Mai-Tai

One thing I’m not going to neglect this Summer is getting my drink on! As you all probably know, I was very pregnant last Summer.. Don’t get me wrong- I loved it, but nothing is more refreshing on a HOT Summer day then a nice cold mixed drink, or four! :) This is one of my favorite mixed drinks of all time. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Mai-Tai

Ingredients

2 ounces rum
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce orange Curaçao
1/2 ounce orgeat
Mint sprig, for garnish.

Preparation

Shake all liquid ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Yield: 1 drink.

 

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Color Palettes: Summer

Summer time is right around the corner- can you believe it? It really started setting in while attending my niece’s last day awards ceremony on Thursday, with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of little flip-flops flopping- it’s hard to miss! It comes so fast here in the valley, and when it does, OH BOY, you better brace yourself! We’ve already hit 90+ degrees. 

Guess that means it’s time to take the boat out and get our backyard bonfire in order! 

Lots of fun get-togethers, baby play dates and just-because-i-was-in-the-neighborhood visits (my favorite.) 

I want to share some inspiring Summer color palettes this morning. One thing I love about Summer is the yummy fruits and veggies that are in season, oh and I can’t forget those yummy mixed drinks, poolside BBQs and straight up gorgeous sunsets!

What are some of your Summer inspirations?

Frozen Coconut Limeade

Frozen Coconut Limeade

With only a couple ingredients, how can you go wrong?

For all of my prego friends- there is an alcohol substitution below :)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Makes about 3 servings.

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups ice
• 5/8 cup coconut rum (for non-alcoholic version, substitute cream of coconut, like Coco Lopez)
• 4-5 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate (substitute lemonade version if you'd like)
• 1/8 cup water

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.
   
   

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I hope that you join me in making this yummy drink this Summer! What are your favorite Summer drink recipes?