SUMMER DRINKS

Ingredients

• 1 cup Honeydew Melon (pre‑cut cubes; use half for the drink and half for garnish)
• 3 Lime (juiced (about 6 tbsp))
• 0.5 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (loosely packed, roughly half a bunch)
• 1 liter Sparkling Water or Club Soda (to top the mojito; choose unsweetened)
• 2 cups Seedless Watermelon (cubed; about half of a small watermelon)
• 1 cup Water (for blending with watermelon)
• 2 Lemon (juiced (about 4 tbsp))
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice (100 % juice, no added sugar)
• 1 liter Coconut Water (unsweetened, preferably from a carton)
• 2 Green Tea Bags (loose‑leaf also works)
• 1 cup Mango Nectar (no added sugar)
• 0.5 pound Fresh Strawberries (halved; reserve half for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (loosely packed)
• 1 liter Strawberry‑Flavored Sparkling Water (unsweetened if possible)

Instructions

1. Honeydew Mojito

   Add 0.5 cup honeydew cubes to a shaker bottle, juice three limes into the bottle, add 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, and gently muddle to release aroma.

   Time: PT5M

2. Honeydew Mojito – Finish

   Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake vigorously for 10‑15 seconds. Divide the mixture among four glasses filled with ice, top each with the remaining honeydew cubes, a lime slice, and sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

   Time: PT5M

3. Watermelon Lemonade

   Cube 2 cups watermelon and place in a blender with 1 cup water. Juice two lemons and add the juice to the blender. Blend until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Watermelon Lemonade – Strain

   Place a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through to separate pulp. Discard the pulp or use it in a fruit salad.

   Time: PT3M

5. Watermelon Lemonade – Serve

   Fill four glasses with ice, pour the strained watermelon‑lemonade evenly, and garnish with watermelon wedges and a lemon slice.

   Time: PT2M

6. Pineapple Coconut Cooler

   In a pitcher combine 1 cup pineapple juice with 1 liter unsweetened coconut water. Stir gently until mixed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Pineapple Coconut Cooler – Serve

   Fill four glasses with ice, pour the mixture, and garnish each with a pineapple slice and optional mint sprig.

   Time: PT1M

8. Green Tea Mango Iced Tea – Steep

   Place two green tea bags in a large pitcher, add 4 cups room‑temperature water, and let steep for at least 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

9. Green Tea Mango Iced Tea – Finish

   After steeping, remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup mango nectar. Chill the pitcher if not already cold.

   Time: PT3M

10. Green Tea Mango Iced Tea – Serve

    Fill four glasses with ice, pour the tea, and garnish with a mango slice and a mint sprig.

    Time: PT2M

11. Strawberry Basil Fizz

    Place half of the halved strawberries (about 1 cup) and 0.25 cup basil leaves in a large pitcher. Muddle gently to release juices.

    Time: PT3M

12. Strawberry Basil Fizz – Add Sparkling Water

    Add 1 liter strawberry‑flavored sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.

    Time: PT2M

13. Strawberry Basil Fizz – Serve

    Fill four glasses with ice, divide the fizz among them, and garnish with the remaining strawberry slices and fresh basil leaves.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

55

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

13 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g