Today is National Cocktail Day so I decided to share 4 cocktails that will enhance your summer experience by making you feel fancy and fresh! I personally have deemed this summer a “coastal Italian Grandma Summer” meaning I am wearing linen, drenching everything in olive oil, tanning, and sipping on some sort of cocktail outside. Here are 4 drinks to help you achieve this goal as well!
Note: These drinks are for people 21+ in age. Please drink responsibly.
- Aperol Spritz
This is my personal favorite summer drink! I think it is so light and refreshing while still getting the job done. Here is my recipe:
Ingredients:
2 oz. Aperol
3 oz. Prosseco of your choice
1 oz. Club soda (I like the tangerine La Croix)
Orange slice to garnish but not required
How To Make:
Layer all ingredients and give it a mix with your straw! Enjoy
2. French 75
French 75’s are another prosecco-based cocktail because nothing screams luxurious to me quite like bubbles. These are delicious and light and will make you feel super fancy. Here’s my recipe:
Ingredients:
1 Oz. Gin
1/2 Oz. Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 Oz. Simple syrup
3 ounces Prosecco
Rosemary Garnish
How to Make:
- Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a chilled shaker
- Strain into a champagne coupe
- Top with Prosecco and rosemary sprig
- Enjoy!
3. Sangria
Talk about easy and breezy! I am going to give you a recipe for white sangria (or sangria blanco) because that feels more summer to me! It’s very communal and allows you to share very easily, which I really appreciate about this drink. Here’s my recipe:
Ingredients:
White wine of your choice
Brandy of your choice
Orange slices
Peaches
Club soda
White grape juice (for added sweetness, optional)
How To Make:
Pour wine, splash of brandy, and club soda (and grape juice if you decide to add)into a pitcher with ice
Add your cut fruit and give it a stir! Enjoy!
4. Negroni
This drink feels very serious and sophisticated, but don’t let it intimidate you. This drink is perfect for when you just want a night cap sitting outside, reading a book, overall just very relaxed and elevated vibes. Here’s my recipe:
Ingredients:
1 Oz. Gin
1 Oz. Campari
1 Oz. Sweet Vermouth
Orange peel to garnish
Block Ice
How To Make:
Mix all of the liquids in a cold shaker cup
Strain liquids into a rocks glass with block ice
Garnish with twisted orange peel
Enjoy!
The Young Edit 