Happy Coffee Cup Monday~
On to “Entertaining” Part THREE, already! We are delving into Summer Cocktails this episode. There are some fun recipes for you. And be sure to check out the Sumer Vacation Coffee at the end.
Summer Vacation Coffee
Sometimes after a late night on summer vacation, you need an Irish Coffee the morning after, especially on a Monday! It was just a wild night, right? Wink!
Summer Cocktails
There’s nothing better than gathering for refreshing cocktails after a long day at work or a weekend get-together. It’s so much easier if the drinks are in pitchers, like Sangria!
When the night falls
Just light up the firepit in the yard and instant ambiance! We may not all have a great firepit like the one here but there are so many nice portable ones now available.
Drink Recipes
Curtesy of delish. Click link to read entire article of 60 Summer drinks!
Salted and Spiced Watermelon Margaritas
Recipe Curtesy of Delish. Follow link for directions.
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 6 oz. store-bought or homemade watermelon juice
- 3 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. triple sec
- Ice
- 6 thinly sliced jalapeño rounds, divided
Watermelon wedges and lime rounds, for serving
Blueberry Gin & Tonic
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Recipe Curtesy of Delish. Follow link for directions.
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- Ice
- 3 oz. gin
- 12 oz. tonic water
Lime wedges, for serving.
Bikini Bellini
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Recipe Curtesy of Delish. Follow link for directions.
Cucumber and Basil Syrup:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Persian cucumber, coarsely grated (about 1/2 c.)
- 1/2 cup tightly packed coarsely chopped fresh basil
Cocktail:
- 1 to 2 thin slices Persian cucumber
- 1 oz. pineapple juice (100% juice, not from concentrate)
- 4 oz. Prosecco
- Pineapple wedge and fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
Lemon Meringue Pie Martinis
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Recipe Curtesy of Delish. Follow link for directions.
Swiss Meringue
- 4 (large) egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g.) sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Cocktail:
- 3 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. limoncello
- 1 oz. Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup (no optional flavoring)
- Ice
Equipment Needed: Kitchen Torch.
Summer Food ideas
Where’s My Invite?
While you are doing all that planning and fixing, be sure to give me a call and invite me over! I’m just kidding, I hardly go anywhere because I am too busy creating these Blogs for you guys and it’s all good.
New England, USA
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