Fine Living Friday: Summer Cocktails
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Margaritas! Juleps! Crushes!
Yes, please! This weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer and we can't wait to mix up a batch of light and bright summer cocktails to share with friends. If you're looking for some libation inspiration on this #finelivingfriday, we've got you covered.
Below are a few recipes we’ll be trying out for ourselves!
For a full list of the 35 Best Summer Cocktails to Enjoy this Season, visit TownandCountryMag.com.
Water Lilies
Ingredients
1.5 oz Grey Goose Citron vodka
.5 oz raspberry syrup
.5 oz St. Germain liqueur
1.5 oz sparkling wine
.25 lime juice
Instructions
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a wine glass. Garnish with frozen raspberries.
Courtesy of New York City's Casa Lever Gardens
Hendrick’s Gin Julep
Ingredients
2.5 oz Hendrick’s Gin
.75 oz syrup
4-6 Mint Leaves
Instructions
Express & add mint leaves to a glass. Top with Crushed ice and add liquid ingredients. Churn together well and top with more ice. Garnish with Mint Sprig & cucumber slices.
Courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin.
Watermelon Jalapeño Clicquot Rich
Ingredients
5-6 large ice cubes
2-3 cubes of watermelon
2-3 slices of jalepeño
1 bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rich champagne
Instructions
Place 5 ice cubes in a large wine glass, add cubes of watermelon, sprinkle in jalapeño slices, and top off with Veuve Clicquot Rich.
Courtesy of Veuve Clicquot.
Blackberry Mint Julep
Ingredients
2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
.5 oz Chambord
.75 oz fresh lime juice
.5 oz demerara syrup
5 muddled blackberries
6 mint leaves
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a shaker and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a blackberry.
Courtesy of Bay Kitchen Bar in East Hampton, New York
Strawberry Crush
Ingredients
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz sour mix
3 bar spoons good quality strawberry jam
2-3 dashes rhubarb bitters
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake with ice, double strain, pour into a coupe (preferably a 5 oz coupe). Top with a dry Prosecco and finish with a lemon and lime twist.
Courtesy of Rally Pizza in Vancouver, Washington
Tequila Mockingbird
Ingredients
2 oz Don Julio Blanco tequila
.5 oz Aperol
.5 oz St. Germain
1.5 oz grapefruit juice
Instructions
Muddle 4 basil leaves in a shaker with St. Germain. Add ice, tequila, and grapefruit juice. Shake ingredients with ice, strain, and pour into a martini glass. Add the Aperol as a float on top, and garnish with a basil leaf.
Courtesy of Aspen Kitchen
