While the calendar says it is close to the end of summer, the sun has not gotten the news yet. With temps over 100 degrees at my house yet, cooling down can be tough. But a nice long weekend is in sight and that calls for a reason to celebrate with family and friends.
I have some wonderful easy to make cocktail recipes from our friends at Sparkling Ice. These two recipes combine the flavor of low calorie sparkling water with fresh fruits for a tasty and refreshing beverage! Give them a try this weekend!
2 Refreshing End of Summer Cocktail Recipes
Nature’s Candy Spritzer
INGREDIENTS
4 blackberries
2 mint leaves
Juice of ½ lemon
2oz Gin
Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime
DIRECTIONS
Place blackberries and mint into a cocktail shaker and muddle. Combine lemon juice and gin, shake until combined. In an ice filled rocks glass, strain blackberry mixture and top with Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.
Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
3 cups seedless watermelon pieces
3 lemons, juiced
½ cup vodka
¼ cup fresh mint
2 cups Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the watermelon and lemon juice, strain through a sieve into a drink pitcher. Add mint, vodka, and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade- then stir. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Recipes and images courtesy of Sparkling Ice. Used with permission
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.