Summer’s almost over! Booooo
But, it’s still here. Right?
So we can still celebrate the sunshine and all its glory. And since we’re all adults here and I am sure some of you are in dire need of some relaxing adult time, I’m going to share with you a brand new drink I created. True story, I came up with this quite by accident.
Some time ago husband and I purchased some of the Outshine bars from Edy’s. They were on sale 3 for $10. I felt that was a good deal because they are a fairly healthy option compared to some other ice cream treats. I love Edy’s ice cream because its nice and creamy for a lower calorie option. These bars are also almost $5 a box in the summer. I picked some lime, coconut water with pineapple and raspberry. The coconut water was the first to go followed by the raspberry. I purchased the lime because Mr. Yum generally likes lime frozen treats. He wasn’t having any of this. They sat in the freezer for what felt like ages.
I got brave and tried one. I couldn’t finish it. It’s very….well..limey.
A few days ago I was scrolling through my Facebook feed as I so often do and I noticed a little something from one of my friends about how she needed a little tequila with her Outshine lime bar.
Hey, there goes the lightbulb again. I knew I had a Recipe Redux post coming up and this month the them is “A Spirited Redux.” I was going to let this month go because I am not super creative when it comes to mixed drinks. I stick to basics. I have been trying to change that up a bit, but everything is still in that experimental stage.
I tried making this a couple of different ways and they all ended up a smooshy mess.
I finally got it to set right and this ended up being the easiest method.
You’ll need a lime Outshine bar, I suggest a few small ice cubes, a handful of cherries, some tequila, salt if you need it, and a lime.
I squeezed some lime juice in the bottom of the glass. Then I chopped the lime bar into small squares. I added that to the glass, followed by some tequila.
Now, if you are not a straight shooter, I highly suggest adding those small ice cubes, some salt around the rim, or even a splash of seltzer water.
I didn’t bother with all that. I added a few Michigan cherries, a lime wedge and called in Sunshine Tequila Cherry and Lime.
Husband – not a fan. He said it was too strong. Mom – she is a fan of margaritas, so why not give it to her to try. She liked it, but also said it was strong.
It did not take long for the lime bar to melt and that brought the flavor down.
I happily continued to sip.
Don’t judge. 😉
What is your favorite summer cocktail?
- 1 lime Outshine bar (or brand of your choice)
- 4-5 cherries
- 1 lime
- 1 shot of tequila
- salt - optional
- ice cubes - optional
- seltzer - optional
- Cut the lime in half. If you are going to salt your glass to that now before adding anything to it.
- Squeeze some lime juice in the bottom of the glass.
- Chop the lime bar into small squares.
- Add them to the glass, followed by some tequila.
- Add a few cherries.
- Add the seltzer if needed.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
Feel free to visit some of the other members of Recipe Redux who will be posting their spirits themed recipes.
Carie Spence says
July 21, 2014 at 1:53 pmNow these would be perfect for me. I love all things lime…not so much my husband but he can have his beer 😉 Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.
Carie Spence says
July 21, 2014 at 1:53 pmNow these would be perfect for me. I love all things lime…not so much my husband but he can have his beer 😉 Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
July 21, 2014 at 2:24 pmYum, I’ll take two! Thanks for the recipe!
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:21 pmYou are welcome!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
July 21, 2014 at 2:24 pmYum, I’ll take two! Thanks for the recipe!
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:21 pmYou are welcome!
Robin (Mom Foodie) says
July 21, 2014 at 2:25 pmThis sounds so good. It would be perfect for an evening refresher!
Robin (Mom Foodie) says
July 21, 2014 at 2:25 pmThis sounds so good. It would be perfect for an evening refresher!
aimee fauci says
July 21, 2014 at 2:27 pmI don’t think this drink would be strong 😉 Looks great to me.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:21 pmIt’s straight tequila with a few cubes of lime bar and cherries. No mixer, unless you add that yourself.
aimee fauci says
July 21, 2014 at 2:27 pmI don’t think this drink would be strong 😉 Looks great to me.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:21 pmIt’s straight tequila with a few cubes of lime bar and cherries. No mixer, unless you add that yourself.
Terry says
July 21, 2014 at 2:29 pmOh how this makes me long for the good ole days when I could eat and drink anything I wanted. Now I am very limited.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:20 pmI can certainly understand that.
Terry says
July 21, 2014 at 2:29 pmOh how this makes me long for the good ole days when I could eat and drink anything I wanted. Now I am very limited.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:20 pmI can certainly understand that.
Jaime says
July 21, 2014 at 3:09 pmI love a good Bahama Mama drink in the summer. And I think the cherries just sealed the deal with this drink. It looks delicious!
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmThank you!
