The sky is blue, the songs are wavy, and afternoons of heat are high. All the crescendos of a perfect Summer. But the warm weather is never complete without a refreshing drink to cool you off when it gets unbearable.
With the sun high in the sky, light and tasty beverages are essential to tantalise your taste buds and rejuvenate you. SENS brings you recipes to create your signature summer drink and stay cool this hot season. Tips: mix cold water with your favourite fruits, garnish with fresh herbs or lemon for a personal touch, and perhaps add a splash of alcohol for extra fun.
Sunshine Spritzer (Cocktail)
2 oz vodka
4 oz orange juice
2 oz soda water
Squeeze of fresh lime
Ice cubes
Orange slice for garnish
Combine vodka, orange juice, and lime juice in an ice-filled glass. Top with soda water and a piece of orange for garnish. Stir gently and enjoy the sunshine!
Cucumber Cooler (Mocktail)
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 oz coconut water
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey
Mint leaves for garnish
Ice cubes
In a blender, combine cucumber slices, coconut water, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Pour over ice in a glass, garnish with mint leaves, and enjoy the freshness.
Berry Blast Mojito (Cocktail)
2 oz white rum
1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
4-6 fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp sugar
Juice of half a lime
Soda water
Ice cubes
Muddle the berries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice in a glass. Combine the rum and ice, then top with soda water. Stir gently and enjoy a burst of fruity freshness.
Watermelon Mint Refresher (Mocktail)
2 cups watermelon cubes
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp honey
Juice of 1 lime
Sparkling water
Ice cubes
Blend watermelon cubes, mint leaves, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Pour into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy the cooling sensation.
Mango Tango (Mocktail)
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp honey
Ice cubes
Mango slice for garnish
Blend the mango, orange juice, coconut milk, and honey until smooth. Pour into an ice-filled glass, garnish with a mango slice, and move to the tropical rhythm of this delicious mocktail
Sangria Sunrise (Cocktail)
3 oz red wine
2 oz orange juice
1 oz peach schnapps
1/2 oz grenadine
Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Ice cubes
In a glass, blend red wine, orange juice, and peach schnapps over ice, then slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass for the dawn effect. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry, and toast to the beauty of summer mornings.
Lemon Lavender Fizz (Mocktail)
2 oz lavender syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice
Club soda
Lemon twist for garnish
Ice cubes
In an ice-filled glass, combine the lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice. Add club soda, gently mix, and garnish with a lemon twist. Allow the floral perfume and zesty zest to revive your senses.
Ginger Peach Iced Tea (Mocktail)
2 cups brewed peach tea, chilled
1/4 cup peach nectar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Honey to taste
Lemon slice for garnish
Ice cubes
Mix cold peach tea, peach nectar, grated ginger, and honey in an ice-filled glass. Stir thoroughly, garnish with a lemon slice, and let the gentle spice and sweet peach flavor calm your soul.
