Summer Drinks!

Summer is in full swing! Whether you are enjoying lazy days by the pool, family picnics, barbeques or trips to the beach, everyone enjoys a refreshing beverage especially during the dog days of summer!    Why not make a tantalizing cocktail for your next family and friend get- together!

I have a few recipes I would like to share that are easy to make and impressive!  So grab your favorite glass, some ice, pull up a chair and relax!  

All-American Lemonade

 

Ingredients:

·       1.5 oz  vodka

·       Lemonade of your choice

Method:

Pour vodka over ice in a glass and just add lemonade.
Add mint sprig garnish if desired.
Garnish: Mint Sprig
Glass: Collins

The Poolside:

 

Ingredients

·       1 oz  vodka

·       1/2 oz peach schnapps

·       1/2 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur

·       2 oz cranberry juice

·       2 oz fresh orange juice

·       1 oz fresh sour mix

Method:

Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
Shake, strain and pour into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.

Garnish: Orange slice
Glass: Hurricane

Mixologist: Darren West

 

Tito’s Tropical

 

Ingredients:

·       1 oz vodka

·       1 oz coconut rum

·       2 oz Pineapple juice

·       1/4 oz triple sec

·       Splash of cranberry juice

Method:
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
Shake, strain and pour over fresh ice into a Collins glass or pour straight up into a martini glass.
Garnish and serve. 

Garnish: Orange Wedge and Cherry
Glass: Collins or Martini
Mixologist: Cat Mitlenberger

Palm Beach Cocktail

Ingredients:

·       1 1/2 oz vodka

·       1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice

·       1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

·       1/2 oz simple syrup

·       1/2 oz Marie Brizard Crème de Cassis

Method:
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, strain and pour into cocktail glass and serve.

Garnish: Orange Zest
Glass: Martini

Fountain of Youth

Ingredients:

·       1 1/2 oz vodka

·       3/4 oz St. Germain

·       3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

·       2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves

·       2 oz Mionetto Prosecco

Method:
In cocktail glass add vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice and the leaves from 1 mint sprig.
Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain over crushed ice.
Top with Prosecco.

Garnish: Remaining mint sprig and orange wheel
Glass: Highball

Of course, all of the drinks listed can be made as non-alcoholic beverages as well! Don't forget to stay hydrated and enjoy responsibly :-)