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Summer-y sips
With their fresh, fruity flavors, summer signature cocktails mirror the excitement of the season. Whether you want to tie the season into your reception theme or are looking for a charming way to keep your guests cool, these signature cocktails get the job done in style.
The Perfect Pair
This cranberry pear Prosecco cocktail recipe is amazingly refreshing with a delicate fizz.
Ingredients
- 1 - 750 ml bottle of Prosecco
- Cranberry juice
- Pear nectar
- Pear slices for garnish
Instructions
Fill a flute halfway with Prosecco. Fill 1/3 of the flute with cranberry juice. Fill 1/3 of the flute with pear nectar. Top off with more Prosecco. Garnish with a pear slice.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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Something Blue-Berry Mojito
Blueberries, rum, mint and orange. What more do you need?
Ingredients
- 4 oz. silver Rum
- 2 oz. simple syrup
- 2 oz. lime juice
- 1/4 c. blueberries
- 20 mint leaves
- Orange bitters
- Ice
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries, mint and simple syrup. Add Rum, lime juice, bitters and ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. In a glass fill with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with mint and blueberries.
Serving size: 2 | Total time: 15 minutes | Difficulty level: Intermediate
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Marry Me Mule
An ice cold Moscow Mule with blackberries and mint will be delightful in summer.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 oz. Vodka
- 4-1/2 oz. ginger beer
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 4 fresh blackberries
- 2 mint leaves
- Ice
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, add blackberries and muddle them to release juice. Add in mint leaves and continue to muddle. Add Vodka, ginger beer and lime juice into the cocktail shaker. Shake a few times to combine ingredients. Pour drink into an ice-filled mug. Garnish with mint leaves.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 10 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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A Match Made in Heaven
Gin is amazing in summer. Peach and lemon make it extra refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Gin
- 1/2 peach, sliced
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 3/4 oz. lemon juice
- 3 sprigs of mint for garnish
Instructions
In a shaker, muddle peach slices, mint, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Strain cocktail into a glass. Garnish with mint.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 10 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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Punch-a-Palooza
Who doesn't love watermelon in summer sunshine? Surprise your guests with a sweet and spicy summer cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 1-1/2 oz. pineapple juice
- 1-1/2 oz. watermelon juice
- 1-2 jalepeño slices
- Watermelon slice for garnish
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, add jalapeños, pineapple juice, watermelon juice and Vodka. Muddle the ingredients. Add ice into the shaker. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into glass and top with ice. Garnish with a watermelon slice.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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Bourbon Belle
This summer twist on a classic whiskey sour is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1-1/2 oz. frozen pureed peaches
- Mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker add ice. Add bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice and pureed peaches. Shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint .
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
