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It’s almost summer, which means it’s officially outdoor entertaining season. Get ready to throw some burgers on the grill and invite over the friends and family for an evening of fun outdoors. Of course, you’ll definitely need to have a cocktail or two on hand to keep everyone refreshed. If you need a few ideas before you invite guests to a soiree at your Oswego, OR, apartments, try one of these delicious cocktails that are sure to please.
Strawberry Wine Punch
This simple punch only has three ingredients and some strawberries for a garnish. Mix it up in no time for a fruity, summery drink that guests will love.
What You’ll Need:
- ½ liter of lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1 bottle of moscato, chilled
- 1 10-ounce can of frozen Bacardi strawberry daiquiri mix; make sure it’s thawed
- Some fresh strawberries to use for garnish
How to Make It:
Mix the daiquiri mix and wine in a large pitcher. Then add soda, mixing well. Pour over ice and garnish with the fresh strawberries.
Mint Vodka Limeade
Limeade is a summertime favorite, and while this cocktail takes a little more time, it’s so worth it. Mix it up ahead of time, and it’ll be ready to serve when it’s time to enjoy all your barbecue favorites.
What You’ll Need:
- 8 cups of cold water
- 8–16 ounces of vodka, to taste or desired strength
- 4 lemons or limes (use both for super great flavor)
- Limes and lemons for garnish, if desired
- ½ to ¾ cup of sugar or honey to sweeten, to taste
- Ice cubes
- Leaves from a medium-sized bunch of fresh mint
How to Make It:
Quarter the limes and/or lemons, placing in the blender with 2 cups of water, honey/sugar, half the mint leaves, and some ice. Blend until lemons/limes have been crushed and the mixture is whitish and foamy. Strain; then add the rest of the water. Stir in vodka to the desired strength. Serve over ice, garnishing with remaining lime slices and mint leaves.
Beach-Bum With Rum Punch
This is the adult version of fruit punch, and it’s super easy to throw it together ahead of time for your barbecue.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 can of lemonade
- 1 32-ounce bottle of orange juice
- 1 32-ounce bottle of cranberry juice
- 1 32-ounce bottle of pineapple juice
- 1 750-ml bottle of white rum
- 12 ounces of water
How to Make It:
Place the ingredients in a gallon-size pitcher or another container. Shake it up well to combine and refrigerate. Serve chilled with or without ice.
With these delightful, refreshing cocktails, your barbecue is sure to be a success. Do you have friends coming over looking for apartments in Oswego, OR? If so, have them contact our office today to find out what options are available.
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Is morning a busy time at your apartment? Tired of grabbing unhealthy meals from vending machines and fast food places on your way to work? This sounds like a job for breakfasts you can bake ahead of time!
Hearty Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Fruit and Nut Bars
Start with a batter base: Mix 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup self-rising flour, 1/2 cup water or milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg.
Now the fun part: Customize your recipe! Throw in 1/2 cup fruit like dried cranberries, chopped apples, and bananas. Add 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.). Top with cinnamon to taste.
Press the dough flat into a greased pan and bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cut into bars when cool.
Eggy 'Muffins'
Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Line it with tortillas or slices of bread, tearing them as needed to make them fit. Spoon into each muffin cooked veggies like broccoli, corn, or cherry tomatoes. Up the protein count by topping it off with cooked hamburger or black beans. Finally, bind everything together by filling the tins to the 2/3 mark with beaten eggs (about 1 egg for every 2 muffins).
Bake at 400 degrees until eggs are set, 5-10 minutes. Then reheat and eat.
Hearty Waffles
While your greased waffle iron is heating, make the batter. Mix 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup butter or oil, and 2 cups milk.
Sounds like a basic waffle, right? Now it's time to make them heartier. Add 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter or your favorite protein powder (chocolate and coffee flavors work great here). You can also up the heart-healthy fiber by adding 1/2 cup mashed bananas or sweet potatoes. Blend until smooth and cook in the waffle iron. Try not to eat them all when they’re piping hot, you need to save some for breakfast!
Psst: If you don’t have a waffle iron, these also make excellent pancakes.
Hearty Breakfasts and Healthy Mountain Air
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