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Summer time means slower days spent relaxing outside in the backyard or lounging on the deck. Poolside or on a sandy beach, we soak up the sun and bathe ourselves in cool water. Kids run squealing through a sprinkler and that is one of my favorite sounds. Summer’s moments are captured and committed to memory. These are some of my favorite times. As we relax outside at a family barbecue or watching our girls play, the summer heat needs to be kept at bay.
You know how I love pairing herbs with fruit in desserts but I also love the flavor creations herbs can add to beverages. The addition of watermelon along with rosemary adds complexity to classic lemonade when I make Rosemary Infused Watermelon Lemonade. When I’m looking for a more grown up beverage, I love using basil with strawberries in an icy Strawberry Basil Margarita.
Iced tea is a classic warm weather beverage. Simple and refreshing, I completely understand why its stood the test of time and it happens to be one of my favorite cool summer sips. [click to continue…]
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