Jaime says
July 21, 2014 at 3:09 pmI love a good Bahama Mama drink in the summer. And I think the cherries just sealed the deal with this drink. It looks delicious!
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmThank you!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
July 21, 2014 at 3:33 pmI love the idea of using the lime bar. Those have a great, intense flavor to them.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmYes they do!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
July 21, 2014 at 3:33 pmI love the idea of using the lime bar. Those have a great, intense flavor to them.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmYes they do!
Kay Adeola says
July 21, 2014 at 4:10 pmThat sounds like my kinda drink yummy!. Thank you for the recipe.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmYou are welcome, thanks for stopping by.
Kay Adeola says
July 21, 2014 at 4:10 pmThat sounds like my kinda drink yummy!. Thank you for the recipe.
chrystal says
July 21, 2014 at 4:19 pmYou are welcome, thanks for stopping by.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 21, 2014 at 4:38 pmI can’t take a shot because I am a huge wimp LOL. I am definitely that girl that needs those tiny little ice cubes in there so I can nurse my drink 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 21, 2014 at 4:38 pmI can’t take a shot because I am a huge wimp LOL. I am definitely that girl that needs those tiny little ice cubes in there so I can nurse my drink 🙂
Anne says
July 21, 2014 at 4:51 pmThis looks like a refreshing drink on a hot late summer day!
Anne says
July 21, 2014 at 4:51 pmThis looks like a refreshing drink on a hot late summer day!
Serena says
July 21, 2014 at 5:41 pm“Smooshy mess” huh?! (: That made me smile. Love the stories of recipe development…especially when the result looks like a smashing success. YUMMMY!
Serena says
July 21, 2014 at 5:41 pm“Smooshy mess” huh?! (: That made me smile. Love the stories of recipe development…especially when the result looks like a smashing success. YUMMMY!
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:33 amHahah I am good at ‘word fusion!’
melinda says
July 21, 2014 at 6:07 pmcherry and lime go so well together. this sounds really good
melinda says
July 21, 2014 at 6:07 pmcherry and lime go so well together. this sounds really good
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
July 21, 2014 at 6:14 pmCherry and lime are perfect summer flavors! I’ll have to try to make something similar that’s non-alcoholic. Looks way good!
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
July 21, 2014 at 6:14 pmCherry and lime are perfect summer flavors! I’ll have to try to make something similar that’s non-alcoholic. Looks way good!
Sarah Grace says
July 21, 2014 at 8:02 pmYum! I love how easy this recipe is by using a broken up lime bar. Simple and delicious, my favorite!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Sarah Grace says
July 21, 2014 at 8:02 pmYum! I love how easy this recipe is by using a broken up lime bar. Simple and delicious, my favorite!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Dawn says
July 21, 2014 at 8:39 pmThis Sunshine Tequila Cherry and Lime concoctions sounds delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing! I like my mixed drinks to have a little kick.
Dawn says
July 21, 2014 at 8:39 pmThis Sunshine Tequila Cherry and Lime concoctions sounds delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing! I like my mixed drinks to have a little kick.
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:28 amWe could be besties 😉
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
July 21, 2014 at 8:48 pmI’m not a drinker but I do have to applaud your clever use of unused popsicles 🙂 It’s hard to tell how flavors translate into different things so I guess lime-flavored popsicles don’t work too well 😛
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
July 21, 2014 at 8:48 pmI’m not a drinker but I do have to applaud your clever use of unused popsicles 🙂 It’s hard to tell how flavors translate into different things so I guess lime-flavored popsicles don’t work too well 😛
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:27 amIf it was a light lime these bars would be great. But they are soooooo tart. Not even kiddo liked them.
Shell says
July 21, 2014 at 8:50 pmWhat a smart idea to put the bars into a drink. I’ve had them and they are really tart- the drink would be better!
Shell says
July 21, 2014 at 8:50 pmWhat a smart idea to put the bars into a drink. I’ve had them and they are really tart- the drink would be better!
Pam says
July 21, 2014 at 9:02 pmThe cocktail would be too strong for me if I made it like you did. But with some seltzer water or something it would be delicious!
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:27 amI think it would also be good with something like Sprite because of the lemon lime. But, I know they have a lemon or lime seltzer water so I bet that would be good too.
Pam says
July 21, 2014 at 9:02 pmThe cocktail would be too strong for me if I made it like you did. But with some seltzer water or something it would be delicious!
Felicia says
July 21, 2014 at 9:35 pmThis looks refreshing. I love that it can also be a popsicle.
Felicia says
July 21, 2014 at 9:35 pmThis looks refreshing. I love that it can also be a popsicle.
