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Summer Cocktails to Cool and Wind Down With

There’s something about summer that just calls for sipping a refreshing cocktail whether it’s out by the pool or on the patio. Summer lends itself to delicious specialty cocktails with all the lush, juicy fruits and fresh herbs readily available. No bartender needed and no need to leave the house! These cocktails can easily be created at home to enjoy with family and friends. So, keep cool and savor summer with any one or more of these amazing cocktails! 

Black Cherry Paloma

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice 1 cup silver tequila ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup light agave nectar Ice ½ cup black cherry soda ½ cup ruby red grapefruit seltzer Fresh cherries and/or lime wheel for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS In a pitcher, stir grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice and agave nectar until agave dissolves; cover and refrigerate 45 minutes or until chilled. Fill 4 (12 oz.) highball glasses with ice. Add grapefruit mixture, soda and seltzer; garnish with cherries and/or lime wheels, if desired.

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 1 cup watermelon cubes, frozen 2 oz. tequila ¼ cup ice cubes 1 tablespoon frozen limeade INSTRUCTIONS Add frozen watermelon, ice cubes and limeade into a blender. Blend on high.  Pour into margarita glasses. Garnish with a watermelon slice and/or lime wedge.

Classic Pimm’s® Cup

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 1 can (12 oz. ) lemon lime seltzer 1 can (12 oz.) lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 medium orange, cut into wedges 1 cup Pimm’s® No. 1 ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber 2 T. fresh basil leaves 1 T. fresh mint leaves Ice 4 lemon wheels for garnish INSTRUCTIONS In a pitcher, stir seltzer, lemonade concentrate, orange wedges, Pimm’s®, cucumber, basil and mint; let stand for 15 minutes. In 4 (12 oz. ) highball glasses, add ice and seltzer mixture, garnish with lemon wheels.

Lemon Icy

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 12 oz. vodka 12 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate Zest of 1 lemon 24 oz. cold water Lemon slices for garnish INSTRUCTIONS In a shallow freezer safe pan mix the lemonade concentrate, vodka, water and lemon zest. Freeze overnight or for about 8 hours. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer, and “fork” into margarita glasses. Using a fork will break up the frozen mixture, allowing you to drink the cocktail so it won't be too frozen. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon.

Dirty Shirley

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 2 oz. vodka 8 oz. ginger ale or lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7Up Splash of grenadine Maraschino cherry INSTRUCTIONS Fill a tall glass with ice. Add vodka, soda, grenadine and stir.  Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Blueberry Lemon Breeze

27 Jul, 2022
INGREDIENTS 10 blueberries Lemon slice ½ tsp. superfine sugar Ice 2 oz. blueberry vodka Club soda Lemon wedge for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Middle 6 or 7 blueberries, lemon slice and sugar together in a cocktail shaker or glass. Add ice, vodka and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club. Garnish with remaining blueberries and lemon wedge.

A twist on a classic Paloma, a simple cocktail made from tequila and grapefruit juice, this version offers just the right amount of sweet and sour with just a hint of bitterness from the grapefruit juice. 

Ice cold and deliciously refreshing….perfect for those hot summer days! 

This cocktail made with Pimm’s® No. 1, a gin-based herbal liqueur with a spicy-citrusy taste, is the unofficial drink of Wimbledon and a summertime favorite in England.

When temperatures are soaring there’s nothing like a frozen drink to cool things off. Made in a shallow pan, this super easy frozen drink will quickly become a summer favorite!

Remember the childhood favorite ... Shirley Temple? Now you can enjoy a Dirty Shirley, an adults-only version of the classic! Being called by some as the “drink of the summer,” the Dirty Shirley features the same ingredients as the original: ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, a splash of grenadine, a maraschino cherry, but with a shot of vodka.

Once you’ve tasted this vodka cocktail, it could easily become your summer go-to. Sweet-tart blueberries and sour lemon are an ultimate flavor combination, and pair perfectly with blueberry vodka to create a light, sparkling and gorgeous summer sipping drink.

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Spa Spritzer

08 Jul, 2021
If you love cucumber, you’ll love this light drink that’s reminiscent of infused water found at a spa.

Summer fruit and fresh basil pair beautifully with this citrusy, sparkling malt beverage for a delicious and refreshing cocktail perfect for poolside!

Bud Light® Seltzer Hard Soda takes this tropical beverage favorite to the next level so close your eyes and dream of the islands.

Fresh cucumber, citrus and mint combine with a lemon flavored vodka for a smooth, light and refreshing summer cocktail!

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Sparkling Summer Sangria

08 Jul, 2021
Crisp, light, and fruity, this sparkling white sangria contains less alcohol than most traditional sangrias, making it a refreshing choice when you want some alcohol but not too much.

Melon Sangria

10 Feb, 2021
Prep 20 minutes · Serves 12

This gin cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and sour, incorporating strawberries, lime and the tart flavor of Labatt Blue® Light Guava Seltzer! 

Mix up a pitcher of this crisp, light and fruity sangria. It’s the perfect drink to serve or sip at backyard barbecues.

Although red wine sangria is the classic, white wine sangria is lighter for sipping in summertime. This white sangria  is loaded with sweet, juicy melon and tart lemon to balance out the flavors.

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