Calming Cooler Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender. Puree until smooth. Fill two tall glasses halffull with ice cubes. Pour half of the lime juice concentrate in each. Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint and serve.

Steps:

• In a pot over medium-high heat, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place the cranberries and tea bags into a heat-proof glass pitcher or bowl. Pour in the hot water and let steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and then let cool in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• Fill 4 wine glasses half way with ice. Divide the sliced apples among the glasses. Pour the tea and cranberries into each glass. Top each with 1/2 cup white wine, if desired.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring sliced ginger and water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and reserve liquid.
• In a large pitcher, stir to combine the lemonade concentrate, ginger water, ginger ale, and vodka. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon.

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine wine, melon juice, and melon balls. Chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add ice, stir, pour in soda, and stir lightly again.

Steps:

• In a large heatproof pourable container, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add juices and vodka, if using, and stir to combine. Pour over ice cubes into tall glasses and garnish with peach or pear slices.