5 Tropical Drinks

May 05, 2009
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Raise a glass to summer with these 5 cool, mouthwatering cocktails.
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5 to Try: Summer Cocktails

5 to Try: Summer Cocktails Recipe
Nothing says "summer" like the sweet, refreshing bite of watermelon. Blend chopped watermelon with fresh lime juice, lime rind, tequila, sugar, and mint leaves for a slushy slice of summer poured right in your glass.
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Tequila Mojitos

Tequila Mojitos Recipe
Combine a homemade simple sugar concoction with fresh mint, lemon-lime soda, tequila, and fresh lime juice for a new take on the classic mojito. It's easy and can be made up to a week ahead.

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Honeydew Mimosas

Honeydew Mimosas Recipe
Succulent honeydew melon paired with sparkling white wine makes for a sweet summer morning cocktail. For best results, be sure to chill the honeydew melon overnight.
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Shortcut Sangria

Shortcut Sangria Recipe
Simply combine vanilla-flavored syrup, oranges, lime, orange juice, dry red wine, and voilà–you've got sangria. It's got all the flavor without any of the wait.

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Pimm's Cup

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Pimm's Cup Recipe
Pimm's Cup features Pimm's No. 1 Cup–a gin-based liqueur–and gets its bright bite from ginger ale and sparkling water.
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