Today when my co-workers and I went to grab a bite for lunch we were talking about how quickly summer passed us by.
It seems like just yesterday when I was contemplating to myself if a sleeveless tank was okay to wear to the office for the sake of my body temperature. NYC summer heat is no joke. Luckily the record breaking temps are starting to taper which is just one more reminder that summer is coming to an end. Technically summer is officially over in September, but I think most of the world starts working their minds and their life out of summer mode as soon as school starts. And when Labor Day hits, the sweaters start coming out. So in an effort to capture the last of patio season it only seems appropriate to do a round-up of the best healthy summer drink that I know of: the spritzer. (I guess we can’t get our mind off drinking today…).
With these summer spritzer drink recipes you can cool off without ruining your workout because they are refreshing and won’t rack up the calories. Cheers to that! No better reason to throw a barbecue, pool party, picnic or host one last girl’s night out if you ask me.
Let the refreshing roundup begin!
1. Rhubarb and Ginger Spritzer
Love this tart and sweet concoction from Girl Cooks World. And the use of ginger is perfection.
Make It:
4 stalks fresh rhubarb into ½ pieces (about 4 cups)
4 inche pieces of fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 cup agave or stevia
2 cups water
2 cups sparkling water
Combine rhubarb, ginger, agave/stevia and sparkling water into a large saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered until rhubarb is soft. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes, chill and serve with ice.
2. Berry Spritzer
This beauty screams 4th of July, but any berry lover can enjoy Martha Stewart‘s blended spritzer through the rest of summer.
Make It:
3 cups blackberries
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup white grape juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
Pour into blender and puree until smooth, add sparkling wine or seltzer on top.
Aha! Now I know what to do next time my CSA delivery has rhubarb! I don’t blame you for having your mind on beverages, it’s too hot to cook. I was posting so many drink recipes on my blog my mom got worried I was a budding alcoholic.
I had to explain the fact that I hate being drunk probably ruled that out…
That is so funny about your mom! But it is true…the heat means salads and iced beverages 🙂
I’ve been searching for healthy beverages! I’m sharing this one on my Facebook Page.
Perfect timing for you! I hope that you try some of them out. And thanks for sharing on FB!!
Mmm…there all sound so refreshing!
Perfect for a Labor Day BBQ! 🙂