‘Using local produce’ and ‘Making it with simplicity’ and the two key ingredients to make perfect summer cocktails. Enjoy these five refreshing drinks this summer, while quarantined inside the house. The recipes do not require too many ingredients and are guaranteed to keep you Chilled…
Iced Tea Punch:
The all time summer favourite, Iced Tea can be given a slight twist by adding that little extra punch. Five elements – sour, sweet, alcohol, dilution and spice bring in the perfect punch, making it all the more stimulating. The concoction of lime, sugar syrup, rum, tea and mix of spices do the trick in this recipe.
Ingredients:
2tbsp tea leaves
1 litre water
Spices- Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, coriander seed (1/2 tbsp each)
To be added in a tall glass
100ml cold-brew black tea
50ml dark rum
15ml sugar syrup
10ml lime juice
Fresh mint, a slice of lime
Method: Leave 2-3 tbsp of loose tea leaves to infuse in one litre of water along with ½ tablespoon (each) of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and coriander seed. Keep it in fridge for 12 hours.
Build the drink in a tall glass. Pour in the infused cold brewed tea and add each element (Mentioned in the second set of ingredients) in similar order and stir. Garnish with fresh mint and a slice of lime. Add some citrus peel if you want some extra punch!
Mango Pineapple Mojito:
While mango is the most loved summer fruit which is high in fibre; pineapples are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that can fight inflammation and disease. This classic summer cocktail can be made with the limited ingredients available at home. Pineapple gives an energising tropical twist to the drink and one can enjoy it over a Zoom call party with family and friends.
Ingredients:
50gm pineapple
50gm chopped mango
3 limes chopped
2 mint sprigs
150 ml white rum
600 ml water Sugar as per taste
Ice
Method: Tip the pineapple, mango, limes and sugar into a jug and mix up together. Add mint leaves
from the two mint sprigs and add white rum and water. Stir everything together and add ice… Voila, It is
ready to get served!
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