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Let's Drink to Summer

Tasty summer drinks that will quench your thirst.

Virgin Mojito

4 sprigs mint
1 tbs. superfine sugar
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges
Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges
Club soda

In an old-fashioned glass, mash the mint and sugar. Add the lime and lemon juices along with a few lemon and lime wedges. Fill the glass with ice and top with the club soda.

Kumquat Mojito

4 sprigs mint
2 tbs. superfine sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 kumquats, halved
2 1/2 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi Superior
1 1/2 ounces club soda
4 ice cubes
Thinly cut sugarcane

In an old-fashioned glass, lightly mash the mint and sugar for 30 seconds or until the mint aroma is released. Add the lime juice, then squeeze the kumquats to release their juices into the glass. Drop in some of the kumquat shells, pour in the rum, top with the club soda, give it all a stir and finish with the ice cubes. Use the sugarcane as a stirrer.