Hydration

Keeping hydrated is very important during the summer months, once you feel a thirsty sensation you are already dehydrated. Water is great and essential to keeping hydrated but at this time of year adding a slash to it can be so refreshing and satisfying.

Peachy Sparkler

Minute Maid came up with a few summer drinks combinations our house has been enjoying and will continue to enjoy as the summer deepens. Last weekend we were invited for a pool party and I couldn’t think of anything more refreshing to bring along to share with the crowd then a pitcher full of punch from one of Minute Maids new recipes.

With A Twist

Our friends and family tackled it as soon as I arrived. I was actually surprised by the flavor combinations that were paired with the Peach Sparkler punch I brought to share. I topped mine with white run, their were coolers being paired with it and the men were topping a refreshing glass with beer. To my surprise it actually paired well with beer.

Tropical Citrus Granita

Although I haven’t made this just yet, it has my full attention. I am always looking for a dessert that is refreshing and different from the rest. I cannot wait to serve this up at my next summer dinner party.

1 can Minute Maid® Mango Punch frozen concentrate, mixed with 2 cans water

2-200mL tetra Minute Maid® Tropical Orange 100% Juice

Coconut Cream

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup water

1 ¼ cups coconut water

1 cup canned coconut cream

Stir together 100% Tropical Orange juice, Mango Punch and water. Pour into large shallow glass baking dish.

In small saucepan, (or in small bowl in microwave) heat water with sugar until dissolved. Whisk together with coconut water and coconut cream. Pour into shallow glass baking dish.

Place both dishes in the freezer for 2 hours. Remove from freezer, scrape edges and mix with a fork. Return to freezer, scraping every hour until no liquid remains, 6-7 hours total.  Layer fruit granita on bottom of glass, followed by coconut mixture, and another layer of fruit granita on top. Garnish with tropical fruit.

(Makes 6 servings) Per approx. 1 1/2 cups  (12 oz.) serving: about 267 cal, 2 g pro, 9 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 48 g carb (2 g dietary fibre, 45 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 91 mg sodium, 262 mg potassium. % RDI: 1% calcium, 3% iron, 115% vit C, 4% folate.

For more summer refreshers check out Minute Maid on Pinterest 

Dive into the pool, put on your favorite summer time tunes or grab a new book. However you spend your day in the sunshine be sure to lather on the sunscreen and keep hydrated. 

How do you keep refreshed during the heat of the Summer?

Thanks for reading In R Dream!

( This post is sponsored, however as always my opinions.)