It’s hot out there! Blend up some refreshment with these simple drink recipes. Just add a few items to this week’s grocery list and you’ll be sipping cool in no time.
Start with a Blackberry Mojito in celebration of National Rum Day. Cheers to Janet & Julia!
The Watermelon Spritzer
What you need:
Fresh, cubed Watermelon
Juice of 1 Lime
Seltzer
Optional -mint leaves
What you do:
Pulse the watermelon in your blender until pureed. Combine with seltzer to desired amount of “fizziness,” then and add a splash of lime. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Mint Lemonade
What you need:
3/4 cup sugar
4- 5 cup water
1 cup lemon juice (approx. 5 lemons)
Mint
What you do:
Make simple syrup by adding sugar and 1 cup water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Next, juice your lemons. Add lemon juice and simple syrup to a pitcher, then add 3 to 4 cups cold water and stir. Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!
[photo credits: Watermelon Spritzer- Tasty Kitchen]
Thanks so much for featuring my mojitos on your site. I am honored. YOUR site is cool and fun.
Our pleasure! We can’t wait to try your tasty treat tonight. If you have any other treats you’d like to share, please let us know. Thank you Jenny!