The warm weather is approaching and what is better than enjoying a refreshing drink under the sun? There are many choices on the Beverage Universe website to prepare yourself for days of warmth, but you can also change it up by creating mixed drinks out of them! These 5 recipes will set you up for a relaxing day on your hammock.
Tennessee’s Whistlin’ Dixie
This drink is one of the easiest to make and will for sure keep you cool and satisfied. You’ll need is 2 oz. of Dixie Southern Vodka and 3 oz. of fruit punch, shake with ice, top it with some club soda or Sprite, and squeeze a lime!
An Easy Breezy is as easy as it sounds! Grab a glass, add 1 ½ part Courvoisier V.S. Cognac, 4 parts cranberry juice, and an orange slice. Pour the cognac in the glass first, then add ice, the cranberry juice, and pop the orange slice in there and there you go, Eazy Breezy.
Blueberry Ginger Mojito Pitcher
What is better than one drink? A pitcher! For this, you’ll need ¼ cup of grated fresh ginger, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of cold water to make the ginger syrup. For the mojito, you’ll need 1 cup of blueberries, 1 lime (cut into wedges), 20-24 fresh min leaves, 4 oz. of ginger simple syrup, 4 oz. of vodka, 5 oz. of club soda, ice, and blueberries and mint leaves for garnish! Find the full directions here!
For this delicious, fruity drink, you will need ¼ cup of seedless watermelon cubes, ¼ cup of pineapple cubes, 1 lime (cut into wedges), ice cubes, 3 shots of white rum, ½ cup of pineapple juice (or mix it up with pineapple orange banana juice), and a dash of sugar cane syrup or simple syrup. Check out the step-by-step, here!
Raspberry Limeade with Lavender and Mint
Raspberry, limeade, lavender, and mint, oh my! Doesn’t that sound refreshing and delicious? If you want to make this for your next party, or just to relax in the sun, you’ll need: 1 cup of sugar, 6 sprigs of fresh lavender, 6 sprigs of fresh mint (and some extra for garnish), 1 pint of raspberries, 1 cup of fresh lime juice, and 1 quart of seltzer water or sparkling water. Follow the straight-forward directions, here.
As the weather begins to get warmer, you’ll find yourself craving drinks that taste great as well as cool you off. These 5 mixed drinks will surely do the trick! For all of your beverage needs, browse through our website and contact us!
Sources:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/08/5-great-warm-weather-cocktails.html
https://mom.me/lifestyle/572-9-warm_weather-cocktails/
https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/packages/best-summer-and-grilling-recipes/summer-party-recipes/photos/best-summer-drink-and-cocktail-recipes
