LYCEANS’ TRAIL: 7 D.I.Y. Summer Drinks
By: Vinsent Macaspac, 2nd Year BSHM
Spend your hot summer with these refreshing, delightful and tropical D.I.Y summer drinks.
Pineapple Lemonade
So refreshing and tangy best match with a savory appetizer.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons of lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
To make the simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved; let cool. In a large pitcher, whisk together simple syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice.
Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco
Amazingly refreshing, bubbly, and sweet. If you want to get a little fancy then this drink is for you.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups prosecco, chilled
1 cup limoncello liqueur, chilled
1 cup frozen raspberries
6 sprigs fresh mint
DIRECTIONS: In a large pitcher, whisk together prosecco and limoncello. Serve over raspberries, garnished with mint, if desired.
Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
The easiest, budget-friendly lemonade that you can make in just 15 min.
INGREDIENTS:
2 ounces cherries, pitted
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
4 cups sparkling water
DIRECTIONS: To make the cherry syrup, combine cherries, lemon juice and sugar in blender until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice and sparkling water.
Peach Prosecco Punch
An incredibly refreshing, bubbly party punch made with Prosecco, peach nectar and fresh berries.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups prosecco, chilled
2 cups peach nectar, chilled
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blueberries
DIRECTIONS: In a large pitcher, whisk together prosecco and peach nectar. Serve over raspberries, blueberries and ice, if desired.
Blueberry Lemonade
Made with an easy homemade blueberry syrup, this lemonade is so refreshing, sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 cup blueberries
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS: To make the blueberry simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-4 minutes. Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve; let cool. In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice and blueberries, if desired.
Easy Berry Sangria
Sparkling sangria chockfull of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
INGREDIENTS:
(750 milliliter) bottle chilled mild red wine (such as Lambrusco)
1 apple, cubed
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup pitted and sliced cherries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup blackberries
¾ cup brandy
2 cups lemon-lime soda
DIRECTION: Mix wine, apple, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, and brandy together in a pitcher; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir lemon-lime soda into wine mixture.
Strawberry Pineapple Mimosas
The easiest, quickest, and best 4-ingredient mimosa ever.
INGREDIENTS:
12 Fresh strawberries medium in size
2-3 cups Pineapple juice
750 mL Bottle of champagne or chilled prosecco
Fresh pineapple or strawberry for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS: Wash the strawberries and remove stems. Add 2 fresh strawberries to the bottom of a champagne flute and “muddle” (gently smash into the bottom of the glass). Pour in Champagne or Prosecco until the glass is about 2/3 full. Top with desired amount of pineapple juice. Garnish with a fresh slice of pineapple or strawberry.