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Monday, April 3, 2017

3 Fruity Cocktail Recipes for Spring Parties!

Spring has finally sprung and I'm looking forward to hosting several parties and family get-together's this season. Now that spring has arrived, I'm craving all kinds of things that contain a fruity flavor. That includes delicious desserts, baked goods and of course, yummy cocktail drinks!

Here are 3 fruity flavored cocktail recipes that are just perfect for all of your spring parties this year. The recipes are courtesy of Sparkling ICE. Please drink responsibly and always use a designated driver.

Strawberry Watermelon Cocktail Recipe

Strawberry Watermelon Cocktail Recipe

3 oz. Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon
1.5 oz. Vodka
½ oz. Peach Schnapps
Watermelon slices and strawberries for garnish

Pour vodka and peach schnapps, then Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon over ice. Stir gently to mix. Garnish with watermelon slices and strawberries. Serve immediately.
Pink Grapefruit & Gin Cocktail Recipe

Pink Grapefruit & Gin Cocktail Recipe

3 oz. Sparkling Ice Pink Grapefruit
1.5 oz. Gin
½ oz. elderflower liqueur
Lime slices for garnish

Using a tall Collins glass, pour rum, then Sparkling Ice Pink Grapefruit over ice. Stir gently to mix.
Garnish with lime slices. Serve immediately.
Grapefruit & Elderflower Cocktail Recipe

Grapefruit & Elderflower Cocktail Recipe

1oz vodka
.5oz elderflower liqueur
2oz grapefruit juice
.5oz vanilla syrup
Sparkling Ice Essence of Water
Rosemary sprig, for garnish
Grapefruit slice, for garnish

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Combine vodka, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, and vanilla syrup- shake until cold. Strain into an ice filled glass and float with Unflavored Sparkling Ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice then serve.

GINGER SYRUP

2 oz. piece of ginger
½ cup sugar
½ cup water

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir to dissolve sugar. Add ginger and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, and allow the ginger to infuse for 30 minutes. Pour syrup through a finer strainer into an airtight container.

Disclosure: You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

1 comment:

jopb said...

My favorite is the Strawberry watermelon Cocktail followed by the Grapefruit & Elderflower Cocktail Recipe.