Guide To Cool Summer Drinks
Recipes for great summer drinks, with or without alcohol by gourmetsleuth.com
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Agua de Jamaica
Recipe for the Mexican agua fresca called Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus) drink.
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Agua de Tamarindo
A non-alcoholic drink from Mexico made tamarind pods. Recipe from Rick Bayless "Authentic Mexican".
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Asian Pear Martini
Recipe features Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, pear vodka and fresh lime juice. Asian Pear Martini recipe provided by Domaine de Canton.
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B52
Drink recipe for a B-52 cocktail includes Kahlua, Baileys, Grand Marnier
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Banana Daiquiri
Recipe for a Banana Daiquiri with Banana, rum, lime, maraschino liqueur
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Banana Nana
A cool summer drink made with fresh banana, sweet and sour, coconut cream and lime syrup.
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A popular Mexican alternative to soft drinks the licuado combines fresh fruit and milk and honey or sugar then blended to a froth. This is the Mexican equivalent to the "smoothie". Here is a basic recipe:
Licuado de Leche
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
3/4 cup fresh fruit such as banana, cantaloupe, mango, papaya, strawberries, watermelon or guava.
Blend all ingredients in a blender until very smooth. Strain through a sieve to remove seeds or fibrous bits.
Licuados are also made with water, Licuado con agua with a slightly higher concentration of liquid to fruit and normally sweeter.
 | Lime Zest Knots
Choose a lime with an unblemished skin. Use a lemon zesting tool (or a small sharp paring knife) and pare off a 2 to 3 inch strip of peel. Be careful to avoid cutting into the white bitter pith. Tie the strip into a simple knot. Place the knot on top of the pots de creme just prior to serving. Knots can be made ahead of time and stored refrigerated in a tightly sealed plastic bag. |
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Make thin slices of fruit peelings from lemons, limes, mango and cut with a star-shaped cookie cutter. Float the pieces on top of drinks or punch. Make ahead and store refrigerated in a zip-lock plastic bag. |
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