Memorial Day and July 4th are now officially behind us…and it’s Friday!
What does that mean?
The summer is in full swing, which indicates there’s still time to enjoy refreshing spritzers and cocktails.
Just saying or typing the word spritzer makes me feel fancy.
I think that July and August are the perfect months for some simple cocktails that you can throw together right after you get home from work or for any impromptu friend visits or bbqs.
That way, you can always be prepared to be the best bartender/host or hostess.
Whether you’re into more trendy, exotic flavors or classic citrus ones, then there’s likely a 3-ingredient cocktail for you!
Margaritas
There’s a reason why margs are so popular: They are zesty, fresh and pair really well with a taco (or nachos or just chips and guac). But, there’s no reason to use that mix stuff. Grab a bag of limes at Trader Joe’s or your local Mexican grocery store, some tequila and triple sec and you’re ready to go! Salted rim or not, it’s summer!
My Recipe: 1 1/2 cup lime juice + 1 cup tequila + 3/4 cup triple sec (plus some simple syrup to sweeten it up and ice cubes to cool it down) = a pitcher for a party
Rose Spritzer
I always like to have a white wine or rose on hand in case I feel like something refreshing and berry-filled. Enjoy the watermelon, blackberry and raspberry flavors of your rose with a bubbly kick of seltzer water and your favorite bitters. If you’ve never had a rose that you like (or one that isn’t cloyingly sweet), then go to your local wine shop to get something good.
My Recipe: 1 cup rose + 1 cup seltzer + your favorite bitters = Friday night or Saturday afternoon beverage for 1