With progressively intense heatwaves sporadically blowing all over many regions of the world, we offer these must-try refreshing drinks.
These two are not only cool but also thirst-quenching for any hot day: One has alcohol and the other is a virgin drink. The simple juicy drinks that will always make your taste buds sing wherever you may find yourself. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WfH5N-F-FJA
Ingredients
- 200g (½ cup) sugar
- 250ml (1 cup) water, divided into 2
- 160ml (⅔ cup) fresh lemon juice
- 15g (½ cup) mint leaves
- 420g (3 cups) ice cubes
Preparation
- Add the sugar and 125ml (½ cup) water in a saucepan.
- Heat over a medium heat till the sugar is dissolved, and then cool.
- Add the cooled syrup, 125ml (½ cup) water, 160ml (⅔ cup) lemon juice, fresh mint and ice cubes into the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into cups and enjoy!
Mojitos are traditional Cuban highballs. The cocktail consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. Its combination of sweetness, citrus, and herbaceous mint flavors is intended to complement the rum, and has made the mojito a popular summer drink.
1 1/2 oz White rum, 1 oz Fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons Sugar, 6 leaves of Mint, Soda Water
Mint sprigs muddled with sugar and lime juice. Rum added and topped with soda water. Garnished with a sprig of mint leaves. Served with a straw.