Summer's Signature Cocktails
Mixology and signature drinks are raising the bar (literally). Below are some of our favorite summer cocktails for your next wedding or event.
Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade
Recipe
For the Blackberry Simple Syrup:
12 ounces fresh blackberries
½ cup sugar
For the Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade:
7.5 ounces whiskey
7.5 ounces lemon juice
1 large rosemary sprig
6 ounces blackberry simple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Blackberry Simple Syrup:
Put the blackberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until blackberries have softened and you have a thick syrup.
Strain syrup through a mesh sieve to separate any seeds or lumps from the syrup. You can discard the leftover pulp, although I like to freeze it in ice cube trays and pop a cube or two in smoothies.
Let syrup cool on the counter for 20 minutes or so before you make the drinks.
For the Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade
Combine all ingredients in a large shaker and add a handful or two of ice cubes. Depending on the size of your shaker, you may have to shake the drinks in two batches.
Shake to combine and chill drinks.
Pour over ice into glasses and serve.
LAVENDER LEMON DROP
Recipe
2 oz Tru Organic Lemon Vodka
1 oz fresh lemon juice/lemon peel
1 Tbsp simple syrup
1 Lavender sprig for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Lightly muddle the lavender and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and other ingredients.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lavender sprig/lemon peel.
Moscow Mules in Copper Cups
Recipe
2oz Vodka
1/2 oz Lime Juice
5oz Ginger Beer
Sprig of mint and lime for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill your Copper mugs with ice
Pour in Vodka, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer
Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime slices
Place copper mugs in the freezer so they would be ice cold beforehand
Have a fun summer!
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