SUPER SUMMER CITRUS COCKTAIL
Recipes created by Teri Gentes. Permission required to reprint. www.terigentes.com
Summertime and living is ideally easy and a little more indulgent.
There is something about warm temperatures, sunshine and more socializing that seems to invite in some alcoholic beverages. Is this true for you? For me yes, I do romance the hot sun and something frosty and sometimes, spiked with alcohol. This said, while I do indulge, I always look for ways to infuse fantastic tastes with nourishment. This oh-so-yummy cold concoction is abundant in Vitamin C so go ahead and enjoy one.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium size organic oranges or 4 Mandarin or Maroc oranges
2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. triple sec
½ cup ice
2- 4 oz. water – if desired
DIRECTIONS
TERI’S TIPS:
Recipes created by Teri Gentes. Permission required to reprint. www.terigentes.com
Summertime and living is ideally easy and a little more indulgent.
There is something about warm temperatures, sunshine and more socializing that seems to invite in some alcoholic beverages. Is this true for you? For me yes, I do romance the hot sun and something frosty and sometimes, spiked with alcohol. This said, while I do indulge, I always look for ways to infuse fantastic tastes with nourishment. This oh-so-yummy cold concoction is abundant in Vitamin C so go ahead and enjoy one.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium size organic oranges or 4 Mandarin or Maroc oranges
2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. triple sec
½ cup ice
2- 4 oz. water – if desired
DIRECTIONS
- Roughly cut up the oranges after a good wash, toss into your blender along with all the remaining ingredients but the water. Blast until you have a foamy, creamy consistency. Add an ounce or two of water if desired and blast again.
- Pour into 2 chilled stemmed glasses adding more ice if desired.
- Garnish with an edible flower such as violets or nasturtium or an orange slice, find your place in the sun or shade and sip ever so satisfied and sans guilt.
TERI’S TIPS:
- Instead of adding in water, after pouring into glasses, top with a splash of sparkling water to add to little fizz or make it sparkling wine for a little added buzz too. Have fun and toast to living well.