The Thirsty Diva ™

This week is the last week of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Fall starts on Saturday. This is a great way to keep cool during the last days of summer, while watching a movie, game day or anytime. 1/2 c. powdered drink mix 1 c. cold water 2 - 3 c. ice Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend for 15 - 30 sec. or until it becomes slushy. Serves 4.

This is perfect for the last days of summer, tailgating or anytime. 3 c. margarita mix 2 c. club soda 4 - 6 oz. tequila  1 - 2 oz. triple sec. Salt (enough to coat glasses) Ice 1 lime, cut into wedges Cut lime into wedges, set aside. Wet rims of 4 clean margarita glasses with a clean napkin.  Sprinkle salt on a clean plate, places glasses rim side down on plate to coat glasses and place glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. In a clean pitcher, place ice. Combine margarita mix, tequila, triple sec. in pitcher,  stir to mix.   Top off with with club soda.  Take glasses out of freezer, pour margarita into glasses and garnish glasses with lime wedges. Serves 4. 

This week is the anniversary of when Hawaii became a state.  You don’t have to go to Hawaii to enjoy this tasty tropical mocktail. 2 c. pineapple juice 1 - 2 c. cranberry juice  Ice In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place ice. Pour pineapple juice into glasses, top off with cranberry juice. Serves 4

This is perfect for summer  or anytime. I’ve used cantaloupe but you can use honey dew melon too. 6 - 8 oz. vodka 1 /4 - 1/3 c. fresh melon  Remove rind from melon and cut melon into pieces. In a clean jar combine melon & vodka, screw on lid on jar, place in refrigerator for a few days. When you’re ready to use, remove jar from fridge, strain desired amount of vodka into a clean cocktail shaker or cocktail glasses. Serves 4 - 8.

  This is a perfect family friendly way to celebrate movie night or anytime. 4 - 6 c. premade lemonade 2 c. club soda or sparkling water Ice 1 - 2 T. Grenadine sugar (enough to coat rims of glasses) 1 - 2 drops red food coloring  On a clean plate place sugar, add food coloring.  Stir with a clean fork to mix.  Wet the rims of 4 clean glasses with a clean wet napkin. Place glasses rim side down on plate with sugar to coat rims. Place glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Place ice in a clean pitcher, drizzle grenadine over ice, add lemonade. Stir with a clean wooden spoon to mix and place pitcher into refrigerator until ready to serve. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer, Pour lemonade into glasses, top lemonade off with soda. Serves 4 - 6.

This is perfect for streaming the new season of your favorites show online, summer or anytime. 8 - 12 oz. cranberry juice cocktail 4 - 6 oz. gin 1 T. each: lime juice, Triple sec Put the martini glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Squeeze lime juice into a cocktail shaker.  Add gin, ice, triple sec, cranberry juice into shaker, shake well. Take glasses out of freezer.  Strain cocktail into glasses.  Serves 4.

  This is perfect for summer or anytime. 4 - 6 c. premade lemonade 2 - 3 c. club soda or sparkling water Ice 1 lemon sliced sugar (enough to coat rims of glasses) 2 - 3 drops yellow food coloring  On a clean plate place sugar, add food coloring. Stir with a clean fork to mix.  Wet the rims of 4 clean glasses with a clean wet napkin. Place glasses rim side down on plate with sugar to coat rims. Place glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Cut lemon into slices, cut a slit into slices, set aside. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer, place ice in glasses. Pour lemonade into glasses, top lemonade off with soda and garnish glass rim with lemon slice. Serves 4.