Sweet Honeydew Smoothie. Are you ready for some melony fruity flavors to mix with your summer fun?
‘Tis the season for light / quick food and drink preparation. When I think of summer all sorts of juicy fruits come to mind. Honeydew being top of the list. This bright green melon is quenching and refreshing on hot summer days. Peach Lime Cooler. Mango-Mint Limeade. Author Notes: I love sweet mango with tart lime so I created this drink to celebrate the two.
I also wanted to add a herbal note so decided to create a simple syrup infused with mint -- mostly because mint makes so much sense with mango and lime but also because I have a huge pot of it outside my porch door. Basil makes a fine substitute, or a combination of basil and mint would be lovely, too. The use of turbinado sugar gives the drink a nice complex sweetness that you don't get with regular white sugar.
If you happen to be lucky enough to have a surplus of fresh, ripe mangoes, by all means use them here.