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Our Favorite Summer Cocktails
When it comes to beating the Texas heat, an ice-cold cocktail might just be the solution! With so many different cocktail options out there, it can be overwhelming to know what to try out. This Summer calls for reinventing some of the classics. Here are three of our favorite classic cocktails with a fun twist!
1. Spicy Mango Margarita
Recipe by Fruetcake
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1-2oz lime juice – about one lime
- 4 oz Mango juice
- Fresh mango, diced
- 2 Jalapeños, sliced
- Tajin to rim
- Lime wedge to garnish
Steps:
- Muddle together some fresh mango and jalapeños
- Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and mango juice
- Shake or stir until the ingredients are well combined
- Rim glass with some lime juice and tajin
- Fill glass with fresh ice and strain cocktail in
- Garnish with a piece of mango, lime and jalapeño
2. Cucumber Vodka Lemonade
Recipe by The Clean Eating Couple
Ingredients
- 4 oz Vodka
- 2 cups lemonade
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh mint
Steps:
- Muddle together cucumber slices and mint
- Add vodka, lemonade, and ice
- Shake or stir until the ingredients are well combined
- Add cucumber slices, mint and ice into a glass
- Strain the cocktail into the glass and enjoy!
3. Sangria Slushie
Recipe by The Food Network
Ingredients
- One, 750-milliliter bottle of red wine
- ¼ cup orange liqueur
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup sugar
- One, 10-ounce bag of frozen berries
Steps:
- Pour red wine into ice cube tray & freeze until solid
- Mix brandy, orange liqueur, and some sugar in a pitcher and store in fridge
- Combine wine ice cubes, brandy mix and frozen mixed berries
- Blend until it’s a slushie consistency
- Pour into glass and garnish with some more berries
