Summer Cooler

Hot, hot, hot. The weather here has caught me by surprise once again. I always say I’m ready for summer and then wham, there it is and I’m complaining about the heat. I’ve been working on my garden in the coolness of the early evening and sitting out on the patio just when the sun is done for the day.

I thought I’d share my favorite Summer Cooler with you. It’s been an old stand by recipe for quite some time now and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like it.

Doesn’t it look refreshing? I can’t really say it’s a recipe because the ingredient list is extremely short. Two to be exact, not including garnishes, which is my favorite part. Lemon-lime soda, such as Squirt and Cranberry Juice.

I usually mix them equal parts or sometimes I add more Squirt if I want a “pink” drink. But you really cannot leave out the garnishes. Slice lemons, limes, add a few fresh raspberries or strawberries whatever you love will work fine. On special occasions I serve these in champagne flutes with a floating raspberry or two, very elegant. Oh, and I don’t add ice to the pitcher because it tends to water the drinks down too much.

I hope you give this no fail recipe concoction a try, I promise it will be a big hit. And if you have a favorite Summer Cooler I’d love to have your recipe! Stay cool everyone!