Now that we’re all a little more comfortable mixing up our own cocktails (thanks, @quarantine), check out three refreshing drinks you should be sure to try this summer. Even the simplest recipe below (just two ingredients!) can win over your cocktail-aficionado friends. The trick here is to start with a quality base, like Belvedere Vodka, Glenmorangie Whisky or Volcan de Mi Tierra Tequila.
Cheers!
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Glenmorangie X Passionfruit
50ml (2oz) X by Glenmorangie
50ml (2oz) Passionfruit Soda
Method: Fill highball glass with crushed ice. Add X by Glenmorangie and passionfruit soda. Stir and garnish with half a passion fruit.
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Lemon & Basil 75
1 oz Belvedere Lemon & Basil
½ oz Honey Water
¼ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1½ oz Champagne
½ oz Pressed Apple Juice
Lemon Wheel (garnish)
Basil Leaf (garnish)
Method: Place all ingredients except champagne in a cocktail shaker and shake over cubed ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and top with champagne. Garnish.
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La Valoma
2 oz Volcan Blanco Tequila
¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
1.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
¾ Oz Agave Syrup
A pinch of salt
Method: Combine Volcan Blanco, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, salt, and agave syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
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