Happy Hour is fun. I love Friday nights once the laptop closes and we’re ready to kickoff the weekend. The music get’s turned on, the grill gets lit, and we head outside to the lawn for games and relaxing. Kate and I love this opportunity to explore different drinks – whether it be wine, beer, or spirits. Sure, we have our go-to’s, but variety is our choice. I’m no bartender by any means but thought we’d share some of our favorite mixed drinks that work well at the pool, lake, beach, or sitting on your lawn or back deck. Enjoy!
Peachy Beach
2oz Vodka, 1oz grapefruit juice, .5oz Mathilde’s Peach Liqueur. Shake with ice. Top off with club soda if desired. Garnish with fresh peach slices.
Armed Robbery (Muss & Turner’s special)
2oz bourbon (we love Bulleit, Michter’s, Basil Hayden, and 1792), .75oz Drambuie Liqueur, dash of Orange bitters. Shake with ice. Garnish with orange peel.
Upside Down Mimosa
1oz Vodka, Champagne, top with fresh orange or grapefruit juice.
White Lightning
2oz Vodka (we prefer Reyka, , 1oz Triple Sec, .5oz Mathilde’s Peach Liquer. Shake with ice. Top off with club soda if desired. Garnish with ripe plumb or peach wedges.
Classic Manhattan
Place black cherries in bottom of glass. 2oz bourbon, .75oz Sweet Vermouth, Agnostura bitters. Shake with ice.
Classic Margarita
2oz Tequila (we prefer El Jimador, Partida, or Patron), .75oz Triple Sec/Cointreau, .5oz fresh lime juice, .3oz Agave syrup. Shake with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.
Cucumber Smash
2oz Vodka, .75oz Green Chartreuse, muddle with cucumber slices. Shake with ice. Top off with club soda if desired. Garnish with fresh cucumber and mint leaves.
Cheers!
SD
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