Thirsting for Sunshine: Prepping for Warm Weather
Let’s be honest—it is the absolute middle of February. It’s cold, probably grey, and the last thing on your mind might be a tall, iced drink.
But here’s the thing: there is no better time to start planning for sunshine than right now.
I’ve been stuck in a bit of a rut lately, looking out at the frost and dreaming of porch & backyard lounging. To combat the winter blues, I decided to do something productive: start experimenting with refreshing drink recipes now, so we have a solid lineup ready to go the moment the weather turns from freezing to fabulous.
Something tells me we all need a little something to look forward to.
The Secret Base: V8 Mango Peach Juice
When thinking about the perfect summer refresher, I wanted something that was incredibly easy, vibrant, and packed with flavor, but didn’t require making complicated syrups or juicing a dozen fruits.
Enter the shortcut: V8 Mango Peach Juice.
It’s sweet, tropical, and luscious on its own, but it becomes something truly special when transformed into a fizz. It brings that sunny, tropical vibe directly into your glass, even if you’re wrapped in a blanket while drinking it.
Make it Your Own: The Fizz Factor
The beauty of this drink is its customization. Once you have the mango peach base, you can take the fizz in a few different directions based on your preference:
- For a classic, sweet taste: Top it off with Sprite or 7 Up.
- For a lighter, less-sweet option, Club Soda is the way to go, letting the fruit flavor really shine.
It’s bubbly, bright, and the ultimate way to toast to warmer days ahead.
A Little Bit of Summer, Ahead of Schedule
I know, I know—it’s February. But taking five minutes to mix up this Refreshing Mango Peach Fizz is a little act of rebellion against the cold. It’s a way to tell your taste buds that summer is definitely coming.
Get ready to bookmark this one, folks. It may become a staple in your rotation soon.
Refreshing Mango Peach Fizz
Dreaming of warmer days? ☀️ I'm getting ahead of the game by perfecting the ultimate Mango Peach Fizz. It’s bubbly, tropical, and the perfect excuse to ignore this February weather.
- Tall Glasses
- 4 Cup liquid measuring glass
- Tablespoon
- Hand push whisk, or spoon
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- 2 Cups V8 Mango Peach juice
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Pina Colada mix ((non alcohol))
- 7 Up, Sprite or Club Soda for topping
- Ice
Add orange juice and V8 mango peach juice to the 4 cup measuring glass.
Add the liquid pina colada mix
Mix with hand push whisk or spoon
Pour mixture about half full into tall glass
Fill glass with ice
Top off with 7Up. Sprite or Club Soda
- This recipe makes 2 tall glasses but feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed.
- This stores well in the refrigerator and retains it’s tastiness for about 2 days.
I don’t know about you, but having a refreshing drink in hand—even in February—definitely makes the winter feel shorter. Thanks for following along on my warm-weather experiment! Keep an eye out for more drink ideas coming soon. Stay warm!
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Sounds amazing and refreshing
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