Quench Your Thirst With These Hydrating Drinks for Summer
Sometimes I like to shake things up on Back to Basics of Nutrition and throw in a recipe for fun..
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Well it is officially the first week of summer and I don't know where you lay your hat but here in Texas, summer has arrived!! With hot temperatures settling in for a while, staying hydrated is a must.
Bring on the cold drinks to help.
And I am going to use a common kitchen item to help with that. And I got to thinking as a non-coffee drinker, can I make other summer drinks using a french press? Well yes, yes you can!
The French Press
Lets' talk about the French press. The French press or otherwise called the 'coffee plunger' was first made in France - hence the name...The idea behind the design was to produce the best tasting coffee while extracting out the oils and flavonoids from the course ground coffee.
Well I do not drink coffee. I know it is shocking that I have made it through life without that 'kick' in the morning but I have. So my mind went to other drinks that you can make with the French press.
Cold Steeped Tea
In the summer months, this kitchen item can be a quick way to make some iced tea - sweet or unsweetened.
In the bottom of the press add your favourite loose leaf tea ( I used Earl Grey, but a regular black tea would work as well), a few sprigs of mint and a slice or two of lemon. Add your hot water and steep for 5-8 minutes. Pour into your mug over ice, for some sweetness add some honey. Then add a squeeze of lemon for more flavour. (Did I tell you lemon is great for digestion and liver function...) Sorry just had to get that nutrition tip in :)
Speaking of back tea and summer. Did you know that you can use black tea to help treat sunburns…Check out this post from
My Favourite Mojito
There isn't at least one or 2 summer days where I enjoy a mojito on a patio. And with it being berry season, I figured I would try out a raspberry mojito made with the French press. This is an easy one. In the French press add some raspberries, mint leaves and muddle them together. For a little sweet option add a little squeeze of raw honey, then add your sparkling water or club soda. Press the plunger down and let the flavours infuse. Pour into your glass of ice with an ounce of rum or no rum, your choice and add a squeeze of lime and a few extra mint leaves..Chill on the patio!
White Citrus Sangria
Its summer and time for a little fin, right??
Bring the girls over, its sangria time.!! A crisp citrus sangria will really hit the spot. I found using a larger French press so easy for this one. Did you know that a large French press holds a whole bottle of wine!! It is like it was meant to be!! So, into your French press add 1/2 of a lime, 1/2 of a lemon and 1/2 of an orange - all sliced. Add the wine ( a good Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc works best), 4 tbsps of triple sec and 4 tbsps of raw honey. Let sit for a few hours to infuse the citrus flavours. Add to your glass some sparkling water and then fill with the sangria. The good thing about this drink is that even if the girls can't come over you can put it in the fridge to keep cool for the next day or two and the flavours just keep getting better!!
Well who knew that this common kitchen item was so versatile and if you have one in your cupboard, pull it out to enjoy some summer drinks using the French press.
Let me know what one of your favourite hydrating summer drinks in the comments below. I am always looking for new ones to try.
Happy Summer. Stay Hydrated and Cool.
Danni
Great post. I love cold brewing herbs and tea in the summer— it’s sooo easy! And thank you for sharing my tea for soothing sunburn post!
This sounds like fantastic use for the old coffee squeezer. I have made infused or “fruit-steeped” water before but I am not a fan of floaters in my beverages.