ESSENTIAL RECIPES- DRINKS
WATERMELON ROSÉ SLUSHIE
By @ clara. bjorkman
A refreshing, summery cocktail blending juicy watermelon with crisp rosé. Perfect for hot days, poolside parties, or any time you need a sip of sunshine!
Serves: 2-3
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed( seeds removed)
• 1 cup Leopard’ s Leap Rosé, chilled
• 1- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
• 1- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup( only if your watermelon isn’ t very sweet)
• handful of ice or freeze the watermelon cubes for a thicker, slushier texture, optional
• watermelon wedges or mint sprigs, to garnish
METHOD
1. If you want a thicker slushie, freeze the watermelon cubes for at least 2 to 3 hours. Otherwise, use fresh cubes and add a handful of ice to the blender.
2. Add watermelon, chilled rosé, lemon juice, and honey( if using) to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and frosted.
3. If you’ d like it sweeter, add a little more honey and blend again. If it’ s too thin, add ice or a few more frozen cubes, then blend once more.
4. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with a mini watermelon wedge or a mint sprig.
BERRY LEMON MOCKTAIL
By Clara Kapelembe Bwali @ blackgarliczambia
Berry juice for sweetness, a splash of lemon for tang, topped with lemon-flavoured bubbles and fresh mint to keep it cool and clean. Perfect for hot afternoons when you want something fun yet alcohol-free. Light, fizzy, and very refreshing.
Serves: 1
INGREDIENTS
• 150ml berry juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 150ml lemon-flavoured carbonated juice
• fresh mint
METHOD
1. Pour berry juice into a glass. 2. Add the lemon juice and mix gently. 3. Top up with lemon-flavoured carbonated juice. 4. Finish with fresh mint and serve chilled.
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