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Tastes Like Summer: Refreshing Iced Drinks

Cold Brew Flor de Jamaica

This traditional Mexican tea is sweet, tart & refreshing! It is so simple to make with Organic BULK ingredients from the CO-OP!

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dried Organic Hibiscus Flowers

4 cups water

Place in jar in fridge overnight and strain out flowers in the morning!

Sweeten as desired

squeeze of lime is traditional

variations include: a Cinnamon stick or a tablespoon of dried mint

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon

½ cup water

simple syrup (1:1 sugar dissolved in water) to taste

slices lime to squeeze

mint for garnish

ice

Directions

Puree the watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Add sugar to taste. Pour the watermelon agua fresca over ice, and garnish before serving.

Tamarind Iced Tea

The tangy and tart sweetness, when mellowed with sugar and water, is just about perfection for an incredibly refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients

4 black tea bags

1/4 cup honey (or Simple Syrup)

1/2 cup Tamarind Paste

lemon slices

ice

Directions

Boil 6 cups water, turn off, add 4 black tea bags, brew 20 min. & remove bags

To the still warm tea add: 1/4 C. honey (or Simple Syrup) and 1/2 C. Tamarind Paste (the Co-op carries Aunt Pattys Organic paste)

STIR, STIR, STIR & add slices of lemon

Pour over ice and ENJOY!

Agua de Melon

Melon water is a simple blend of ripe cantaloupe, water, & sugar served chilled. One of the many delicious aguas frescas served throughout Mexico. Create a delicious summer refresher!

Ingredients

1/2 Organic Cantaloupe
1 quart water
1/4 cup sugar

Directions

Slice the melon in half and scoop out the seeds.

Reserve the remaining half of the melon.

Remove the rind and cut your melon into 1" chunks.

Blend the melon with 1 quart of water, ½ cup of sugar, and serve over ice.

Strain for a smoother drink.

Ginger-peach Lemon Spritzer

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Turn those ripe peaches into a fizzy drink spiked with ginger and lemon!

Seasonal Cocktails and Other Beverages

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Somehow, there's a beverage for every occasion. We've got a few suggestions for quenching your guests' thirst creatively at your next gathering.

Infusion This

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Infusing beverages is kind of like modern art. It involves minimal rules, maximum guesswork, and a splash of spontaneity.

Homemade Limoncello

Robin Asbell

This lovely liqueur is beautiful in cocktails and delicious in baked goods and sauces. It's an easy DIY project, too.

Sparkling Sangria

Robin Asbell

This refreshing sparkling sangria adds a festive flair to most any occasion.

Red Sangria with Strawberries

Robin Asbell

Celebrate with this simple and "lighter" sangria, which uses wine as the only alcohol.