Summer Shocking Drinks
ELECTRIC HONEYDEW
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
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
ROSE SANGRIA
1 lime
1 cup agave syrup
1 bottle rose wine
1 bunch mint
15 strawberries
20 raspberries
20 blueberries
20 blackberries
Syrup: Cut up lemon and lime, then combine in a jar with agave and 1 cup boiling water. Let cool; strain.
Sangria: Mix syrup, wine, mint, and berries in a pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish each glass with a few berries.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Calories per serving: 180
GREEN MARY
5 green tomatillos, chopped
1 celery stalk
3 mint leaves
1 jalapeno, seeded
5 jarred olives
1/2 cup olive juice (from olive jar)
1 cup orange juice
2 oz lemon juice Fresh horseradish, grated, to taste
12 oz vodka
In a blender, puree all ingredients except vodka. Add vodka to the mixture, then serve in highball glasses. Garnish with celery or mint, if desired.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Calories per serving: 208
MANGO LASSIE
1/4 tsp turmeric
4 oz 1% milk
2 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 oz dark rum Fresh pistachios
In a blender, puree mango and turmeric. Add milk and yogurt, then add rum. Blend, then serve over crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a pistachio.
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Calories per serving: 196
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