Drinks to End the Summer With
From the Big Basket Blog
It’s almost that time of year again – the weather cools off, the colors start to change, and the summer winds down to a bittersweet close. To send off the summer and celebrate all the new memories made, what could be more fitting than having an ice cold cocktail with loved ones? I know what you’re thinking – mixed drinks can be intimidating for those of us who don’t have a fully stocked bar or have never dabbled in the art of mixed drinks. But have no fear – I’ve prepared some refreshing mixed drink recipes for you to end the summer with that are so easy to make, even a caveman could do it!
MargaritaA classic favorite, margaritas are one of the most common and loved drinks of summer. Check out our recipe video below for step-by-step instructions!
Directions:Start by preparing your glass if want a salted rim. Personally, I prefer my margaritas without the salt, but that’s completely up to your preference! To line the rim with salt, you’ll first want to spread the salt out on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim, and then dip the rim into the salt. Set the glass aside for now.
Next, stir the lime juice and sugar together in a cocktail shaker, until the sugar partially dissolves. Add the triple sec orange liqueur, tequila, and 1 cup of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 25-30 seconds, and then strain into your glass. Fill the glass with the remaining ice cubes.
Tequila SunriseTequila Sunrises are a quick and easy cocktail to cool off with.
Directions:Start by combining orange juice and tequila in a large pitcher. Next, get 6 glasses and place 3 tablespoons of pomegranate juice in each glass. Top with ice, then tequila mixture. Stir just before drinking.
Blushing MimosaA colorful – and flavorful – twist on the classic brunch favorite, mimosas.
Directions:
First, stir together the orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Next, fill champagne flutes half-way with champagne. Top with orange juice mixture and serve.
These drinks will cool you down when you just can’t bear the end-of-summer heat anymore. Invite your friends over and try one of these yummy drink mixes this weekend! And remember, always drink responsibly
MargaritaA classic favorite, margaritas are one of the most common and loved drinks of summer. Check out our recipe video below for step-by-step instructions!
| Margarita |
| ¼ cup kosher salt (optional) |
| 1 lime wedge (optional) |
| 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
| 2 heaping teaspoons superfine sugar |
| 1 tablespoon triple sec orange liqueur |
| ¼ cup reposado tequila (try Patron Reposado) |
| Approximately 2 cups ice cubes |
| Serves 1 |
Next, stir the lime juice and sugar together in a cocktail shaker, until the sugar partially dissolves. Add the triple sec orange liqueur, tequila, and 1 cup of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 25-30 seconds, and then strain into your glass. Fill the glass with the remaining ice cubes.
Tequila SunriseTequila Sunrises are a quick and easy cocktail to cool off with.
| Tequila Sunrise |
| 4 cups orange juice |
| 2 cups tequila |
| 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice |
| Serves 6 |
Blushing MimosaA colorful – and flavorful – twist on the classic brunch favorite, mimosas.
| Blushing Mimosa |
| 2 cups orange juice (not from concentrate) |
| 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled |
| 2 tablespoons grenadine |
| 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled |
| Serves 6 |
First, stir together the orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Next, fill champagne flutes half-way with champagne. Top with orange juice mixture and serve.
These drinks will cool you down when you just can’t bear the end-of-summer heat anymore. Invite your friends over and try one of these yummy drink mixes this weekend! And remember, always drink responsibly
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