“For more adult gatherings,
throw gin or bourbon into the mix
for a delicous, refreshing cocktail.”
Hopefully, I have brought you over to the dark side of exciting
summertime refreshments. Mix one of these up for your next
backyard BBQ and I can guarantee it will be a hit. These are quick
and easy to do; they just simply need time to chill before your
friends arrive thirsty. For your more adult gatherings, throw gin or
bourbon into the mix for a delicious, refreshing cocktail to go with
your kabobs on the grill. Or just keep a pitcher in the fridge with
one long curly straw for your own personal enjoyment.
Either way, enjoy.
Recipes
Basil Lemonade
4 cups fresh squeezed and strained lemon juice
4 cups water
4 cups basil syrup*
Mix all ingredients together and chill for a couple hours until cold.
Add ice and serve!
*To make basil syrup, combine 4 cups sugar, 4 cups water, and
2 cups packed fresh basil in a large pan. Bring all ingredients to
a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling and sugar is dissolved,
remove from heat and cool. Strain out basil.
Cocktail idea: Gin Basil Cooler
1 ½ oz premium gin
4 oz basil lemonade
Serve over ice with a basil leaf garnish.
Hibiscus Orangeade
3 cups fresh squeezed and strained orange juice
1 cup fresh squeezed and strained lemon juice
4 cups water
4 cups hibiscus syrup*
Mix all ingredients together and chill for a couple hours until cold.
Add ice and serve!
*Hibiscus syrup: combine 4 cups sugar, 4 cups water, and 2 cups
dried hibiscus flowers in a large pan. Bring all ingredients to a boil,
stirring occasionally. Once boiling and sugar is dissolved, remove
from heat and cool. Strain out flowers.
Cocktail idea: Sparkling Flower
1 oz hibiscus orangeade
3 oz Champagne
Pour orangeade into a flute, top with Champagne. Garnish with a
hibiscus flower canned in syrup.
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