Summer Café Recap ☀️
Another café theme is finally completed. I was only able to make four drinks this time around, but I liked that I tried something different for the summer vibes. There was definitely some trial and error for two of these drinks, but I know what to do for next time. If you want to see the original posts on my art instagram, feel free to check it out @thewolfandthefaerie.
Summer Medley Smoothie 🥭🍓🍑🍍
This smoothie blend is made with frozen mango, strawberry, peach and pineapple, vanilla coconut yogurt, coconut milk, strawberry powder, honey, and vanilla extract. It tastes like ice cream, and the combination of fruit tastes so delicious.
Top: With Jasmine Infused Coconut Milk; Bottom: With Regular Coconut Milk
Mango Jasmine Matcha (Two Ways)🥭🌿🍵
I couldn’t decide on which version to show off, so I decided to do both. Overall, this drink is made with matcha, mango purée, coconut milk ( jasmine infused or regular), and jasmine syrup. Both of these drinks taste really good with the combination of flavors. The one with the jasmine milk is definitely a lot stronger in taste. I may try to use less jasmine for the infused milk next time.
Strawberry Chamomile Lemonade 🍓🌼
This drink is made with homemade strawberry chamomile purée with cane sugar, lemon juice, and water. It’s a great balance of sweet and sour, and I love the floral notes of the chamomile.
Orange Dream Soda🍊
This last drink is made with orange vanilla syrup, ginger bug, and water. I’ve made homemade soda with other flavors with a ginger bug in the past, and they turned out very carbonated. This one didn’t get as carbonated as before, and it’s because my ginger bug wasn’t active enough. Also, I think the flavor needs to be a little bit stronger. You can definitely taste the orange cream flavor, but it doesn’t really pop like I want it to. Next time, I’ll make sure to have a very active ginger bug, and add even more for the flavor. I’m also debating if I should add either creamer or milk to the soda, but I’ll see. I’m thinking about trying this recipe again sometime soon. I’ll keep you posted when the time comes.
Which one do you think would be your favorite drink? My favorites were the Strawberry Chamomile Lemonade and the Summer Medley Smoothie. If you want to see the Autumn Café before the recap, feel free to check out my art Instagram @thewolfandthefaerie. I’m gonna start posting it sometime next week. Thank you for being here. I hope you have a great day/night.
With lots of love
Ashanti
