Cheers to Bolt - Passion Fruit Two ways

Being a die hard fan of the legend, it is only fitting that we have a tribute to the dude that is Usain Bolt. Presenting to you, Passion Fruit Cocktails two ways

P.S: This takes 9.6 seconds to whip up. only. WR.

For the Bolt Magic, you will need:
-Bacardi White Rum - 50 ml

-Brown Sugar - 1 teaspoon

-Passion fruit pulp - 2 tablespoons

-Lemon wedges - 2

-Sprig of mint

-Passion Fruit juice - 2 tablespoons

-Crushed ice - 1/2 cup
(Serves 1)

-Crush all the ingredients (except for the mint leaves) together. Gnish with the mint leaves and serve.

For the Passion Fruit Martini, you will need:

-Passion Fruit juice - 40 ml

-Vodka - 30 ml

-Lemon juice - juice from half a lemon

-Sugar Syrup - 15 ml

-Sprig of mint

-Ice cubes
(Serves 1)

-Mix all the ingredients (except the ice cubes and mint) together and top off with ice cubes and mint leaves.

Lavender Lemonade - An ode to summer!

We are constantly looking for ways to beat the blessed heat here. It's alright when we are in the comfort of home, but it's another story altogether if you have to be out between 7.30 am and 4.30 pm. My heart goes out to the folks who have to commute long distances, have to work outdoors or even step out to do chores. But sadly, none of this can be avoided and hence the need to quench the ubiquitous thirst. and hence the need to quench it using never-tried-before ways. and hence, hearts were set aflutter when i chanced upon this. Here's to hoping we have early rains this year!

1 cup water
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups water
1.5 tablespoons culinary lavender

Bring the two cups of water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan and remove from heat. Add the honey and the lavender and let it steep for 20 minutes.

Strain out the lavender and extract the last bit of lavendery goodness out of the mix.

In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and the lavender syrup. Add chilled water if need be. Leave in the refrigerator to chill and then pour out, top with ice and bask in the freshness!

Melon with a twist - Beat the heat!!

Warning: Only for kids older than 18 years! 
This makes a pitcher of cool and refreshing cocktail flavored with a hint of melon and spiked with *Keglevich. It can cause temporary kookiness and a very welcome sense of temporary disregard  for the hot summer that is upon us. So there, you are warned! :)
 *Keglevich is an Italian gift to mankind and their melon flavor is particularly brilliant. It has a beautiful hint of musk melon and is subtle and ultra smooth but still makes its presence felt. 

You will need:

Keglevich or regular Vodka - 150 ml

2 cup diced and de-seeded cold watermelon

Sprite or 7up - 250 ml

Lemon - 2 wedges

Ice cubes - 1 tray

Put all the watermelon pieces into the picther. Add the lemon wedges. Top it off with the ice cubes, add the vodka. Stir and you are good to go! L'chaim!