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The watermelon smash is a refreshing summer drink that pairs melon with lime, rum and vodka. Serve over crushed ice! Here’s a watermelon drink idea that’s the definition of refreshing: the Watermelon Smash! My fruity spin on the classic Whiskey Smash is delicately sweet, the best combination of pure melon with fresh mint. Using both vodka and rum adds intrigue in flavor here, though you can opt for just vodka for simplicity. Serve it with crushed ice, and it’s a refreshingly delicious signature drink for sipping poolside or next to the grill: one of my summer cocktail favorites! What Makes a Smash? The watermelon smash is a spin on the Whiskey Smash using watermelon, fresh mint, and vodka. The Whiskey Smash originated in the Victorian era as a cooling summer cocktail, and was first published in a bartender guide in 1887. That first smash had lemon, mint, whiskey, and sweetener, and served with crushed ice. Many variations have popped up...

This watermelon sangria is fruity, refreshing, and made for a crowd. Blend fresh melon with white wine and brandy for the easiest summer pitcher! What’s better for a hot summer afternoon than a cool glass sangria? The music of the ice cubes clinking against the glass is refreshing in itself! So here’s a perfect fruity flavor for this summer: watermelon sangria! Now, I’m a purist when it comes to sangria (see my red sangria ). While this flavor is not a traditional Spanish take, it’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy this summer fruit. I’ve made this recipe in the style of a traditional sangria: not too sweet, with white wine, brandy, and of course lots of sweet and juicy fruit! Ingredients for watermelon sangria Sangría  is a traditional wine punch that originates from Spain. I’ve lived in Spain for a few months and I adore the classic red sangria , made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. Spaniard...

This Finnish long drink recipe mixes gin, grapefruit soda, and a splash of cranberry into Finland’s famous fizzy cocktail. It takes 3 minutes and one glass! Here’s a unique highball cocktail that I highly recommend giving a try: the Finnish Long Drink! This concoction of gin and grapefruit soda was invented in Finland in the 1950’s, and now you can find it pretty much everywhere. Why not make it homemade? As a cocktail expert I really love any type of long drink (aka highball cocktail), and this one is so fizzy, sweet tart and refreshing. What is a Long Drink? A long drink is another name for a highball : a family of cocktails with a larger percentage of mixer than alcohol, usually a fruit juice or soda water. Typically they’re served over ice and often in a tall highball glass. Some famous long drinks? The Tom Collins , Long Island Iced Tea , or Screwdriver . The Story Behind the Finnish Long Drink The Finnish long drink (aka lonkero ...

What is sparkling water, aka carbonated water or seltzer water ? Is it good for you? Here’s what you need to know about this bubbly beverage. These days grocery store shelves are loaded with dizzying colorful cans of sparkling water from breands lik LaCroix to Sprindrift. But what is it exactly, and how is it different from carbonated water or seltzer? Is it good for you and your teeth? How is it different from club soda? Here I’ll break down the technical terminology and clear up the health benefits (spoiler: don’t worry about your teeth!). And, I’ll share some of our favorite drink recipes starring this bubbly mixer. What is Sparkling Water? Is it Seltzer Water? What is sparkling water? Is it the same thing as carbonated water or seltzer water? What about club soda? Here are some of the differences between these very similar products: Sparkling water, also known as seltzer water, soda water, or carbonated water , is water with n...