HOUSTON – Cheers to summertime!
Stay cool in the Houston heat and humidity with this tasty menu from Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV.
She shared some refreshing cocktails and seasonal dishes from local restaurants recently on Houston Life.
Here’s a look at some of her summer favorites.
Pina Colada with a Texas Twist
This drink is a different twist on the classic frozen cocktail. Her version mixes Texas Beer with the classic ingredients of a pina colada. You can even mix it right there in the beer bottle if you want (of course, make sure it’s only half full when you do it).
Ingredients: 1/2 bottle Texas Beer, 2oz Light Rum, 1oz Cream of Coconut, 3oz pineapple juice, 1oz fresh squeezed lime juice and 1 wedge lime
You can find the full recipe HERE.
If you’re looking for a non-alcohol beverage to offer party guests at your next happy hour, TÖST is an alcohol free, dry, sparkling refresher perfect for every occasion.
Patton also recommends this white wine for summer meals - Josh Seaswept, a sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio blend.
Summer Dining Guide
Here’s a look at some of her favorite summer dishes from some of H-town’s finest.
Phat Eatery
She recommends their award-winning Kerabu Prawns, featuring chilled prawns with a pickled mango papaya slaw, topped with toasted peanuts and black sesame, dressed with a sweet tangy glaze.
These things are monstrous! On her show, it took Patton more than a minute to finish chewing!
Phat Eatery has two locations in Katy and The Woodlands.
The Houstonian
If you’re a sangria fan, this white sangria from Arbor Grill is perfect for summertime sips. It’s made with fresh fruit, white wine and apple juice.
You can find the full recipe HERE.
For a lighter bite, she recommends the quinoa-crusted salmon at Tribute at The Houstonian.
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen
This next dish is a real seasonal favorite - only available on the menu during the summer months - it’s a chilled Hungarian sour cherry soup.
Click HERE to see what else is on their menu.
Patton also shared her favorite accessories to dress up your summer tablescape from Kuhl-Linscomb.
Tanji Patton is the host of Goodtaste with Tanji airing Sunday at 5:30 a.m. on KPRC 2.