Pride Month is here and renowned mixologist Mel Meza and Essentia Water have partnered on some delicious and festive Pride Cocktails. Whether you plan to join a pride parade or picnic or party, you can create some colorful, flavor-forward and hydrating cocktails to celebrate. Meza, Beverage Director at LA hotspot Olivetta and first-generation Mexican lesbian woman, uses Essentia Water when crafting her premium cocktails.
Rainbow Ice Cubes Instructions:
The below recipes will make about 12, 2” ice cubes for each color.
Red
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- 2 bags of hibiscus tea
- 1L Essentia Water
- Combine and steep for 5 minutes (at room temperature), stirring occasionally
- Pour into a 2-inch silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight
Blue/Purple
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- ¼ cup dried loose butterfly pea flowers or 2 tsp butterfly pea flower powder
- 1L Essentia Water
- Combine and steep for 5 minutes (at room temperature), stirring occasionally
- Pour into a 2-inch silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight
- The ice will start out a vibrant blue. As the ice melts into the cocktail, the blue will slowly change to a gorgeous violet hue.
Yellow/Orange
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- 0.5L orange juice
- 0.5L Essentia Water
- Stir until thoroughly mixed
- Pour into a 2-inch silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight
Green
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- 4 large cucumbers, cut into cubes and leaving the skins on
- 1L Essentia Water
- Blend cucumber with Essentia Water in a blender until smooth
- Use a mesh strainer to separate the pulp
- Pour the liquid into a 2-inch silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight
- Repurpose the pulp: compost it, or use it to make veggie burgers, Tzatziki or other fresh summer dips!
” I wanted to make a drink as vibrant and beautiful as the LGBTQ+ community I am so proud to be a part of. Premium ice made with Essentia’s ionized alkaline water is 99.9% pure, so it maintains the cocktail’s true flavors as it dilutes. Plus, drinking Essentia will keep you feeling well hydrated, whether you’re watching a parade, going to a party, or hanging at home with your vaccinated friends. Cheers to all as we fight for equal rights, dignity, inclusion and love – this month, and always,” say Meza.
THE HARVEY MILKSHAKE
Cocktail Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- .5 oz Crème de Cacao liqueur (Kahlua alternative)
- .5 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Essentia Cold Brew
- 1 oz Essentia Almond Milk
- 1 scoop Essentia Ice Cubes
Instructions:
Make Essentia almond milk:
- Soak 1 cup of almonds overnight.
- Drain and rinse the almonds.
- Combine Almonds and 3 cups of Essentia Water and blend for 30 seconds.
- Fine strain.
Make Essentia cold brew:
- Mix 1 part cold brew concentrate and 2 parts Essentia Water
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a Collins glass.
- Garnish with rainbow sprinkles and a cherry.
- Enjoy!
Last modified: June 17, 2021