Maybe it’s my wanting alcohol near me 24/7, but I can’t get enough of trying out new mixed drinks to play up the summer sun, and DEFINITLEY beat the summer heat with a little sparkly cool beverage. Here are some of my favs that we’ve tried and tested. Not only did we beat the summer heat with their refreshing flavor (i’m a sucker for anything with fresh lime juice involved), but we were able to be drunk enough to not even realize it was hot out. SCORE!
Early Riser
- 19 oz Ron Abuelo Añejo
- 6 oz Jumbie Coconut Splash
- 13 oz Mango Juice, fresh
- 13 oz Pineapple Juice, fresh
Pour all ingredients into a pitcher and stir vigorously. Add ice, maraschino cherries and orange slices. To serve, pour into a tall glass and garnish with a sugar cane stick.
Blueberry Mojito
- 28 oz Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka
- 14 oz Lime Juice, fresh
- 7 oz Simple Syrup
- Mint Leaves
- Blueberries, fresh
- Club Soda
Muddle mint leaves, blueberries and simple syrup in a pitcher. Stir in Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka and lime juice. Then add ice and top with club soda. Serve in a highball glass garnished with a mint sprig or skewer of blueberries.
Sparkling Dutch Red Sangria
- 1 bottle Dry Red Wine
- 3 oz Triple Sec Liqueur
- 3 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
- 6 oz Grenadine
- ½ Bottle Pomegranate Juice
- ½ Bottle Pommery Brut Royal Champagne
- 1 Orange, sliced
- Cinnamon sticks
Combine the first five ingredients. Add Champagne and give a quick stir. Pour mixture over ice and add slices of orange. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick.
