We can’t let these gorgeously warm, mostly steamy, sunshine-y days go by without sitting on our stoops, waving away lazy mosquitos, and enjoying an ice cold, condensation-sweaty glass of something cold. A little something something… with a splash of bourbon or without… let’s keep our glasses full and our company constant.
1 • Here’s what happens when a carving for Peach Cobbler intersects with a thirst for lemonade: Peach and Cardamom Lemonade. Sweet, refreshing, and a splash of bourbon never hurt anyone. Related: here’s what happens when a craving for Peach Cobbler intersects with a constant desire for Cinnamon Rolls: Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls.
2 • Lime and mint are usually the stars of a mojito, but there’s still plenty of room for fresh kiwi. I’m thinking of remaking these with both strawberry and kiwi to relive my 90’s Snapple addiction. Kiwi Mint Mojitos
3 • This Strawberry Watermelon Sangria makes me wide-eyed and happy. It’s a punch for many made with fresh watermelon juice, juicy ripe strawberries, and pink wine. Make a ton and call every friend in a 10 mile radius. Gulp and enjoy. This punch disappears quickly.
4 • Even with the best of intentions, I’ve been known to forget a pint of fresh blueberries in the back of the refrigerator. Thankfully, blueberries are resilient and forgiving and easily blended into a way refreshing lemonade concoction: Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
5 • How can I get my hair the color of this Beet Lemonade? Just a touch of beet with both sweeten and tint this tangy lemonade. It’s a party trick. Extra delicious.
6 • Think of this Lavender Lemon Tom Collins as a sparkling lemonade with herbaceous gin and lovely lavender. Feminine, satisfying and fun!
Happy Sipping!
Bella Bucchiotti
The beet lemonade sounds intriguing!
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Ashlyn
You’re making me thirsty! I really want to try that fresh blueberry mint lemonade! Thanks for sharing these!
cupcake recipes
Icy drinks all we nee in the summer, My two favorites are Mint Lemonade and Strawberry Watermelon Sangria
Daisy Tribe
Great list, thanks for sharing!
Nikole
C’est joli, certes, mais une sangria sans alcool, ça ne peut pas s’appeler une sangria, puisque dans la définition de la sangria, il y a forcément de l’alcool, non, ça, c’est un joli jus de fruit.
Bonne journée.
lori
Such beautiful drinks!
Blue ducklings
I must try the “fresh blueberry mint lemonade” – i love blueberry and almost everything with it as an ingredients
Karen
Joy, I think you’re awesome. But I need to tell you something- just read your Grub Street Diet and you drink waaaaay too much juice. Dude, it’s tons of sugar! Without any fiber to regulate that sugar. Take care of yourself gurrrl.. :)
Nicole
I always go for a Pimm’s cup in the summer, but that Lavender Lemon Tom Collins sounds gorgeous.
Megan
I’ve really embraced summer this year, putting my cocktails in any fruit that I can carve. Thanks for the inspiration! May this sumer be the best yet, and inspiration for all summers to come.
Kimiko
Im digging this round up!
Jill Owen
Perfect post for a Friday afternoon :) Thank you for sharing these!
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Kaitlyn
Peach and cardamon lemonade sounds SO good.
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Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous)
a little skeptical about cardamom lemonade. i had a friend who made me a cup of spiced lemonade a while back- not sure what was in it because she wouldn’t tell me and i wasn’t too interested after a sip. but peach cobber and lemonade sounds so good, so maybe i’ll have to try a small batch!
Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous)
a little skeptical about cardamom in my lemonade- i had a friend who made me a cup of spiced lemonade once. not sure what was in it, since she wouldn’t tell me and i wasn’t that interested after a sip. but the sound of peach cobbler and lemonade sounds so good, i might have to try a small batch,