As the Seattle rain ceases and the summer warmth approaches, cool down with these Kilt Kitchen recipes! A sip of these refreshing drinks with hints of citrus creates an instant tropical vibe. Spread the sunshine by multiplying the servings to share with friends and family.

Lemon Berry Splash (1 Serving)

Ingredients:

2 oz fresh lemon juice

1 oz simple syrup 

6-8 raspberries (Optional: A few more raspberries for garnishing)

2 oz sparkling water or lemon/lime soda

1/2 oz orange juice

Optional Sugar Rim Coating:

1 lemon

1/4 cup of granulated sugar 

Steps:

1. (Optional) Rub a slice of lemon around the edge of your desired glass.
2. (Optional) Pour granulated sugar onto a flat plate and rub the rim of the glass cup into the sugar until the rim is fully coated.
3. Using a fork and a small bowl, mash 6-8 raspberries and set aside.
4. Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling water/soda, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker or tall cup. Shake or stir thoroughly to combine ingredients.
5. Pour mashed raspberries into the bottom of the desired cup.
6. Pour the mixture from the cocktail shaker into the cup.
7. (Optional) Place a few raspberries on the top of the drink for garnishing.

Limelight: Mint, Ginger, and Lime Refresher (1 serving)

Ingredients:

8 oz of Ginger Beer

3 tablespoons of lime juice

1 splash of club soda

4-7 Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

1. Place mint leaves in a wide-bottomed glass.
2. Use the rounded end of a utensil like a wooden spoon or pestle to gently twist and crush the leaves, avoiding tearing them. 
3. Add in ice and pour in the ginger beer, lime juice, and club soda. 
4. Garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime.

Summer Sunrise (1 serving)

Ingredients:

1 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons grenadine

Orange slices (for decor)

Ice

Steps

1. Fill a cup with ice.
2. Pour orange juice into the cup.
3. Top with grenadine.
4. Garnish with orange slices. 

Brazilian Lemonade

Ingredients:

1. 5 limes
2. 5 cups of Water
3. 1 cup white sugar
4. 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
5. 4 cups of ice

Steps

1. Thoroughly wash your limes and cut them into quarters
2. Place the limes in a blender and blend them with the water until smooth
3. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the liquid into a pitcher
4. Pour the liquid back in the blender, and add the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and ice. Blend until smooth and foamy.
5. Place ice into cups and serve.