When it’s 95 degrees out with 95 percent humidity, what is your favorite beverage to reach for? Here are some of mine!
My take on “Good Girl Moonshine”
This is my adaptation of a recipe from Trim Healthy Mama.
- 2 teaspoons fresh-pressed ginger juice (It’s worth the effort.)
- 2 tablespoons raw apple-cider vinegar (with “the mother”)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 quart of water and ice
- I have friends who also like to add a packet or two of True Lemon
Watermelon Lemonade
We all know that lemonade hits the spot on a hot day. I’ve recently learned that it does the job even better when I add pureed watermelon to it.
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 “slice” watermelon, pureed
- Fill rest of glass with water and ice
Kombucha
There is just something magical about Kombucha – it really knows how to kick thirst in the butt. Kombucha is fermented sweet tea, and it is delicious, especially when flavored with lemon juice or ginger. You can find it at most large grocery stores and health food stores, or you can make your own fairly easily. You’ll just need the “SCOBY,” i.e., mother, which you can buy or get from another Kombucha fan.
Maple Limeade
Maple limeade gives lemonade a run for its money.
- Juice of one lime
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Fill rest of glass with water and ice
Iced Zinger Teas
Celestial Seasonings makes a series of delicious “Zinger” teas. Flavors include Cranberry Apple, Lemon Ginger, and my favorite, Wild Berry. All of these make delicious iced teas. They’re so yummy, you won’t even feel the need to sweeten them.
Water
Of course, nothing actually quenches thirst better than good, old-fashioned water. But you can easily snazz up a glass of H20 with one of the following:
- Sliced cucumbers
- Lemon wedges
- Frozen raspberries
Find more drink recipe ideas on Say Mmm.
Posted by Robin
