sangria. Anyone who loves fruity cocktails would do well to try Frankel’s take on this classic beverage. 

Bethenny Frankel is well known for her Skinnygirl cocktail brand

While many reality stars go on to launch business ventures of some kind, few have been more successful than Frankel’s Skinnygirl lifestyle brand.

In 2009, Frankel launched the framework for what would become her Skinnygirl brand, debuting several bestselling books as well as a pre-packaged margarita line called Skinnygirl Margarita. The products are based on Frankel’s own desire for a healthy yet busy lifestyle, and many of her products are low in sugar and calories.

Over the years, Frankel’s Skinnygirl line has produced products such as deli meat, popcorn, salad dressing, specialty drink mixes, and candy. Skinnygirl also encompasses clothing and shapewear. According to Frankel’s personal website, the Skinnygirl brand features an attitude that helps empower women to lead healthy lives and feel strong, honest, and fearless. 

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Frankel might be one of the reigning queens of the celebrity cocktail space, but plenty of other stars have offered up their takes on delicious cocktails as well. 

Bethany Joy Lenz, who is well known for her work on the TV series One Tree Hill, recently admitted that she has a passion for mixology, and loves creating new drink combinations—drinks such as the “Rosey Sour,” which is made by combining whiskey, ice, rose liqueur, lemon, and teapot bitters. 

Josiah Carter of Below Deck is also a craft cocktail devotee and has shared the recipe for his “Mistletoe Margarita” with fans. To make the festive beverage, mix 2 parts tequila, 3 parts cranberry juice, 1 part orange liqueur, and half a fresh lime, squeezed. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, along with some ice, and shake it until combined. Serve in a cocktail glass with a slice of orange for a delicious, refreshing drink that is perfect any time of the year.

Of course, celebrity chef Ina Garten is no slouch in the cocktail department, and over the years, she has shared several of her personal favorites. One such drink is her signature whiskey sour. With simple ingredients like Jack Daniel’s whiskey, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and maraschino cherries, the drink is perfectly tart and tasteful.