Check out Sarah's video! www.youtube.com/sarahheartsdesign Sarah's blog: www.sarahhearts.com FIND ME HERE! :D Instagram: Strawburry17 Twitter: www.twitter.com/strawburry17 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strawburry17 Lifeburry: www.youtube.com/Lifeburry Tumblr: www.strawburry17.tumblr.com Store: www.districtlines.com/strawburry17 Plushies: www.throwboy.com/strawburry17 Graphics by Christian Camarena: www.twitter.com/c_camarena Recipes: PINEAPPLE COOLER 1 large (about 4 pounds) fresh pineapple 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar 11 sprig(s) fresh lavender, rosemary, or lemon verbena 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice Directions Cut the peel from the pineapple, remove the core, and cut the fruit into 1-inch pieces. Place the fruit in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse until the pineapple is crushed but not pureed. Transfer to a large nonreactive pot, add the sugar, 4 cups water, and 3 herb sprigs. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Gently press the solids to extract the juice. Cool and stir in the lemon juice. Serve over ice garnished with the remaining herb sprigs. For the 2nd drink you're going to need: Ingredients WATERMELON COOLER 3 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon ¾ cup sugar ½ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 2 cups white grape juice 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel ¾ cup fresh lime juice, chilled 32 ounce (4 cups) club soda, chilled Fresh mint sprigs (optional) Watermelon wedges or balls (optional) Directions 1.Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve; discard pulp. 2.In a large bowl combine sugar and mint. Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl. Add grape juice, lime peel, lime juice, and watermelon puree, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in club soda. Serve in glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges or balls. Serve immediately. Makes 9 servings.

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