Summer Drinks
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
These yummy, nutrient-rich, alcoholic recipes will have you mixing drinks all season long
ELECTRIC HONEYDEW
1 Tbsp green tea leaves
1 Tbsp dried chamomile leaves
2 oz gin
3 leaves anise-hyssop
2 oz pureed honeydew (puree in blender)
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/4 oz agave syrup
1 fennel frond, for garnish
In a jar or glass, mix green tea and chamomile leaves with gin and let sit for 3 hours at room temperature. Muddle anise-hyssop leaves, then combine with tea-infused gin, honeydew puree, lemon juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass and garnish with a fennel frond.
MAKES 1 SERVING
Calories: 178
LEMONGRASS LEMONADE
3 stalks lemongrass (available at major supermarkets)
1 cup agave syrup
1 oz lemon juice
1 1/2 oz vodka
4 oz club soda
Syrup: Place 2 stalks lemongrass, agave, and 1 cup water in a saucepan; simmer for 20 minutes. Strain out lemongrass except for two 1-inch pieces; puree. (Makes six 2-ounce servings. Extra syrup will keep in the fridge for up to a week.)
Lemonade: Mix 2 ounces syrup with lemon juice and vodka; shake well. Top with club soda and garnish with lemongrass.
MAKES 1 SERVING
Calories: 189
