Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing, flavorful cocktails, and at Forest Hill Wine and Liquor, we have everything you need to mix up some fantastic drinks. Here are some seasonal cocktail recipes featuring ingredients available right in our store, designed to make your summer gatherings even more enjoyable.
1. Classic Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a glass.
- Add lime juice and rum, then fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Why Is It Perfect for Summer?
The mojito’s combination of mint and lime creates a cool, refreshing drink ideal for hot days.
2. Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped watermelon (seedless)
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming (optional)
Instructions:
- Blend watermelon until smooth, then strain to remove pulp.
- Rim a glass with salt, if desired.
- Combine watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into the glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge.
Why Is It Perfect for Summer?
Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit, making this margarita both hydrating and delicious.
3. Blueberry Basil Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 fresh blueberries
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- Ice cubes
- Soda water
Instructions:
- Muddle blueberries and basil in a shaker.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a few blueberries and a basil leaf.
Why Is It Perfect for Summer?
The combination of blueberries and basil offers a refreshing, slightly herbal twist perfect for summer evenings.
4. Pineapple Coconut Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a glass.
- Add lime juice, coconut rum, and pineapple juice, then fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and mint sprig.
Why Is It Perfect for Summer?
The tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut transport you to a beachside paradise.
5. Raspberry Lemonade Spritz
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz raspberry syrup
- 3 oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine vodka, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lemon slice.
Why Is It Perfect for Summer?
This spritz is light, fizzy, and packed with berry goodness, making it ideal for sipping in the sunshine.
These are just a few of the many delightful seasonal cocktails you can create using ingredients from Forest Hill Wine and Liquor. Whether you’re hosting a party or just relaxing at home, these recipes are sure to impress.
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