Summer is just another reason to splurge on beach vacations, summer fashion, and a lot of summer food - all directed towards keeping us cool and chilled out in the hot months. It is also a time when the number of things we drink go up a few notches - summer coolers, cold coffee, juices, lemonades, and so on. Oh, and then there summer cocktails, somehow made even more enjoyable with the weather. The idea with summer cocktails isn't just to get that happy buzz but also to refresh us during a hot, hot day.
Brunch, nightcaps, evening soiree, no matter what the occasion or time, a couple of summer cocktails hurt no one, really. And the best part, they can easily be mixed up at home. Don't believe us? Try these at home.
White Wine Sangria
What You Need: White wine + summer fruits cut and cubed (apple, watermelon, pineapple) + lime soda
Get the wine out, and for good measure add a bit of vodka or brandy to it. Then add sliced fruits to the mix. If you prefer your sangria on a sweeter side, add some sugar syrup to the mix. You can keep the mix overnight in the fridge for optimum taste. When serving, add some lime soda.
Cucumber Mint punch
What You Need: Some mint, cucumber, lime + gin + tonic water
Muddle some mint, lemon and sugar with a muddler to make a fine concentration. Keep aside. Add cucumber slices to a blender and make a fine paste. Once done, Add both mixes to a glass, hearty portion of gin (or vodka), tonic water to your liking and top with tonic water.
Whiskey Lemonade
What You Need: Whiskey + honey + basil (or rosemary)+ water + lemon
Make a honey syrup by heating some honey and water in a pan. Add the herb of your choice and let it simmer for a bit for the flavor to spread. Fill a glass with ice, whiskey, and soda. Once the syrup has cooled down, add a bit of it to the mix in the glass and voila! Garnish with the leftover herb.
Nice and easy does it. Salud.
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