We’re putting a fresh, new twist on the classic cucumber melon combo. And with it, we think we’ve found the perfect summer drink to cool off with.
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 4-5 oz your favorite gin (we used Calamity Gin!)
- 8.4 oz Belvoir Cucumber & Mint Lemonade
- 12 oz sparkling water (we recommend lime, lemon, watermelon, or original flavors and Waterloo Sparkling Water has all of these options!)
- 15 frozen watermelon “ice cubes”
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- mint sprig for garnish
Directions:
- Place frozen watermelon cubes and cucumber slices into pitcher.
- Add gin and lemonade and stir.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Serve with mint sprig.
We can’t think of a better summer snack to pair with this cocktail than this easy bruschetta with tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Ingredients:
- Loaf of french bread
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic or garlic powder
- 1 tomato (per 4 large slices of bread)
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- Balsamic vinegar or vinaigrette
Directions:
- Slice bread and rub with clove of garlic if using fresh garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil. If using garlic powder, sprinkle on after olive oil has been poured.
- Broil for about 5 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
- While the bread is in the oven, dice the tomato(es) and slice the mozzarella and basil.
- Remove bread from oven and top with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
- Put back in the oven and broil for about 5 more minutes or until cheese has melted to the level desired.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy!
If you try out either of these recipes (or both!), let us know in the comments! We’d love to hear what you think!
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