Eat, Sip, and Be Merry
Summer parties are in full swing and we’re once again asking friends and family “what can I bring??” Not to fret, Zoom Out has you covered. We’ve artfully crafted this simple food and beverage pairing for you, sure to satisfy even the pickiest picnickers.
Starting off with none other than our own Zoom Out Mushroom Tea. The Reishi Red blend is tangy and bold, made with reishi, lemon, and hibiscus. For this recipe, we’re leaning into the subtle notes of citrus with this Honey-Citrus Reishi Tea (adapted from this Taste of Home recipe).
Ingredients
4 servings of steeped Reishi Red mushroom tea
2 medium navel oranges
2 medium lemons
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
1/2 liter ginger ale, chilled
Ice
Directions
Pour prepared & cooled mushroom tea into a pitcher. Peel and section 1 orange and 1 lemon; add to tea. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Cut remaining orange and lemon into slices; freeze.
Just before serving, strain and discard fruit from tea. Stir in ginger ale. Serve with frozen fruit slices and ice.
Being the super guest (or host) that you are, you know any beverage can be elevated when paired with a side dish. To complement the sweet citrus reishi tea, we recommend a summer favorite, like this watermelon salad from Love&Lemons. This fresh and flavor-packed salad is an absolute summer staple. You can swap out the feta for Violife’s vegan coconut-based feta alternative if you want to make this dish completely vegan-friendly. Click here for the full recipe.
Taking time to nourish your body and celebrate all the joys that the summer has to offer is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. We hope you try out these recipes and enjoy the dog days of summer with your loved ones. Cheers!