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#SipsForSummer: {Slushy Coconut-Mint Margarita}

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If there’s one thing we love around here, it’s a refreshing libation! So when Glitter Guide invited us to partake in their new #SipsForSummer series, we gladly accepted the challenge. The request? Develop a refreshing recipe for the perfect summer cocktail and share it with you! How could we resist?? The added bonus? A different site will share a new cocktail recipe every Friday for the next month. When it’s all said and done, you’ll have a well stocked bar and the perfect excuse to throw a killer end-of-summer party!

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When we sat down to devise our perfect cocktail recipe, we immediately turned to tequila. One of the first things I wanted after Carter joined the world?? A margarita! A good margarita is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon, but we decide to put a refreshing spin on the classic recipe. When you add some coconut milk and a touch of mint it becomes mighty hard to have just one of these!

Slushy Coconut-Mint Margarita

1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut water
2 tbl agave
1 oz. lime juice
2 oz. tequila
1 oz. triple sec
mint + lime slice for garnish

To make a slushy margarita, you’ll need to first prep ice cubes. Freeze 1 cup worth of coconut milk in an ice cube tray overnight. Once frozen, blend ice cubes with 1/2 cup coconut water (or as much as you need) until slushy consistency. Pour 1 cup coconut mixture into a chilled cup and add lime juice, tequila, triple sec and agave. Stir for 15 seconds. Quickly spoon margarita into your favorite glass–we chose coupes to feel a little fancy!–garnish with mint and lime and enjoy! Sorry, golden sunny beach not included.

Who else will be sharing their cocktail mixing genius with us, praytell? You’ll just have to wait and see! Click back next Friday and every Friday through July for your #SipsForSummer fix.

Oh and if you make this cocktail make sure to tag @apartment_34 on Twitter and Instagram, and use the hashtag #SipsForSummer so we can see what you’re enjoying. Cheers!

original photography for apartment 34 by aubrie pick 

Tasty Tuesday: {Healthy Summer Snack}

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You’ve worked hard for months to get that beach bod of yours {and girl, you look good in that bathing suit!} but don’t think you have to starve all summer long to maintain it. What a tragedy that would be! In fact, you can enjoy yummy treats that are not only surprisingly healthy, but fun to eat. Take the açai bowl. We’re quite confident you’ve seen them on Instagram repeatedly, but for good reason! Packed with antioxidants and fiber, this superfood snack will keep you super full and your figure feelin’ fine until your next meal. It’s perfect for breakfast, snack, lunch or dessert and soooo easy to make yourself. Plus, it’s pretty!

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Homemade Açai Berry Bowl

1 packet frozen açai
1.5 cups greek yogurt
handful of strawberries, sliced
handful of blueberries
handful of blackberries
dragonfruit, sliced
mango, sliced
granola

Blend açai packet and greek yogurt in blender. The more yogurt you add, the thicker the açai mixture will be. In a bowl, lay fruit and granola on top of açai mixture. Take Instagram and enjoy! 😉

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What’s fun about this treat is that you can put whatever in it or on top of it. Blend the açai with your favorite milk, almond butter and bananas for a drinkable smoothie. Try putting peaches, cocoa nibs or chia seeds on it. Anything goes – making this healthy recipe taste different every time you snack!

Trust us, your bikini body will thank you!

original photography for apartment 34 by aubrie pick // styling by bianca sotelo