Summer in a Glass: Cocktail Recipes
design: Gianna Castagliuolo
Cosmo, anyone?
by OLYMA JOLIE DESARMES ★ AUGuST 4, 2024
As the summer heat ramps up, what better way to cool down and spice things up with a chic, refreshing cocktail? Whether you’re hosting a rooftop soiree or seeking solace in your air-conditioned apartment, these cocktails will make your summer sparkle.
The Mojito: A Minty Delight
Nothing says refreshing quite like the classic Mojito. This minty delight is simple to make and a perfect sip to the summer’s day. The mojito, darling, is more than a cocktail, it is a testament to balance and simplicity and carries an air of sophistication that makes it the perfect accessory for any summer affair.
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
1.5 teaspoons of sugar
4-6 mint leaves
Sparkling water or club soda
Ice
Lime slice for garnish
Directions: In a glass of your choice, muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the rum, topping it off with soda water. Stir gently and garnish. This classic summer drink will have feeling refreshed all day long.
The Cosmopolitan: The It Girl
In the iconic words of Carrie Bradshaw, “I’d like a cheeseburger, please, large fries, and a Cosmopolitan!” Whether you are enjoying a night out, or a night in binging Sex and the City, this sweet drink will have you forgetting about your Mr. Big.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Vodka
1 oz White Cranberry juice
0.5 oz of any Orange-flavored liquor
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Ice
Lime twist for garnish
Directions: In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, white cranberry juice, orange liquor, and lime juice. Shake well and then grab your well-chilled martini glass to strain into. Top it off with a lime twist and savor as you channel your inner Carrie.
Campari Spritz: Chic Relaxation
Not to be mistaken with its sister Aperol, the Campari spritz is the perfect bubbly cocktail. With one sip you’ll feel transported to the sunny piazza in Italy, even if you’re just sitting on your living room couch.
Ingredients:
2 oz Campari
3 oz Prosecco
1 oz soda water
Ice
Orange slice for garnish
Directions: Fill your favorite wine glass with ice, and pour in the Campari, Prosecco, and soda water. Garnish with your orange slice and enjoy your very own Italian summer.
These three drinks will be your perfect partner in crime for your summer, so a toast to a summer filled with refreshing sips and unforgettable nights, and the perfect cocktail in hand. Cheers!