Cucumber Gin Gimlet

This Cucumber Gin Gimlet is simple, refreshing, and perfect for summer. And I mean… look at that color! I used Empress 1908 Gin which is a spirit from Canada that’s micro-distilled in copper-pot stills using juniper, rose, coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark, butterfly pea blossoms. The pea blossoms give it that beautiful indigo hue!

DrinksRiley YahrJuly 23, 2020gimlet, cocktail, purple, butterfly pea blossom, gin, cucumber, lime, drink, alcohol, pinkComment

Strawberry Basil Moscow Mule

A twist on the classic, this Strawberry Basil Moscow Mule is fruity, tart, sweet and a touch spicy. Strawberries and fresh basil leaves are muddled together, strained to create a strawberry juice, then mixed with agave, lemon juice, vodka, and ginger beer. It’s then served over ice for a colorful and refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer.

DrinksRiley YahrJune 10, 2020cocktail, vodka, ginger beer, basil, strawberry, alcohol, moscow mule, lemonComment

Sparkling Rosé Sangria

Not your average Sangria - this Sparkling Rosé Sangria is the perfect drink for warm spring or summer days. Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and sliced citrus soak with rosé, infusing the fruit with the booze while giving the rosé a delicious fruity flavor. Top it off with some sparkling water and you’ve got yourself a refreshing (and beautiful) Sangria.

DrinksRiley YahrMay 15, 2020rosé, rose, sangria, cocktail, summer, spring, fruit, strawberry, cherries, cherry, tangerine, lemon, sparklingComment

Watermelon Mint Prosecco Spritz

If a cocktail could taste like summer, it would be this Watermelon Mint Spritz. It’s so refreshing and especially perfect for warm weekend afternoons. Fresh mint is muddled with maple syrup, blended with watermelon, strained, then mixed with a touch of lime juice. It’s topped with a good amount of Prosecco but can easily be swapped for tequila or vodka.

I love this drink because you can easily make the watermelon juice ahead of time. You can even mix the Prosecco in with the juice and freeze it for later for a slushy.

DrinksRiley YahrMay 11, 2020cocktail, summer, watermelon, mint, lime, juice, spritz, spritzer, bubbly, alcohol, processo, maple syrupComment

Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Margarita

Muddled cucumber and jalapeño slices combine with pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and tequila for this refreshing margarita. Strain it over crushed ice for a slushy consistency that you’ll love. It’s a touch sweet, spicy, and tart. It’s super easy to make but tastes fancy. Not into spicy? Simply skip the jalapeños.