There’s nothing like a breezy 100-degree day to let you know you’re in the middle of summer. Why not roll with it by making the following drinks to help you cool off?
Margarita: Our house favorite. There’s not really a wrong way to make a margarita and I think I’ve only been dissatisfied when it appeared after 3 or 4 glasses we were dropping $6.00 for sour mix. My personal recipe calls for Jose Cuervo with Margaritaville mix and triple sec on the rocks with salt and a lime. If you’re feeling lazy throw a pinch of salt in your drink instead of adding it to the rim. If I’m feeling creative I’ll add a splash of orange juice, coke, or club soda to smooth out the drink. Be careful not to add too much or you’ll ruin everything and you’re family won’t love you anymore. If you’re really looking to spoil yourself, add a shot of Grand Marnier.
Mojito: It really annoys me when something you consider your own suddenly becomes the hottest thing out there and I bring this up because we find ourselves in the summer of the Mojito. This drink can be slightly high maintenance to make at home because you not only need fresh mint leaves, but you have to muddle them in the bottom of your glass with some simple syrup or sugar. Add some ice, light rum, and soda water and you have yourself a refreshing cocktail for the evening. Fun fact, this served as Bethany’s drink of choice at Legal after the wedding.
Sangria: We have been partaking in our fair share of Sangria this summer after discovering a restaurant in the neighborhood with a delicious recipe. Once again there are several ways to produce this cocktail so you can cater it to your favorite fruit flavors. Start with a bottle of red wine, a couple shots of brandy, four shots of triple sec, 2 cups club soda, 2 cups orange juice, and add some fruit slices for fun. Please beware of the dreaded wine headache.
Life is Good: We picked this one up on our Nantucket honeymoon and I recommend not drinking this if you happen to be a single guy out at a bar because the drink will not help you meet women due to it’s pinkish color. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way order a Stoli Razz and Sprite with a splash or cranberry and a Red Bull floater.
Captain Morgan and Pineapple: I’ve been drinking my fair share of these this summer so I figured I’d slip it in. It’s particularly a treat if you find yourself at an outdoor bar.
Please pass along your favorite recipes!!
Margarita: Our house favorite. There’s not really a wrong way to make a margarita and I think I’ve only been dissatisfied when it appeared after 3 or 4 glasses we were dropping $6.00 for sour mix. My personal recipe calls for Jose Cuervo with Margaritaville mix and triple sec on the rocks with salt and a lime. If you’re feeling lazy throw a pinch of salt in your drink instead of adding it to the rim. If I’m feeling creative I’ll add a splash of orange juice, coke, or club soda to smooth out the drink. Be careful not to add too much or you’ll ruin everything and you’re family won’t love you anymore. If you’re really looking to spoil yourself, add a shot of Grand Marnier.
Mojito: It really annoys me when something you consider your own suddenly becomes the hottest thing out there and I bring this up because we find ourselves in the summer of the Mojito. This drink can be slightly high maintenance to make at home because you not only need fresh mint leaves, but you have to muddle them in the bottom of your glass with some simple syrup or sugar. Add some ice, light rum, and soda water and you have yourself a refreshing cocktail for the evening. Fun fact, this served as Bethany’s drink of choice at Legal after the wedding.
Sangria: We have been partaking in our fair share of Sangria this summer after discovering a restaurant in the neighborhood with a delicious recipe. Once again there are several ways to produce this cocktail so you can cater it to your favorite fruit flavors. Start with a bottle of red wine, a couple shots of brandy, four shots of triple sec, 2 cups club soda, 2 cups orange juice, and add some fruit slices for fun. Please beware of the dreaded wine headache.
Life is Good: We picked this one up on our Nantucket honeymoon and I recommend not drinking this if you happen to be a single guy out at a bar because the drink will not help you meet women due to it’s pinkish color. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way order a Stoli Razz and Sprite with a splash or cranberry and a Red Bull floater.
Captain Morgan and Pineapple: I’ve been drinking my fair share of these this summer so I figured I’d slip it in. It’s particularly a treat if you find yourself at an outdoor bar.
Please pass along your favorite recipes!!
