Fun with Bridesmaids pt. 3 -- Croissants and Lemonades

We saved our favorite drinks to share with you for last. Aren't these photos of these spritzers divine? Mangos, lemons and grapefruits are the main focus of these drinks. Not only are they delicious and easy to make, they look beautiful!! The drinks also pair well with the salty bites of the prosciutto and gruyere croissants. So, so delectable!

Styling: wildpearblog

Recipe

Simple syrup (complete recipe used for both the Mango Lemonade and Grapefruit Spritzer)

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Directions: Combine the equal parts water and sugar and heat just until the sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to boil then lower the heat to a simmer until the mixture looks oily and has a nice sheen, about 3-5 minutes. Then let the simple syrup cool completely before adding to drinks. 

Mango Lemonade

2 mangoes, pureed

juice of 2 lemons

1/2 simple syrup mixture (recipe above)

6-7 cups filtered water

Directions: Combine mango puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and water to taste. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve or serve with ice.

Grapefruit Lemonade Spritzer

juice of 2 ruby red grapefruits (this gives the drink an absolutely beautiful color!)

juice of 2 lemons

1/2 simple syrup mixture (recipe above)

1 750-mL bottle of Pellegrino, or other sparkling water

Directions: Combine juices, simple syrup, and sparkling water. Stir to combine.  Chill until ready to serve or serve with ice.

Proscuitto Gruyere Croissants

Recipe and croissant-making technique from alexandracooks.

Ingredients

Pastry

1/4 cup warm water

1/2 cup milk at room temperature

1 package (2.25 tsp) rapid rise yeast

1 large egg at room temperature

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp sugar

1 cup (8oz) unsalted butter, cold, cut into thin slices

filling

8-16 thin slices of prosciutto or smoked ham (depending on how many croissants you are making, 1 slice per croissant)

4 oz (1/2 cup) Gruyere or similar cheese, cut into matchstick-sized pieces, about 3 pieces per croissant

egg wash

1 egg beaten with 2 Tbsp of milk

Visit the lovely alexandracooks for the directions and technique.

xoxo,

the wild pair