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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: 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!

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