Ever since I made the Red White & Blue Sports Drink Popsicles for , I've been sort of obsessed with icy foods and drinks. At the heart of the summer it's almost impossible to feel fully hydrated and I feel like I'm visiting the freezer for crushed ice in water all day long.
I am for the most part a wine and beer guy, but every now and again I reach for something a bit stiffer. In the cold months that would be a bourbon, and in the summer, this drink.
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A delicious, spicy and boozy mixture of apple juice, orange juice and rum. What am I supposed to do with all this Spiked Apple Cider? ... said noone, ever. Dude. It's spiked! You know you drink your beverages a lot faster when they got some happy-juice in there, right? RIGHT?!
Irish Martini - A splash of vodka, some strong espresso and a good dose of Irish Cream create this rich and so delicious Irish Martini. MARTINI! mmm! This is just in case you were looking for something to turn that Monday-frown upside down! Hi HEY, Shams! <-Irish talk . It's heeeere!
I just started drinking Sangria last summer and I love it! I'm not sure why it took me so long but I'm glad I found it. This sangria is so delicious and perfect for summer. I LOVE peaches in summer and this drink delivers.
I love watching as each summer fruit comes back into season. This week, on my stop at the fruit vendor, I spotted the display of bright red pods. The lychees are back. Sweet, juicy, tropical little orbs. Great as a snack but even better in a cocktail.
If you do one thing this weekend... ...run to the store and buy some Pimm's! We're making the ultimate summer cocktail right now. It's super refreshing. I swear. Get out the chips and the hummus and the fruit and the almonds.
You just can't go wrong with this classic gin fizz cocktail recipe. It's uncomplicated, fresh, light and is a hit all year round. It starts with - you guessed it - gin. From there, the gin is mixed with fresh lemon juice and a little bit of sugar for balance.
Sea Breeze Cocktail Yield: 1 cocktail Prep Time: 5 min Sea Breeze Easy instructions for how to make a Sea Breeze cocktail... 4 ounces grapefruit juice 2 ounces cranberry juice 1 1/2 ounces vodka lime wedge, for garnish Fill an 8 ounce glass halfway with ice cubes.