3 festive cocktails to celebrate the summer season

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July 8, 2023

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The hot July summer is the perfect time to get creative with cocktails. Our partners at SoulGrown have put together three patriotic cocktails for you to enjoy this summer.

Land of the Free

The perfect choice for those who want something light, and refreshing. Profile: light, airy

Ingredients

Gin
Tonic
Lemon
Blueberries
Mint

Recipe

Combine 2 ounces of gin with 4 ounces of tonic. Add frozen blueberries, a dash of lemon juice, and a sprig of mint. If desired, muddle blueberries and add to base.

Light Up the Night

This cocktail makes a fabulous drink for the more adventurous partygoer. Profile: spicy, flavorful

Ingredients

Mezcal
Ginger Beer
Ginger

Recipe

Combine 2 ounces of your favorite mezcal with 4 ounces of ginger beer. Add freshly grated ginger. If desired, add seasoned salt to rim.

Patriotic Punch

Our Patriotic Punch is the ideal choice for someone searching to satisfy their sweet tooth. Profile: sweet, smooth

Ingredients
Vodka
Raspberry Poppi
Raspberries
Lime

Recipe

Combine 2 ounces of vodka with 4 ounces of raspberry Poppi. Top with a dash of lime juice. If desired, muddle raspberry and add.

(Courtesy of SoulGrown, a subsidiary of Yellowhammer Multimedia)

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