Step up your Pride Party

Written by | Lifestyle

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 

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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:

  1. Soak 1 cup of almonds overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the almonds.
  3. Combine Almonds and 3 cups of Essentia Water and blend for 30 seconds.
  4. Fine strain.

Make Essentia cold brew:

  1. Mix 1 part cold brew concentrate and 2 parts Essentia Water
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a Collins glass.
  4. Garnish with rainbow sprinkles and a cherry.
  5. Enjoy!

Last modified: June 17, 2021

Follow us on Social Media