For those warm summer nights, when the pool, tiki and landscaping lights come on, the sun has just set, and you want to just sit back and relax by the quiet of the evening…what better way than to make yourself a beautiful tropical refreshing drink, whether it has alcohol in it or not, to me, besides the tropical flavor of the fruit juices or whatever you chose, the garnish just makes the drink, which can include the glass rimmers. We’ve all seen or purchased them one time or another. I’ve added a few pictures of some tropical drinks, which I just love. And for those rimmers, they are better if you make them yourself. A few that my family and I like are so simple to make and you can keep them in nice glass container and they will stay fresh for some time in the refrigerator.
Coconut Rimmer - roasted lightly coconut from the bag in the oven until golden brown. Allow to cool, place in food processor until finely ground, place in bowl and mix equal parts granulated sugar. This is great as a rimmer or lay gently on top of a Pina Colada.
Mojito Rimmer – place the green peel of 3 limes in food processor until blended to a finely course texture. Place either in the microwave to dry out, not burn. Or allow to dry naturally. Mix thoroughly with sugar to the taste you prefer.
Fruit Rimmer – select any of your favorite dried fruit, mix until finely course texture in food processor, remove as much moisture as possible, but not completely, mix thoroughly with sugar to your taste. This is great on any type of tropical drink. Again, it can be gently placed on top of the drink itself, if desired.
Sit back, relax, look at the stars and enjoy the evening!!!
Coconut Rimmer - roasted lightly coconut from the bag in the oven until golden brown. Allow to cool, place in food processor until finely ground, place in bowl and mix equal parts granulated sugar. This is great as a rimmer or lay gently on top of a Pina Colada.
Mojito Rimmer – place the green peel of 3 limes in food processor until blended to a finely course texture. Place either in the microwave to dry out, not burn. Or allow to dry naturally. Mix thoroughly with sugar to the taste you prefer.
Fruit Rimmer – select any of your favorite dried fruit, mix until finely course texture in food processor, remove as much moisture as possible, but not completely, mix thoroughly with sugar to your taste. This is great on any type of tropical drink. Again, it can be gently placed on top of the drink itself, if desired.
Sit back, relax, look at the stars and enjoy the evening!!!
