Summer Spice

I write this after napping for 5 hours on a Sunday afternoon. Afternoon naps are side effects of partying too hard and staying hydrated on tequila drinks!

We just had our first summer party in the new home. Hosting a crowd of fun loving, sweet and creative friends dressed as B/Kollywood characters is so much fun. To say the truth, I was a bit skeptical about a dress up party.. I wasn't sure if I was paining the guests or if it would be something that folks actually enjoy. Turned out - I had nothing to be worried about !!

No party is complete without some fresh cocktails and plenty of beer / whiskey and wine! Here's a recipe to something I made - Summer Spice. This is a fresh juice cocktail made with watermelons and jalapeno's!  

Chop up watermelon to yield 8 cups of watermelon juice

Side note: Cuisinart hand-blender is an amazing invention ! Blend and wash just the blade attachment.

 Strain using a strainer to remove pulp and seeds. Chop up the jalapenos thinly. I used 2 jalapenos.

 Mix the following:
8 cups watermelon juice
1.5 cups of silver tequila
0.5 cups of triple-sec or any orange liquor
0.25 cups of simple syrup
0.5 cups of fresh squeezed lime juice

Stir and serve !

Conserve Water ! Have a Margarita instead :)