Summer Fruit Celebration: From Salads to Sips

Bidding farewell to our favorite season…Summer. It is the perfect time to let fresh, juicy fruit shine! From colorful fruit salads and refreshing frozen treats to fruity cocktails, these summer recipes are bursting with flavor and made for the last few weeks of warm-weather days.

watermelon, mint, and feta salad prepared in a white bowl

#1 Watermelon, Mint &Feta Salad

Nothing says summer like this fresh, crisp watermelon, mint, & feta salad. Simple to make yet gorgeous visual appeal; this will be a side dish you serve at all of your backyard barbecues this season!

#2 Easy Tropical Smoothie

This easy, sweet, smoothie has your favorite tropical flavors, protein, and is a delicious, mom-approved kid snack. Inspired by our family vacation to the British Virgin Islands, where we enjoyed a fresh mango and banana smoothie from Island Roots Café at the Moorings on Tortola. After the trip, we were determined to recreate that vacation vibe at home.

Watermelon and tequila soaking in a large glass jar

#3 Watermelon-Infused Tequila

Freshen up your summertime cocktail list with this watermelon-infused tequila. Easy to make with just a few simple steps, and you will have a summer favorite on hand for happy hours and backyard barbecues.

3 yogurt strawberry popsicles on a marble slab garnished with lemon slices and strawberries

#4 Healthy Strawberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Looking for some healthier kids’ options to satisfy that sweet tooth? This homemade frozen yogurt popsicle takes only 5 minutes to prep and is a perfect sweet snack they will love. And parents can feel good about giving them!

Mixed berry cobbler prepared on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla icecream, on a woven placemat and a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloth

#5 Mixed Berry Cobbler

If you need a quick and easy dessert, this mixed berry cobbler is perfect! With a blend of your favorite seasonal fresh berries and a flavorful crust on top, you and your guests will love this sweet treat. This cobbler is suited for summertime family gatherings, as it serves a small dinner group.

2 prickly pear margaritas prepared in a salted rim glass served on a wooden tray

#6 Prickly Pear Margarita

This prickly pear cocktail has a beautiful, vibrant color and a hint of sweetness. Combined with lime, tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup, and a touch of lemon… it is delicious. This Prickly Pear Margarita is definitely worth adding to your cocktail rotation!

Fruit salad prepared in a bowl, garnished with mint leaves

#7 Boozy Fruit Salad

For a festive and flavorful dessert or side dish, try this Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau. It is an adult fruit salad marinated in Cointreau, a delicious orange liqueur. We love to serve this as a dessert after a heavy meal, at brunch, or even while entertaining family or friends for lunch.

3 - 2 oz bottles of ginger turmeric shots on a wooden tray with a background of fresh apples, lemons, ginger, and turmeric

#8 Ginger Turmeric Shots

If you need an immunity boost or an inflammation reducer, try these delicious ginger turmeric shots, packed with vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy them for 1 week, giving your body natural immunity support. These daily shots are slightly sweet and tangy and offer a little ginger-spice kick of flavor as well.

Happy end of summer to you all! We hope you find a yummy way to celebrate.

XO,

signatures of Beth & Jamie