Coconut Water Watermelon Spritzer

Watermelon. The sweetest, most divine creation on planet Earth. Am I right!? So fresh, so summery, so juicy. The minute the weather starts getting warmer I am craving all things watermelon! I probably eat it one way or another every day in the summer. I can't get enough, and why should I? It may be over 90% water, but it's still packed with nutrients! It has more lycopene than tomatoes, which is an essential antioxidant that fights diseases and even prevents cancer. Watermelon is known to reduce soreness, bloating and swelling, and since it's mostly water, it hydrates you to the max! How could you not love it? So, let's make sure you're getting all that lyco (I shorten everything, didn't you know?!), and enjoy the vitamin-packed fruit-- juice it, eat as a snack, add it to your salad-- the possibilities are endless.

When Thirsty Buddha came out wth their Sparkling Coconut Water with Watermelon I knew it would make the perfect electrolyte-packed sip for summer. Coconut water is amazing for hydration, and coconuts protect the heart, fighting disease and inflammation. Try making this easy drink at home for a super simple, refreshing mocktail, or spice it up as a summer cocktail! Perfect for all your summer entertaining needs!

Recipe (makes 2 servings):

Ingredients:
1-2 cups watermelon chunks
4 finger piece of cucumber
1/4 cup mint leaves
juice of 1 lime

1 can of Thirsty Buddha Sparkling Coconut Water with Watermelon

Directions:
1. Place watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves and lime juice in a blender and blend on high until combined.
2. Fill two glasses half way with the watermelon juice.
3. Top off with Thirsty Buddha Sparkling Coconut Water with Watermelon

** If you find your watermelon juice blend too chunky you could always strain it through a cheesecloth.

P.S. How to pick the perfect watermelon

Graduation Party

All week leading up to the party I had been a nervous wreck, hoping that the forecasted thundershowers would not become a reality. When I woke up on the day of, to a text message from my friend that read "Yayyy!", I knew luck was on our side. I could not have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate my graduation with my loved ones, who really have supported me and have stuck by my side. It was an amazing, heart-warming feeling, and one that I will always remember. Once again, I was so overwhelmed and caught up in the moment that I barely took any photos, but hopefully you can get an idea of how special this day was through these few. Sipping cocktails, combining both family and friends in one vicinity, and photobooth fun- this will definitely be added to my list of most memorable days! 

{using leftover rods from this project, and sparkly paper, I made some stir sticks/drink flags}

{the beautiful cake that just so happened to coordinate with my dress and accessories}

{gold accents were present; as seen with the super balloons and DIY jars}

{having so much fun in the Photo Booth with best friends}