Delicious Summer Cocktails and Mocktails for Entertaining

Summer is the perfect season for entertaining friends and family outdoors, and what better way to do it than with some delicious and refreshing cocktails and mocktails. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or a pool party, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and keep them cool and hydrated during those hot summer days. 

Classic Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• Salt for the rim

Instructions:

1. Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into a plate of salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
4. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!                                                                                                
   

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 limes, juiced

Instructions:

1. Combine watermelon, water, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add lime juice and blend again.
3. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher.
4. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon.

Pineapple Coconut Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 tbsp. coconut cream
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 1/2 oz. rum
• Club soda

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together mint leaves, pineapple, coconut cream, honey, and lime juice.
2. Add rum and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of pineapple.                                   
   

Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cups cold water
• Lemon slices and strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree strawberries, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher.
3. Add cold water and stir well.
4. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and strawberries.

Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe peach, peeled and pitted
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 bottle Prosecco

Instructions:

1. Puree peach and honey in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a champagne flute.
3. Top with Prosecco and stir gently.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

These summer cocktail and mocktail recipes are perfect for entertaining guests and cooling off during hot summer days. Try them out and get creative with your own ingredients and flavors to make your signature drinks that everyone will love. Cheers to a fun and refreshing summer!

Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a special occasion to celebrate love and romance, and what better way to do that than with a delicious cocktail or mocktail? Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two at home or hosting a party with friends, these easy Valentine's Day cocktail and mocktail recipes are sure to impress. 

Cocktail: Raspberry Rose Martini

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz raspberry vodka

1 oz rose liqueur

1/2 oz lime juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

3 raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the raspberry vodka, rose liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.

2. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with 3 raspberries on a toothpick.

Mocktail: Strawberry Basil Fizz

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

3 basil leaves

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup simple syrup

1 cup club soda

1/2 cup ice

additional basil leaves and strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree the strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup until smooth.

2. In a glass, add the puree and club soda. Stir until well combined.

3. Add ice and garnish with additional basil leaves and strawberries.

Cocktail: Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka

1 oz cherry liqueur

1/2 oz chocolate liqueur

1/2 oz heavy cream

1/4 oz simple syrup

Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, cherry liqueur, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, and simple syrup.

2. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with chocolate shavings. 

Mocktail: Pink Lemonade Spritz

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup simple syrup

1 cup sparkling water

1/2 cup ice

additional raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree the raspberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup until smooth.

2. In a glass, add the puree and sparkling water. Stir until well combined.

3. Add ice and garnish with additional raspberries.

These cocktails and mocktails are easy to make and are sure to be a hit on Valentine's Day. They are perfect for a romantic dinner for two or for a party with friends. So, whether you prefer a cocktail or a mocktail, you're sure to find something you'll love in this list.