Hey Amy!

Star Wars fans got their very own cookbook in 1998.  I have noticed a huge resurgence of this cookbook in the last few years at places like Urban Outfitters.  I am happy to use mine (I actually have three, all gifts) when the need arises as it has this week.

I got to thinking, well rather, obsessing about refreshing drinks.  See, it’s very warm here and I am constantly drinking.  Drinking plenty of water but also looking for that one sip that will simply hit the spot.  It was then I remembered the chapter of drinks in the cookbook (possibly triggered by walking past UO down the street and there the cookbook was in the window) and thought I would share this delicious recipe.  It will be perfect to make in large batches this weekend for your Independence Day celebration.  Party with this Yoda would.

Ingredients:

3 limes
3 Tbsp. sugar, more if you have a sweet tooth
1 c. sparkling water
1 scoop lime sherbet or sorbet

Cut each lime in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup.  Once you have 1/4 c. juice, place in pitcher with the sugar.  Stir until the sugar dissolves.  Add water and stir until mixed.  Taste and add more sugar, if desired.

Scoop sherbet into a tall glass, and pour in the lime water.  Serve immediately.  Sometimes with vodka.

I multiplied this recipe by 10 and made a punch bowl full for a cookout.  It was a huge hit before and after someone spiked it with vodka.  Enjoy!

xo–me

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