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Mixology
TIPSY TEMPTATIONS
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Method:
Combine ingredients, except for garnish, into a blender and blend. Pour into a rocks glass, serve and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cup Silver Tequila ¼ cup Blackberry Brandy / Crème de Mure ¼ cup Lime Juice ½ cup Coconut Water 1 cup Watermelon Juice 3 cups ice Garnish: Watermelon Cubes and Lime Wheels
To quench the need of a perfect summer drink, the “Sneak-a-Rita” is a good friend to call. Dangerously easy to drink, this mischievous tipple takes its cue from the world’s foremost ordered cocktail, the Margarita. The watermelon and coconut water are a perfect pair of scallywags, they hide all scent of booze, and leave for a drink that is completely vitalizing on a hot summer day. The blackberry liqueur adds playful and charming fruit accents that build upon this tropical treat. The tequila and lime juice round out the classic formation, forming a spirited libation that easily calls for more than one. It’s easy to share with others or to pack and go – either to the beach or a seasonal family function. This summer don’t be afraid to sneak a good drink, after all, that’s what the “Sneak-a-Rita” is for!
Glassware:
Highball Glass
Method:
Combine ingredients with ice in a pitcher or mixing vessel. Stir to chill, then pour over fresh ice into a highball glass.
Ingredients:
3 oz. Vodka 3 oz. Italicus Italian Liqueur 6 oz. Fruit Punch 3 oz. Ginger Beer 1 oz. Lemon Juice Garnish: Berries and Basil
One of the memories that nearly all kids share, is that of a cold, sugary, and delicious fruit punch that comes in a super easy to enjoy pouch with straw. Sometimes in summer, we all love to revert to our childhood! For this drink, vodka is the go-to base. Colorless, odorless and neutral in flavor, it makes for the easiest of spirits to mix, yet still adds a little bit of the adult kick. Then, the light and floral Italicus bergamot aperitivo comes in to play. It won’t get you in too much trouble, but is just enough to elevate to a good time. Of course, where would any summer “Fun” drink be without fruit punch? In this light cocktail, it’s the key ingredient. Rounding out this mix are ginger beer and lemon juice. After all, an adult drink does need a little bit of a “kick”. The “Capri-Fun” is there for the sun, the summer, and to make sure you can still enjoy the fun of being a kid again.
“NONE-YA:”
Glassware: Collins Glass
Method:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake then strain over ice into a Collins Glass. Garnish is optional.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Aged Rum 1 oz. Lillet Blanc 3 oz. Green Tea 1.5 oz. Passion Fruit Juice 1 bar spoon of Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water) Garnish: Mint Sprig (Optional)
When in doubt, fix yourself a drink. To brighten up the summer and feel a little healthier, this drink starts with green tea. Easy to drink and full of energy, the tea adds body to the drink. Passionfruit juice, which is not too sharp, provides just enough build and starts to create a cocktail foundation for a real winner. It quickly moves beyond “tame” ingredients and brings in the rum. Rum is a classic, and when made right, one of the easiest libations to relax a setting. In this scenario, it pairs with a bright and floral fortified wine, the Lillet, to make sure this drink is worthy of a blissful summer evening. For confection and balance, the honey syrup adds just the precise perception of a whole lot of “yes”. Finally complete, this drink is made to be a great companion.
