Photo courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon Blueberry Basil Lemonade
For this well-balanced refresher, beverage specialist Tony Pereyra makes lemonade in house and combines it with the watermelon juice, muddled blueberries and basil.
Fast-casual chain Curry Up Now adds mango puree blended with rose syrup to the traditional yogurt-based lassi to balance the tartness with fruity and floral flavors.
The classic Arnold Palmer—a mix of iced tea and lemonade—is a summertime favorite. Mixologist Kim Haasarud takes it up a notch by sweetening the drink with a housemade honey syrup.
Morrison’s corporate executive chef Norbert Bomm gives limeade a zero-waste halo by using nutrient-rich cucumber peels as a base. Fresh ginger adds extra zing to the fresh-squeezed limeade.
Photo courtesy of California Table Grape Commission
Grape Acai Smoothie
Nordstrom chef Keith Brunell creates a beverage that can double as a light breakfast or nutritious snack. The combo of ingredients results in a refreshing smoothie with an appealing color.
The final weeks of this school year have been turbulent at dozens of college campuses across the country, driven by differing views of the Israel-Hamas war.