This Cucumber Gin Gimlet is simple, refreshing, and perfect for summer. And I mean… look at that color! I used Empress 1908 Gin which is a spirit from Canada that’s micro-distilled in copper-pot stills using juniper, rose, coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark, butterfly pea blossoms. The pea blossoms give it that beautiful indigo hue!
Read MoreA twist on the classic, this Strawberry Basil Moscow Mule is fruity, tart, sweet and a touch spicy. Strawberries and fresh basil leaves are muddled together, strained to create a strawberry juice, then mixed with agave, lemon juice, vodka, and ginger beer. It’s then served over ice for a colorful and refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer.
Read MoreIf a cocktail could taste like summer, it would be this Watermelon Mint Spritz. It’s so refreshing and especially perfect for warm weekend afternoons. Fresh mint is muddled with maple syrup, blended with watermelon, strained, then mixed with a touch of lime juice. It’s topped with a good amount of Prosecco but can easily be swapped for tequila or vodka.
I love this drink because you can easily make the watermelon juice ahead of time. You can even mix the Prosecco in with the juice and freeze it for later for a slushy.
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