Picture this…It’s summer and you are relaxing in the sun at the lake – Nothing tops that off quite like a good cold drink. Aside from the go-to drinks (beer, coolers, lemonade, pop etc.) below are a few drinks, including a couple non-alcoholic options, to try that are easy to make. Best part: They are made with simple ingredients you will likely have in your kitchen.
(Here is the link to these and many other summer drinks: insanelygoodrecipes.com/summer-cocktail-recipes/)
Summer Sunset Cocktail
(www.foodwinesunshine.com/summer-sunset-cocktail/)
Ingredients:
– Vodka
– Peach Schnapps
– Lemonade
– Cold orange juice
-Cold fresh cranberry juice
– Lots of ice cubes
How to make a pitcher of Summer Sunset Cocktails
Directions:
– Add almost a quarter of the pitcher full of ice into the empty pitcher
– Pour in 1/2 cup vodka
– Add 1/4 cup Peach Schnapps
– Fill the pitcher half full with lemonade and stir
– Mixing is essential as is makes sure the alcohol is evenly distributed and is not just sitting at the bottom
– Fill the rest of the pitcher orange and cranberry juice, about half of each
Frozen Mudslide
(https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/frozen-mudslide/)
Ingredients:
– Vanilla ice cream
– Ice cubes
– Whipped cream
– Vodka, Kahlua, and Baileys Irish Cream will get you tipsy fairly quickly.
– Chocolate syrup and sprinkles aren’t necessary but add ‘em if you’ve got ‘em!
Directions:
– Start by placing the serving glass in the freezer for a good 20 minutes before you start. This helps keep the cocktail frozen and cold for longer.
– In a blender, add the ice cream, vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and chocolate syrup. Blend until the mixture is nice and smooth.
– Before pouring, you can decorate the walls of the serving glass with chocolate syrup.
– Pour the mixture into the glass
– You can serve it at this point, but you can also freeze it for 5 to 10 minutes to make it extra cold and thick
– For a prettier presentation and added flavor, top with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and even more chocolate syrup
Sweet Tea Sangria
(https://www.thewickednoodle.com/sweet-tea-sangria/)
Ingredients:
– 6 cups sweet tea (iced tea)
– 1 bottle white wine
– 2 cups raspberries
– 2 cups sliced peaches
– Fresh mint, for garnishing (optional)
Directions:
– Make/buy sweet tea (iced tea)
– Mix it with a bottle of white wine
– Toss in the above fruit or whatever fruit you have
– Let it sit a few hours before enjoying
Dark and Stormy
(www.acouplecooks.com/dark-and-stormy-cocktail/)
Ingredients:
– Dark Rum (traditionally Goslings Black Seal Rum)
– Ginger beer
How do you get the layers in a Dark and Stormy?
Directions:
– Pour the ginger beer in the glass
– Top off with the rum
– Make sure to stir before you drink it
NON-ALCOHOLIC RECIPES:
Frozen Lemonade
(https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/frozen-lemonade)
Ingredients:
-4 cups of vanilla ice cream
-2 cups of lemonade
-2 tbs orange juice (fresh from 1 orange, if you have it)
-I tbs fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Directions:
– Process all ingredients in a blender on high speed until mixture is completely smooth, about 1 minute
– Serve immediately
Sparkling Punch
(https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/pink-sparkling-punch)
Ingredients:
*To make things easier, I’ve made suggestions, for the ingredients, with items that you’re more likely to have in your fridge*
– Recipe calls for 1.5 cups of pink lemonade, but I’m sure regular lemonade would be just fine
– 4 cups of white cranberry juice (again, I’m sure red cranberry will work too)
– 4 cups of club soda (ginger ale if that’s what you have)
– Fresh mint (optional)
Directions:
– Stir together lemonade and cranberry juice cocktail in a large pitcher
– Stir in club soda just before serving.
– Garnish (optional)
**Champagne version: Substitute 1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine and ¼ cup of orange liqueur for club soda
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