This August, the heat wave appears to be continuing around. Cool off with these great drink and meal ideas to refresh today.
Drinks
These beverage bases are non-alcoholic, but the 21+ crowd is welcome to toss in their drink of choice to make it a BBQ party-friendly refreshment!
Strawberry Limeade
Strawberry Limeade
What you’ll need for 2 servings:
• 2 cups of cold water
• 20 mint leaves
• ½ pound sliced strawberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• ½ cup lime juice
- Over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in the pan. The sugar must be warmed for 2–10 minutes before it dissolves. This is your simple syrup, which should be a transparent liquid.
- In a pitcher, mix the lime juice, simple syrup, strawberries, mint, and water. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, serve, and enjoy.
Tip: Muddle your strawberries and mint for a more impactful punch of flavor.
Pair this with: seared tuna and cucumber salad
Peach Fizz
What you’ll need for 4 servings:
• 2 white peaches, chopped
• 1/3 lime juice
• ¼ sugar
• 1.25L sparking lemon or lime mineral water
• Mint leaves
• Ice
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, lime juice, and peaches. As soon as the peaches are ready, stir for 5-7 minutes. Blend once cooled and transferred to a blender. ice in the refrigerator.
- For an enjoyable appearance, serve over ice with a slice of peach or raspberries.
Tip: Add gin to create a refreshing cocktail!
Pair this with: a classic Greek summer salad
Cantaloupe Mint Refresher
What you’ll need for 4 servings:
• 1 ripe cantaloupe
• 1.5 cups cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• Fresh mint or basil
• Ice
- Remove the peel off the cantaloupe and cut it into slices. Blend the chunks in a blender until pureed.
- Strain the cantaloup to remove the pulp and collect the juice.
- Mix the juice, water, lemon or lime juice, and mint or basil in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Then, pour over ice and enjoy.
Pair this with: Grilled scallops and a toma to vinaigrette
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