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Best Summer Drinks to Make in Falmouth
Here are some delicious, seasonal drinks that make the sizzling days of summer a bit more bearable.
There is nothing better than tipping back an ice-cold drink on a hot, humid day.
While water should be your go-to drink to keep dehydration at a low, sometimes it’s necessary to shake things up a bit—literally! From low-cal cocktails for Mom and Dad, to candy-infused mocktails for the kids, these delicious and easy-to-make summer drinks are sure to make cooling down a little more fun!
Skinny Strawberry Daiquiri (serves 1)
http://www.fitango.com/blog/?p=1517
With just 108 calories per serving, this tropical drink won’t derail your diet. If you’re not a fan of strawberries, swap them out for your favorite fruit.
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Ingredients:
- 1 shot (1.5 fl. oz) white rum
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1 shot (1.5 fl. oz) lime juice
- Ice, to your liking
Instructions:
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- Blend the strawberries and ice.
- Toss in a shot of rum, and top it off with lime juice.
- Stir and enjoy.
Frozen Key Lime (serves 1)
http://tgifridaysathome.blogspot.com/2012/10/cocktails-with-icecream.html
No need to head out for drinks when you can create the same delicious cocktail in your own kitchen. This spinoff on the TGI Friday’s favorite is a tropical, sweet, ice cream-based treat, perfect for cooling down after a long day in the sun.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 1 tablespoon bar sugar
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 scoop crushed ice
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients in blender, blend until smooth.
- Serve in a tall specialty glass.
- Garnish with aerosol whipping cream and lime wheel.
Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail (serves 2)
http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/scoop/drink-to-your-health/
Coming in at just 140 calories per serving, this all-time summer favorite with a unique twist will have you coming back for seconds. The blueberries in this drink add a sweet flavor without adding excess calories.
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces Absolut Berri Acai Vodka
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet Crystal Light Pure Lemonade
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup ice
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth.
Sauvignon Blanc-Infused Yellow Peach and Vanilla Ice Pops (serves 10)
http://www.shape.com/blogs/shape-your-life/wine-infused-ice-pops-make-great-summer-snack
This icy concoction is the perfect addition to any summer soiree. With just five easy-to-find ingredients, there is no simpler way to beat the heat and take the edge off.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 baseball-sized ripe to overripe yellow peaches
- 4 ounces of organic dark cane sugar
- 4 fluid ounces of water
- 1-inch piece of vanilla bean, cut lengthwise
- 7 ounces of 2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Instructions:
- Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Gently heat while stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
- Remove from heat, add cut vanilla bean, and steep for 15 minutes. Remove bean and allow syrup to completely cool.
- Rinse peaches and pat dry. With paring knife, remove pits and stems.
- Lightly puree peaches, being sure to leave some texture, resulting in about 16 fluid ounces.
- Combine puree with cooled vanilla syrup and 7 ounces of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, stirring well.
- Pour into molds, add sticks, and freeze until solid (about 4 to 6 hours). Unmold and serve, or place in plastic bags for storage.
Strawberry Kiwi Mock Margarita (serves 6)
(http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/strawberry-kiwi-mock-margarita-55024.aspx)
Why should kids be left behind when Mom and Dad take a trip to margaritaville? Mix up this fruity treat when your tot needs something special to shake the heat, or serve it up at a pool party or barbecue.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups cold water
- 1 cup cold orange juice
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 packet (makes 2 quart drink) or 2 packets (makes 1 quart drink each) Crystal Light Strawberry Kiwi Flavor Drink Mix
- 4 cups ice cubes
Instructions:
- Pour water, orange juice, lime juice and drink mix in blender container; cover. Blend until drink mix is dissolved.
- Add ice; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Non-Alcoholic Cotton Candy Martini (serves 1)
This candy-inspired drink has a fruity taste without being too sweet. Cotton candy makes for a fun garnish and often can be found at Walmart. Kids — and grownups too — will love watching the fluffy addition to their beverage dissolve like magic!
Ingredients:
- 2½ ounces raspberry-flavored soda or pop
- 1/2-ounce raspberry-flavored syrup (the kind you find in a coffee bar; Torani and DaVinci are two well-known brands)
- A splash of grenadine
- Cotton candy or Cotton Candy Jelly Bellies for garnish
Instructions:
Chill your glass as usual but combine the liquid ingredients in a pitcher with some ice and stir instead of shake, then pour into your martini glass and garnish.Tell Us: What's your favorite summer drink? Have you tried one of these recipes — or do you have your own specialty?
Let us know in the comments.
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