It’s almost time for school to start so we decided to do our own Show and Tell.
Liz: I have a feeling some of my Wicked sisters (no pun intended) are going to discuss yummy adult beverages, so I’m going to go the healthy route. I got a new raw, organic smoothie book this week and I’m in love with it – and I’ve been trying new recipes nonstop.
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup almonds
4-6 ounces watermelon chunks
10-12 ounces frozen mango
1 banana
6 small kale leaves (no stalks)
Spring or coconut water
Ice if you like slushy
Grind flax and almonds in a dry blender to desired texture. Add watermelon, mango, banana, kale. Add water to get moving, add additional water as desired. Blend in ice for consistency. Kick back and enjoy summer in a cup!
Edith: In the time-honored tradition of showing, not telling, here goes.
The farmer finished the afternoon’s work of weeding, staking, harvesting. Despite the oppressive heat, the afternoon light already hinted of autumn and winter’s snows to follow. She added a few cubes of ice to a short, wide tumbler and drew the squat green bottle from the freezer. The cold-thickened liquid eased halfway up the side of the glass. She unscrewed the top of a fresh bottle of tonic water and let
Barb: Liz does know us too well! I’m normally a wine drinker, but in tropical climates and summer anywhere, I’ve also been known to go for a margarita (not frozen, with salt) or a mojito. When my husband and I went to Cuba in January, at the resort we stayed at, everything was “inclusive” including the mojitos! I have to admit I got a little carried away.
Jessie:I love my husband’s caipirinha’s with lime and cachaca but my absolute favorite drink for hot
weather is a Black Currant Vodka and Tonic. I make the flavored vodka at home by adding black currants to the vodka and leaving them to steep for a couple of weeks. Once the vodka is ready I pour a finger or two to the bottom of a tall glass and add tonic water. Crisp, slightly bitter, bubbly and totally thirst quenching. Plus, I love the color!
Julie: I am a summer sangria fan. And though I love
Readers: What’s your favorite summer drink? How about your favorite drink in a mystery? Or the one that most easily disguises a poison, perhaps?