Need mixology inspiration for the weekend? National Lemonade Day falls on Sunday, August 20 so get ready to
pucker up.
Fruity Fresh Lemonade:
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Easy at the Orchard. (Courtesy Photo) |
• Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade
• Touch of Raw Honey
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Kiwi
• Lime
• Dash of Orgeat Syrup
• 1 oz. Spirit of your choice
Directions: Crush fruit with ice and add Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade, honey and Orgeat. Stir and add straw. Add the spirit of your choice.
Easy at the Orchard:
• 4 oz.
Angry Orchard Easy Apple
• 1 oz. Gin
• .5 oz. Lemon Juice
• .5 oz. Ginger Syrup
• 3 slices Cucumber
Directions: Muddle cucumber in a shaker and then add the rest of the ingredients except Cider and shake then fine strain into a rocks glass and top with Angry Orchard Easy Apple. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
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Strawberry Blonde. (Courtesy Photo) |
Strawberry Blonde:
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Off the Radar. (Courtesy Photo) |
• 1 1/2 oz. Jura 10
• 1 oz. White Vermouth
• .75 oz. Lemon Juice
• .5 oz Demerara
• 2 Strawberries
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
Directions: Muddle one strawberry. Add all ingredients in a mixing glass with fresh ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Serve in coup with strawberry garnish.
Off the Radar: (Created by Anchor Distilling Company)
• 1.5 oz. Junipero Gin
• .5 oz. Lemon Juice
• .25 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• .25 oz. Liqueur de Violette
• 3-4 oz. Tonic Water
• Lemon Wheel,
for garnish
Directions: Add gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and liqueur de violette to a collins glass filled with ice. Add tonic water; stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Tito's Blackberry Lemonade. (Courtesy Photo) |
Tito's Blackberry Lemonade:
• 1.5 oz. Blackberry Infused
Tito's Handmade Vodka
• 3 oz. fresh Lemonade
• Lemon Wedge or Mint Sprig,
for garnish
Directions: Pour Blackberry Infused Tito's Handmade Vodka into a glass over ice and add lemonade.
Blackberry Infusion:
• 1 cup of frozen Berries
• 1 liter of Tito's Handmade Vodka
Directions: Combine berries and Tito's Handmade Vodka in an infusion jar and let sit for 18 hours.
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Nolet's Winner's Lemonade. (Courtesy Photo) |
Nolet's Winner's Lemonade:
• 1.25 oz. Nolet's Silver Dry Gin
• 1 oz. Meyer Lemon Juice
• 4 oz. Filtered Water
• 1 Tablespoon Bakers Sugar
Directions: Combine all ingredients, except water, in a mixing glass with ice. Shake and pour contents directly into a Collins glass. Top with filtered water and grated Meyer lemon zest.
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill.
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