Hello there.
How are you on this bright June day?
It’s summer — time for tequila, bikinis, tiki torches and backyard parties. If you’re hosting, invite me; I’ll bring margarita supplies.
Since it’s summer, I need you to do two things today. They’re simple, seasonal, and you’ll enjoy both.
First: make a quick lime-and-rum drink. Find a cup with a lid, squeeze in fresh lime juice, and add a clear rum — coconut-flavored works great if you like it. Fill the cup with ice and shake. In another glass, gently muddle fresh mint with a bit of sugar or simple syrup; if you don’t have a muddler, use an alternative like the handle of a screwdriver to bruise the leaves and release aroma. Add a little ice, pour the rum-and-lime mixture over the mint, rim the glass with sugar if you like, and enjoy.
Drink it with a friend on a sunny porch beside salty chips and a tasty dip, or alone in comfortable sweatpants while catching up on DVR shows. Either way, lime and rum in a glass equals summer satisfaction.
The second thing: chop fresh fruit and pair it with creamy avocado to make a vibrant fruit salad. It might sound unusual, but it’s fantastic when finished with a squeeze of lime, a drizzle of honey and a scattering of fresh mint. This salad evokes mojito flavors and works any time of day — even for breakfast.
Avocado Lime Fruit Salad
4 generous servings (depending on fruit size)
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 6 large strawberries, quartered or halved
- 3 peaches, sliced
- 2 small avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 2 small bananas, sliced
- juice of 3 limes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- tiny pinch of salt
- a bunch of fresh mint, some chopped, some left whole for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, a pinch of salt and some chopped mint leaves. Add the strawberries, blueberries and sliced peaches. You can prepare this portion ahead and refrigerate. Just before serving, add sliced bananas and chopped avocado, then gently toss to coat everything in the lime-honey mixture. Garnish with more fresh mint.
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