National Lemonade Day

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In honor of National Lemonade Day, I'm serving up the chicest and simplest of recipes, Lavender Lemonade! I first tried this refreshing drink at the Ocean Edge Resort in Cape Cod and thought it was divine. This recipe is non alcoholic and is therefore perfect for everyone during the summer, but feel free to liven it up with your favorite spirit as needed! Here is my adaptation of the drink from Ocean Edge Resort:

Image courtesy of Munchin with Munchkin

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup dried lavender

      2 cups sugar

      fresh lemon juice

      water

PREPARATION:

To make the Lavender Syrup, boil 1/2 cup dried lavender with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Strain and save in a squeeze bottle.

Next, boil equal amounts of sugar and water (i.e., 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water) to create a simple syrup.

To make Fresh Ocean Edge "Signature" Lemonade, combine one part simple syrup, one part fresh lemon juice and four parts water. Stir thoroughly.

Fill a 12-oz. glass with cracked ice, then coat ice with about 1 Tablespoon of Lavender Syrup.

Top with fresh squeezed lemonade.

Watermelon Galore!

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Next Friday we welcome the wonderful National Watermelon Day, which always falls on August 3! Though not an official holiday (not recognized by Congress), it's always been recognized in the Powers household. For me, this big fruit, deserves a big day. And so, I'm serving up not one, not two, but THREE juicy recipes in honor of the tasty fruit.

 

My first recipes goes out to all my alcohol lovers out there. Even if you aren't a big drinker, this is the perfect drink to sip on at a summer picnic.

 

LULU'S WATERMELON REFRESHER

  • 1oz Sparkling wine
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh juiced Watermelon
  • 1 oz limeade
  • 1  oz Soda water

Put all ingredients in a ball jar.  SHAKE, SHAKE SHAKE, SHAKE YOUR SNEEKY! Then pour over ice cubes or a big watermelon ice cube (See recipe HERE)