Patch Picks: Top Five Summer Cocktail Recipes
Ah, summertime. Sun, surf—and cocktails.
Yes, there is never a better time to sip a cocktail than in the long afternoon hours of a hot summer day. Whether you're poolside, deckside, on the beach or in the comfort of your own home, getting creative with your booze is worth the trouble. And by "trouble," we mean nothing more than getting to the local farmers market , or if you're lucky, to your garden, for some fresh mint and abundant fruit now at its prime.
Here are five recipe ideas that Patch The first time I had cucumber-infused vodka was also at the 515. Served with mint, simple syrup, lime juice and soda water, it really did taste like "summer in a glass," which is how the waiter sold me on it in the first place. At 515, they infuse their own vodka in-house, and apparently it's really not that hard to do.
Here is one easy way to make cucumber vodka, courtesy of Molly Watson of About.com. Peel, seed and roughly chop 1 large garden or English (hothouse) cucumber. Put the chopped cucumber in a large glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour one 750-ml bottle of vodka over the cucumber. Seal and let sit at least three days and up to two weeks (any longer and the vodka will take on a bitter taste.) Strain the vodka back into its original bottle (I suggest clearly labeling the bottle to avoid cocktail confusion). Discard or eat the pickled cucumber.
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4. Paloma Brava OK, if you are not above adding an ice cube or two to your glass of white wine, (say when the just-bought bottle isn't cold enough yet, and you just can't wait; we have all had that kind of a day), well then you are not above a white wine spritzer. It's seriously refreshing, especially if you are on the beach or at the pool and don't want to drink straight wine and impair your swimming and body-surfing abilities.
The white wine spritzer is a classic and can be mixed together in a pinch with just white wine (pinot grigio is great) and cold seltzer water, about two parts wine for one part seltzer, or to your taste. Rachel Ray suggests using lemon or lime seltzer and adding some fresh-squeezed lime juice to make a " Citrus White Wine Spritzer ."
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There are many variations of this classic, all claiming to be the original recipe, but this recipe is from the alleged birth place of the mojito: La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba. It's a good one. If you're feeling especially creative,
The rum is optional, but what's a mojito without rum — as long as you're of age! There are only a couple of tablespoons in the recipe, as additional rum would heat and soften the sorbet to a slush. It's takes alot of limes to make a cup of lime juice.
The main reason is Florida watermelons are delicious, but they are also incredibly refreshing. They have almost a 100% yield. That means that there is very little waste when turning this fruit into juice." Here's how to make your own watermelon mojito,
21 2011 at 12:40 PM Since there's really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Blackberry Mojito at La Bocca
The traditional Southern recipe, according to Mittie Hellmich's Ultimate Bar Book, calls for four ounces of good-quality bourbon, a teaspoon of simple syrup and six mint sprigs over crushed ice, served in a silver (or pewter, if you're feeling
Bing Cherry Mojito Recipe - Laura's Best Recipes
You know summer has arrived when your finger tips are consistently stained from the sweetness of fresh cherries. The seasonal deliciousness of this fruit was used in a refreshing mojito by Chef Vivianne Bauquet Farre on her beautiful site, Food and Style . The result is a unique twist of the usual mojito that is perfect for a summer evening on your deck. 1/2 large lime - cut in 1/2” pieces 8 large mint leaves 2 teaspoons organic sugar 12 Bing cherries - pitted 3 oz white rum 3/4 oz Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) 1/2 teaspoon cherry bitters club soda or sparkling water fresh mint sprigs as garnish
Step 1: Place the lime, mint leaves and sugar in a mixing glass. Using a muddler, crush the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved and the lime has released its juice. Add the Bing cherries and continue to muddle until the cherries are well mashed and have released their juices. Top with ice cubes, rum, liqueur and bitters. Shake vigorously until very cold.
Step 2: Place a few ice cubes in 2 tumblers. Strain the mixture into the glasses. Top with a little club soda or sparkling water (the proportion should be 3 parts drink to 1 part club soda). Garnish with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
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Happy Thirsty Thursday! Here's a great cocktail recipe for magnificent mojitos. Whip one up poolside this weekend: 
After that yummy Mediterranean steak for lunch, I think a Mojito might be in order! Anyone know of a good virgin Mojito recipe?
@ I saw a recipe for Mojito Milkshake shots...*gasp*
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