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says
July 21, 2014 at 9:55 pmOK – SO Clever!! What a terrific way to use popsicles and now I’m imagining all types of fruit pop & alcohol combos 🙂 Right now my favorite summer cocktail is Deep Eddy Red Grapefruit & vodka with a few orange slices but your recipe here my become my new favorite 🙂
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:26 amI am behind on the grapefruit game. I have yet to add that to a drink.
Kathy says
July 21, 2014 at 10:09 pmThat looks refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer day!
Carly Anderson says
July 21, 2014 at 11:49 pmThis looks so yummy! I love how you used the Outshine bar!
Candy O. says
July 22, 2014 at 12:25 amLove this drink recipe! Ugh don’t even tell me summer is almost over.. makes me sad!
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:25 amIt does make me sad too because we had some pool issues and are just now getting it going. But, I sure do love Fall!
Candy O. says
July 22, 2014 at 12:25 amLove this drink recipe! Ugh don’t even tell me summer is almost over.. makes me sad!
Liz Mays says
July 22, 2014 at 1:35 amI’d be sipping right alongside ya. I actually usually just do a rum and diet coke though.
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:25 amI love a nice Captain and (diet) Coke!
veronica says
July 22, 2014 at 2:40 amThat looks like a great recipe to try out. I bet they were tasty
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
July 22, 2014 at 4:15 amThat looks very refreshing… thanks for sharing.
chrystal says
July 22, 2014 at 10:24 amYou are very welcome!
Krystal's Kitsch says
July 22, 2014 at 10:21 amYou are speaking my language! This sounds delicious!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
July 22, 2014 at 11:07 amThis looks really refreshing! What a yummy summer treat.
Theresa says
July 22, 2014 at 1:00 pmMmmm! I really love a good cherry lime combo. This sound amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Lori says
July 22, 2014 at 2:52 pmI love a good cocktail. This sounds delicious. I love cherry and lime together.
Debbie Denny says
July 22, 2014 at 3:20 pmThis sound sreally great. I don’t really have a fave but am ready to try new ones.
Tami says
July 22, 2014 at 4:21 pmOhhh…nice. I will definitely try it. My favourite summertime drink is a smoothie. My favourite summertime cocktail is a strawberry daiquiri. 🙂
cam | bibs and baubles says
July 22, 2014 at 5:15 pmI love how refreshing citrus makes everything but I’m such a light weight, I know that tequila will knock me on my booty! LOL!
Rosey says
July 22, 2014 at 5:21 pmSounds like a great summer drink. I like cherry and lime together.
Christie says
July 22, 2014 at 5:30 pmRemind me of a childhood drink I used to have. I like this grown up version better!
Ann Bacciaglia says
July 22, 2014 at 8:47 pmThat sounds so good. I love lime in drinks. YUM~
Amanda Her says
July 22, 2014 at 11:43 pmThat was so creative of you to use the lime bar! Some sparkling water might have been a good addition to dilute it a bit though.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
July 23, 2014 at 9:18 amYummy, yummy! Looks like the perfectly cooling drink for the summer!
Cheryl says
July 23, 2014 at 11:37 amI’m not a drinker – we’re a no alcohol household, but I bet this would be delicoius with diet 7-up. It’s definately going on my no-bake recipe roundup! I’m sure a lot of people will love this! HUGS
Cheryl says
July 23, 2014 at 11:37 amI’m not a drinker – we’re a no alcohol household, but I bet this would be delicoius with diet 7-up. It’s definately going on my no-bake recipe roundup! I’m sure a lot of people will love this! HUGS
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
July 23, 2014 at 4:50 pmI am currently on a trip with JUST my mother and the kids. I could really really… REALLY use one of those about now!
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
July 23, 2014 at 4:50 pmI am currently on a trip with JUST my mother and the kids. I could really really… REALLY use one of those about now!
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
July 25, 2014 at 12:11 pmThis sounds delicious! I love the fact that you used the lime bar as ice cubes!
chrystal says
July 25, 2014 at 1:51 pmI figured it was one way to use up the bars no one wants to eat. 😉
Jocelyn McGaffic says
July 27, 2014 at 12:21 pmLooks yummy for a hot summer day. Thank you for linking up at #MerryMonday.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
July 28, 2014 at 8:20 amIt sounds good to me…I love lime! My husband pretty much only drinks beer as far as alcohol goes, so he probably wouldn’t try it. More for me! Thanks for linking it up with us at FoodieFridays!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
July 28, 2014 at 8:20 amIt sounds good to me…I love lime! My husband pretty much only drinks beer as far as alcohol goes, so he probably wouldn’t try it. More for me! Thanks for linking it up with us at FoodieFridays!
Dina says
July 29, 2014 at 11:43 amthat looks refreshing! Pinning this to creative k kids tasty tuesday board. Thanks for linking up!