Summer is all about staying cool, refreshed, and relaxed. These five tincture-infused drinks are designed to beat the heat with fresh fruits, tropical flavors, and plenty of chill. Perfect for lounging poolside, hosting a BBQ, or just enjoying a sunny afternoon, these recipes bring out the best of summer with Baked In Bushwick tinctures.
1. Watermelon Mint Cooler
Nothing screams summer like juicy watermelon and fresh mint. This mocktail is hydrating, refreshing, and infused with a calming dose of tincture.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup watermelon juice (blend fresh watermelon and strain)
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 dropper of Baked In Bushwick tincture
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Watermelon slice, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine watermelon juice, lime juice, and tincture. Shake well.
- Pour into a glass over ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a watermelon slice.
Glassware: Highball glass
2. Tropical Mango Coconut Smash
Bring the tropics to your backyard with this creamy and tangy mango-coconut drink.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup mango puree (blend fresh or frozen mango)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 dropper of Baked In Bushwick tincture
- Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine mango puree, coconut milk, lime juice, and tincture. Blend until smooth.
- Pour over ice in a glass.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Glassware: Stemless wine glass or rocks glass
3. Blueberry Basil Lemonade
A fruity and herbaceous twist on classic lemonade, this drink is as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh lemonade
- ¼ cup blueberry puree (blend and strain fresh blueberries)
- 1 dropper of Baked In Bushwick tincture
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Lemon wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, mix lemonade, blueberry puree, and tincture. Stir well.
- Add ice and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a lemon wheel.
Glassware: Mason jar or tall glass
4. Pineapple Lime Slush
This icy drink is a summer lifesaver, combining tangy pineapple and lime with a tincture-infused twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 dropper of Baked In Bushwick tincture
- Lime zest, for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend frozen pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, lime juice, and tincture until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with lime zest and a small pineapple wedge.
Glassware: Coupe glass
5. Cucumber Lime Mojito Mocktail
Cool and crisp, this mojito mocktail is the ultimate summer refresher.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cucumber slices (muddled)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 1 dropper of Baked In Bushwick tincture
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Cucumber ribbon, for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle cucumber slices in the bottom of a glass.
- Add lime juice and tincture, then stir.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a cucumber ribbon.
Glassware: Collins glass
Stay Cool and Chill
Summer drinks are all about keeping it light, fun, and refreshing. With these tincture-infused recipes, you can bring a creative, calming twist to your summer sips.
Try and Share Your Creations!
Test out these recipes and let us know your favorites by tagging us on social media with #BakedInBushwick. Don’t forget to shop for your Baked In Bushwick tinctures to get started!