Friday, June 26, 2009

Summer Refreshment













As we get into the thick of summer, you might be looking for a great way to cool off. Check out these unique summer cocktails for a burst of refreshment!

P.S: If you like them, you may even consider adding it to your wedding menu as a tasty signature drink for your guests to enjoy!

Queensparke Swizzle
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • .75 ounces simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 brown sugar cube
  • 1 handful mint
  1. Add mint into a shaker and muddle
  2. Add lime juice, simple syrup, and brown sugar cube into the shaker and fill with ice
  3. Shake vigorously 6 - 8 seconds
  4. Strain ingredients into a glass tree-quarters full of crushed ice
  5. Add bitters and top with crushed ice
  6. Garnish with a mint sprig
Platino Fresco

  • 2 ounces 100% blue agave tequila
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice.75 ounces simple syrup
  • 3 slices cucumber
  • 1 handful mint
  1. Add cucumber and mint into shaker and muddle
  2. Add tequila, lime juice, and simple srup into the shaker and fill with ice
  3. Shake vigorously for 6 - 8 seconds
  4. Strain ingredients over fresh ice in a glass (may also be served up)
  5. Garnish with a cucumber slice with a mint sprig through the center

Gold & Delicious

  • 2 ounces applejack brandy
  • .75 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • .75 ounces clover honey syrup
  1. Add all ingredients into a shaker and fill with ice
  2. Shake vigorously for 6 - 8 seconds
  3. Strain ingredients into a glass
  4. Garnish with a fan of apple slices

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