Summer Sippers
Whether you’re on the lake, in a pool, or just relaxing in a hammock these easy, tasty summer cocktails will surely keep your palate refreshed and your house guests happy.
Brought to you by Chapin Liquor
Vodka Basil Lemonade
Vodka Basil Lemonade
1/2 cup vodka
1 lemon, cut in thick slices with 2 slices set aside
1/4 cup agave or 3tbs sugar (we used agave)
6 leaves of basil
1 cup club soda
Muddle basil, lemon and sugar/agave in small pitcher. Add vodka and stir. Add ice and top with club soca, pour into highball glasses and garnish with lemon.
Makes 2 servings
*Bonus: Can be made sans vodka for tasty mocktail.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
4 ounces tequila
2 ounces fresh lime juice (juice of approx. 2 limes)
1 ounce fish orange juice
1 tablespoon agave (use more/less to taste)
1 cucumber, sliced into thick coins (peeled or unpeeled - your choice)
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
optional garnishes: extra thinly-sliced cucumber rounds, extra jalapeño slices, and/or lime wedges
Add tequila, lime juice, agave, orange juice, and cucumber to a blender. Pulse for 1 minute, or until the picture is smooth. Strain out the liquid into a cocktail shaker. Add the jalapeño slices, and muddle. The longer the jalapeños sit in the mixture, the more they will release their flavor. Add a handful of ice, and shake the mixture vigorously to chill. Then immediately strain it into salt rimmed glasses, with or without ice. Garnish with cucumber slices, jalapeño slices, and/or lime wedges.
*Hint: For a colorful and tasty change, salt the rim with a blend of equal parts kosher salt, chili powder and sugar.
Northern Buck
Life can be complicated, but your summer cocktail doesn’t have to be.
Northern Buck
2 oz Crown Royal
1/2 cup Ginger beer
Blend with ice and serve with thick lime wedge. Makes 1 serving.
Sometimes less is more.
Toppers Bay Breeze
Toppers Bay Breeze
3 oz Toppers Coconut Rhum
2 oz Pineapple Juice
Splash of cranberry juice
Mix ingredients in highball glass with ice and garnish with lime. Can be strained and served in martini glass as well.
Fun fact: The owners of Topper’s Rhum live right here in Chapin. Cheers to good neighbors.
Topper’s - Authentic Mojito
Topper’s Authentic Mojito
2 oz Caribbean White Toppers Rhum,
2 oz soda,
10 fresh mint leaves,
1/2 lime cut into thirds,
1 oz sugar
Muddle mint, lime and sugar in sturdy high ball glass, add rum and soda, garnish with a lime slice.
