Toadlane- Magazine 1 July 2012 | Page 6

boozy summer!

Cool off after a long day of school or work with these simple drinks!

Sangria

Ingredients:

750 ml bottle of red wine (Merlot, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon), 1 Lemon/Lemon juice, 1 Orange/Orange Juice, 2 Tbsp of sugar, 2 cups of ginger ale or soda.

Preparation:

Squeeze the lemon and orange into a pitcher (about 1/3 a cup of lemon juice and 2/3 a cup of orange juice). Pour the wine. Add sugar. Cool overnight. Add ice and ginger ale/soda before serving.

Advanced:

Add a shot of brandy and gin for an extra kick!

Watermelon lemonade

Ingredients:

2 lbs of sliced seedless watermelon with the rind removed, 1 cup of lemon juice, ½ a cup of mild honey (orange blossom).

Preparation:

Process the watermelon until very smooth in a food processor. Strain into a pitcher to remove the pulp. Whisk lemon juice and honey in a bowl until the honey dissolves. Stir into the pitcher with the watermelon juice. Add 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir. Serve with ice.

Advanced:

Add 3 shots of vodka. You can also add some peach slices for extra sweetness!

By Rahul U.

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