With summer in full swing and the Texas heat blaring, there is nothing more refreshing than a delicious cocktail to cool you down. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or looking for a drink after a long day, these recipes will be sure to hit the spot. Here are 3 summer cocktails that you need to try!
Campari Sangria
Not only is the flavor amazing, but this sangria is as refreshing as it is beautiful.
What you need:
- 1 ½ cups orange juice
- ¾ cup Campari
- ½ cup Cointreau (or Grand Marnier)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 bottle of dry rosé
- Ice
- Club soda (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 orange slice
- 1 lemon slice
- 6 strawberries sliced
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, combine the orange juice, Campari, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Stir in the honey.
- Add the rosé and fruit slices. Mix to combine. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Serve over ice.
Watermelon Basil Martini
Nothing screams summer like fresh watermelon and basil!
What you need:
- 3 cups fresh watermelon
- 6 large basil leaves
- 7.5 ounces vodka
- 3 ounce St. Germain Liqueur
Garnish:
- Watermelon slice
- Basil leaf
Instructions:
- In a glass muddle the watermelon and basil leaves. Once all the juice is released, strain through a sieve.
- Fill a large pitcher with ice, and add in the watermelon basil juice, vodka, and St. Germain. Stir and serve in martini glass. Garnish and enjoy!
Frozen Old Fashioned
A twist on a classic cocktail that will be sure to cool you down on a hot summer night.
What you need:
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups bourbon
- 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons Maraschino cherry juice (Luxardo cherries also recommended)
- ¼ cup bitters
Garnish:
- Sprite
- 1 orange slice
- 1 Maraschino or Luxardo cherry
Instructions:
- Add the water and sugar to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Combine the bourbon, orange juice concentrate, cherry juice, and bitters into a freezer-safe dish. Freeze the mixture for 12 hours.
- To serve, place about ¾ cup of the Old Fashioned mixture in a glass. Top with about ¼ cup of sprite. Garnish with 1 orange slice and a cherry.
