Add Drama

If you can track down black lemons (ask for "loomi" your local food market), you can create a dramatic twist on this drink. Black lemons are technically dried limes and have an intense yet refreshing citrus taste. Add a few wedges to the glass to show off the rind's unique black color. For a deeper effect, add a spoonful of activated charcoal!

Try Other Fruits

Pink lemonade is often made with grapefruits, or you can try strawberries for a sweeter touch. Consider mixing flavors here (lemon pairs well with a surprising variety of fruits!). 

Play With Colors

Try mixing butterfly pea flower tea with your lemonade. The acid of the citrus changes the tea from a deep blue to vivid purples and pinks. One way to really play with this is to freeze the tea into ice cubes. As they melt in the glass of lemonade, watch as a rainbow unfurls in your glass!

Tantalize Your Taste Buds

If you and your guests are adventurous foodies looking to go beyond regular sweetly tart flavors, try experimenting with savory, spicy, and bitter notes. You can add bruised basil leaves to your lemonade, slices of jalapeno for kick, or fresh lavender for intriguing floral-herbal tones.

Springtime Presentation

For a playful presentation of your glass of lemonade, float a few flowers on top. A number of flowers that bloom in the spring are edible, like cherry blossoms! 

Taste the Sweet Life

Residents of Denver apartments love to get a little creative with their food and drinks, especially with our convenient location near many amenities and food stores, where you can get your raw ingredients! Visit our website to view our floor plan or view our galleries.

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4 Must-Try Summer Cocktails 

Move beyond an ice cold beer or sangria and instead enjoy one of these smile-inducing cocktails that are sure to make your taste buds dance with delight. 

#1. Finger-Stirred Negroni

• 1 oz. Tanqueray gin.
• 1 oz. Campari.
• 1 oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth.

Pour all ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker. Stir the ingredients with your finger. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.

#2. The Paloma Picante 

• 2 oz. El Mayor Blanco tequila.
• 1 oz. habanero nectar.
• 3 oz. grapefruit soda.
• 4 cubes ruby red grapefruit.

Muddle the grapefruit cubes together in a rocks glass. Add crushed ice, tequila, and nectar. Stir together and serve with a splash of grapefruit soda on top. 

#3. The Close Shave 

• 1 oz. New Amsterdam vodka.
• 1.5 oz. Elderflower liqueur.
• 1 dash Prosecco.

Combine elderflower and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Shake, strain, and pour into a chilled martini glass. Add a splash of Prosecco, garnish with fresh rosemary, and enjoy. 

#4. Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri 

• 3 cups fresh strawberries (halved).
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
• 1/2 can frozen limeade. 
• 10 standard sized ice cubes.

Mix the powdered sugar and strawberries together in a bowl. Place the limeade, ice cubes, and half of the strawberries into a blender. Begin to blend, adding strawberries whenever there is room in the blender. Blend until the texture is smooth, serve, and enjoy! 

Enjoy Summer Cocktails in Denver Today

Whether you want to enjoy an evening of cocktails with your friends on your balcony or enjoy an afternoon drink before heading out on the town, The Apartments at Denver Place offers the perfect setting for relaxing with friends throughout the entire Colorado summer. To learn more about leasing an apartment, contact a member of The Apartments at Denver Place team today.

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Just like humans, pets can become dehydrated and overheated, especially during sweltering summer temperatures. Dogs in particular only sweat from non-furry areas like their paws and nose, so excessive heat can impact them very quickly. Here are four tips for keeping your furry friends cool this summer.

1.  Walk Pets During Cooler Hours

If it feels too hot for a walk to you, it’s definitely too hot for pets. Consider scheduling walks for early in the morning and in the evening once the air and pavement have cooled off a bit. Avoid outings in midday, as hot asphalt can burn pets' tender paws. When walks during hot temps are necessary, keep your pup on the grass whenever possible. Bring along a collapsible bowl and a bottle of water to keep pets hydrated during long walks.

2.  Provide Pets with Shade Outdoors

If you plan to head take your pet on an outdoor adventure to a nearby lake or for a mountain hike, plan ahead to provide shade for both humans and pets. Bring along a tarp, shade screen or cloth and string it up to create a shelter from the sun's unforgiving rays. It’s important to remember that even with shade, dehydration and overheating can occur after extended periods. Bring along ample water, and be aware of any sign that your pet is uncomfortable.

3.  Have Fun With Water Elements

Pets who enjoy water can take respite in a number of pet-friendly Denver parks that have water features like ponds, lakes, puppy pools and water sprinklers. However, it’s important to avoid letting your pup drink water from certain watering holes, as there may be toxic blue-green algae present. Keep an eye on pets while in the water, and don’t allow them to stray too far from shore.

4.  Invest in Summer Grooming

If your pet has a longer coat, a professional grooming to lighten the fur load this summer could help your furry friend—even cats—feel much cooler. Be sure to talk to the groomer to ensure that the hair isn’t cut too short, as pets can sunburn just as easily as humans do. Invest in a pet-safe sunscreen to utilize before long walks or summer outings.

Looking for pet-friendly apartments in Denver, CO? Come and see the exciting floor plans available at The Apartments at Denver Place today.

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5 Tasty Coleslaw Ideas

1. Want coleslaw that’s refreshing? In the summertime, something fresh and cool inside your mouth is always welcome. Why not try coleslaw made with apple, celery, and fennel. Thinly sliced apple adds sweetness, thinly chopped celery adds a crunch, and sprinkled fennel imparts a bit of lightness. Mix these things into your own recipe or try bon appetit’s recipe.

2. Want coleslaw with a kick? Spicy and extra healthy is coleslaw made with kimchi. This spicy kimchi slaw recipe offers a lot of taste in each bite, from Sriracha sauce to seasoned rice vinegar to toasted sesame seeds. It goes well with a juicy hamburger right off the grill.

3. Want coleslaw that’s creamy and nicely paired with spicy barbecue? Try this creamy, cool coleslaw made with your traditional mayonnaise base and added sour cream and sugar to taste. It’s almost the same as what you ate as a kid.

4. Want some colorful slaw? This broccoli slaw pops with color. Using thinly sliced broccoli florets, currants, red onion, toasted almonds, and a traditional mayonnaise base, this slaw is easy, light, and delectable. You won’t feel guilty using the mayonnaise because of all the goodness that goes into it.

5. Want some grilled coleslaw? That’s right. If you’re going to a barbecue, why not grill the cabbage. This recipe is mouth-watering. Grilled cabbage freshened up with chopped parsley and orange zest and sweetened with a bit of sugar adds a twist to this summer coleslaw.

Display Your Slaw This Summer

All you need now is a gathering. There’s nothing better than spending quality fun with people you care about. If you don’t have a barbecue or party planned, host a small get-together yourself and let coleslaw be the main attraction.

If you want to learn more about our available one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in Denver, give our office a call today! 

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