Yum! The Perfect Summer Sips

Finally it’s hot outside, the days are long and it’s the perfect time to sit outside by pool and relax with a cocktail.  Perfect summer sips are not hard to come by.  Everyone has their favorite poolside beverage.  I like a summer drink that’s refreshing and not too sweet like a simple gin and tonic with a squeeze of lime or a light mojito.  Sometimes a great mocktail is all you need – I still feel like I’m having fun for less calories.  Here are a summer drink recipes for an evening at home:

Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller
from Delish.com (if you really want to impress your guests, try this one – it’s delicious and pretty!)
Ingredients

- 3 Large cucumbers

- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (plus 4 sprigs for garnish)

- 1 cup water

- 6 ounces gin

- ½ cup lemon juice

- 3 tbsp agave nectar

- Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish

Peel and chop the rest of the cucumber; transfer to a food processor, add rosemary, and puree.  Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Press on the solids to extract all the juice.  Add water, gin, lemon juice, and agave syrup to the cucumber juice; stir until the agave is dissolved.  Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses.  Garnish with cucumber slices and rosemary sprigs.

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