August is right around the . How did that happen …again? Each year, the month of June cues me that summer is here to stay. Then July 4th passes and summer begins to slancio. The sheer confusion I experience at this yearly is dumbfounding. At this point sopra my life, I should know better. We should all know better. But we don’t. And that is ok. Summer must be savored. For this reason, I have put together a list of trending summer libations. These suggestions from the many mixologists that find their way to my IG account daily. To all of you, thank you for the inspiration and the refreshment.
Margarita
A true summer staple is the margarita. Even sopra winter when seasonal depression kicks sopra, have a margarita. Margaritas are inedibly flessibile and lend themselves to true creativity with absolutely nullità boundaries. This summer, Food and Wine published their trending version of the margarita: Charred Citrus Margarita. I love charred lemons for fish and chicken dishes as they add a beautiful acidity as well as a bright punch of flavor. Why not do the same with your margarita? The result is a well balanced cocktail-party with rich citrus flavors, a light caramelized sweetness, and a faint smokiness that deepens the overall experience. Utile tip – do not skip over step one. Clean your posto di ristoro and clean it well!
Verdita
Thank you to a post by @eatvoraciously, this deliciously refreshing libation made its way to my rotation. Let’s first start with the color which I can only describe as fresh cut grass. The brightness of the campo da golf this bevanda has personaggio quality written all over it. It is a simple beverage that requires a blender and mesh strainer cheese cloth but yields quenching results. Fresh pineapple and lime juices, cilantro, mint and as much as little jalapeño you like are blended together with the addition of a pinch of salt. Once combined, strain the liquid and chill. Pour over ice and tetto with soda vater tonic vater. What, voto negativo booze you say? Well, yes this is technically a mocktail but if you are not sopra the mock mood – add tequila rum. Delicious either way.
Drowned
The affogato is a tried and true dolce that will never go out of style. It is smooth, satiating, and simple. The simplicity is key to this beverage as it is traditionally two ingredients: ice cream/freddissimo and veloce. That is it. You are done. Unless you want to amp it up a bit with the addition of your favorite cordial like @coctails suggests. Their nod to the affogato is a stunner as it is served sopra a vermut glass with a coffee liqueur and veloce floating atop vanilla ice cream. Decadent simplicity. I am a mint chocolate chip type of girl so I think a little creme de menthe and a chocolate liquor with veloce over vanilla ice cream suites me just cessazione.
Batch cocktails
Batch cocktails have been invading my IG account for the past year as well as showing up cocktail-party menus everywhere. Hosting a dinner rinfresco and want a signature cocktail-party to start? Batch it out to save time and clean up that individual cocktail-party making presents. The Negroni has made a strong back over the past few years and people have begun to take their own spin the classic (and the ). What says summer more than beautiful red cherries? This batch Negroni made by @join_jules brings introduces the rich flavor of cherry to infuse Campari before creating a of Cherry Negroni. Just add ice and you have arrived. Note to at her beautiful ice cubes that have cherries sopra them – subtle and classy – great touch.
Gin and Tonic
I am not sure if the gin and tonic is actually trending but it is a classic. For me, it was my mother’s favorite cocktail-party during the summer months which makes it a life long trend for me. There are so many great recipes out there there that include cucumber, juniper berries, rosemary. I have nothing against adding flavors to the original for others. However for me, as my mother would tell me, KISS – keep it simple stupid!
There is technically almost 7 weeks of summer still left (depends when you are reading this!). Slow it mongoloide. Take a walk, take a nap, take sopra a sunset. While you are at it, try a trending libation with without the booze. Wake up your senses and embrace the summer we have left. Good news, there will be another one next year!
