Summer Cocktail Hour: Strawberry Mint Fizz and Watermelon Feta Salad
Once a week my husband and I try to have a “mini-date”, where we make a little time to spend focused on each other after our daughter is in bed. Usually this consists of a drink and a treat; hopefully enjoyed on the back deck so we can take in the view of our garden (currently in need of a full day of weeding). For our last date I put together this cocktail and salad that was just the right balance of sweet, salty, refreshing and simple. It would also be a great addition to a summer cocktail party. Enjoy!
Drink: Strawberry Mint Fizz (Serves 4)
Husband enjoying his Strawberry Mint Fizz
1 cup strawberries
3 tablespoon sugar
16 ounces sparkling water
8 ounces gin
4 sprigs of mint
Muddle strawberries and mint with sugar at the bottom of a tall pitcher. Add gin and stir. Pour over ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water. Serve with straw and/or garnish with strawberry and mint.
Watermelon and Feta Salad (Serves 4)
3 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 ½ cups cubed feta
2 sprigs mint
2 pinches coarse salt
Place cubed watermelon and feta in a medium-sized bowl. Chiffonade mint and add it to the bowl with the salt. Give everything a very gentle mix then serve.
