Showing posts with label summer beverage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer beverage. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Lemon Drop

2 oz. vodka
Lemonade Drop
1 oz. Grand Marnier
1 Tbsp. frozen lemonade concentrate (or juice of ½ lemon)
Sugar
Run a slice of lemon around the rim of a 4 oz. serving glass then dip in sugar, creating a sugar rim. Fill glass with ice cubes.
In shaker, mix vodka, Grand Marnier and frozen lemonade concentrate and mix well. Pour over ice cubes and serve with slice of lemon.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Brandy Slush

Refreshing drink that even those who hate tea will enjoy



  • 4 individual green or black tea bags
  • 9 cups water, divided
  • 2 cups brandy
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

  • EACH SERVING:
  • 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled

  • GARNISH:
  • Orange or lemon slice
  •  

    • Place tea bags in a small bowl. Bring 2 cups water to a boil; pour over tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Transfer tea to a large pitcher; stir in the brandy, lemonade concentrate, juice concentrate and remaining water. Pour into a 4-qt. freezer container. Freeze overnight or until set.
    • For each serving, scoop 3/4 cup slush into a rocks glass. Pour lemon-lime soda into the glass; garnish as desired. Yield: 21 servings (about 4 quarts slush mix).
    •  or 

    • Try it with Blueberrry Vodka
     Use cherry vodka instead of the brandy for a change.
    It helps if every couple hours you stir the slush til it's frozen. Otherwise it's extra slushy in the center and hard on the outside.

    Saturday, October 24, 2009

    Red Wine Lemonade

    1/4 cup granulated sugar (may increase up to 1/3 cup)
    1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (may increase up to 1/2 cup), plus lemon slices for garnish
    3/4 cup dry red wine (may decrease to 1/2 cup)
    28 ounces club soda, chilled
    crushed ice
    1. Combine sugar, lemon juice and your favorite red wine in a medium to large pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in club soda; pour over crushed ice in desired serving glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

    Tip: If you have 4 people over sharing, make enough for at least 2 batches because people will want lots more. Next time, I’ll plan for at least 3 for a group of four. It’s refreshing and light, and a great treat even for folks who rarely drink since the wine is so diluted.

    Saturday, November 1, 2008

    Victoria Station's Pina Colada

    This makes enough for 2
    2 oz Orgeat Syrup
    3 - 4 oz Coco Lopez
    3 oz Rum
    4 oz Sweet & Sour Bar Mix
    8 oz Pineapple Juice

    Blend everything together with enough ice to make it slushy.....garnish with mint or one of those cool mini umbrellas or a slice of pineapple on the glass.

    Enjoy!