Holiday Cocktails That Will Impress Your Guests
Once again, it’s time to celebrate the red, white and blue. This year, I will spend July 4th in New Orleans at Essence Fest, while my friends will host or attend a few parties, picnics and BBQs in recognition of America’s Independence. My days and nights will be filled with sipping unique cocktails in the “Cajun” city wondering if I will ever learn to make awe-inspiring concoctions like a professional bartender. After attending and hosting numerous festivities, I discovered that most people have no clue what cocktails to serve their guests. With an assortment of folks in attendance, it can be difficult to create the right blend of alcohol beverages to meet everyone’s taste. Whether it’s an old favorite like the smooth daiquiri or new finds such as the Acai berry martini, impress the crowd with these drink recipes without breaking a summer sweat:
TY KU, a premium Asian liqueur known for its cool citrus taste and less than 100 calories, is absolutely delicious. My suggestion is the Superfruit Mojito, served on the rocks with a lime garnish.
TY KU Premium Liqueur
Recipe
2 oz T Y KU
Fresh Mint leaves
Fresh Berries
Splash of diet citrus soda
Squeeze of lime and serve on the rocks
Can you say Tequila?! One of my classic Tequila drinks is Cuervo Tradicional El Diablo; a blend of cranberry juice and sparkling ginger ale adds a kick to this simple sipping cocktail.
Cuervo Tradicional El Diablo cocktail
Recipe
3 oz Jose Cuervo Tradicional
3 oz cranberry juice
2 oz sparkly ginger ale
Serve on the rocks with a lime garnish
Show your patriotism with a frosty blueberry frozen margarita!
Blueberry margarita w/Don Julio or Partida Tequlia
Recipe
2 cup(s) ice
1 cup (s) frozen blueberries
1 cup (s) blueberry nectar
1/4 cup (s) seltzer
2 tablespoon frozen limeade
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 ounce Don Julio or Partida tequila
1 lime wedge and coarse salt
The national Brazilian fruit Acai is now a vodka spirit with natural flavors and 30% more antioxidants. It makes a “healthy” and tasty Acai Berry Martini for your 4th of July menu.
Acai berry martini w/ Veev vodka
Recipe
3 ounces VeeV Açaí Spirit
¼ ounce dry vermouth
Dash of orange bitters
Garnish with a lemon twist
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass
The Pineapple Daiquiri; this fruity pineapple mix will transport you to a tropical island in the Caribbean.
Pineapple Daiquiri w/Skyy Vodka
Recipe
2 oz SKYY infusions
Pineapple Vodka
1 oz Simple syrup
1 0z fresh lime juice
Shake with ice
For a taste of Mother Nature, include this category five Hurricane to your carte de jour
Hurricane cocktail w/Bacardi Rum
Recipe
.5 oz. Bacardi Rum
.75 oz dark rum
3 oz. passion fruit
3 oz. mango juice
2 oz. sweet and sour mix
Garnish with lime wheel
Do you have any special recipes you want to share? Let me know if any of these drink recipes are a hit at your Independence Day affair?
Happy Holidays!
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That Bacardi Hurricane looks SO good…but I’m more interested in that TY KU stuff, is that new??
No not really but hasn’t been in the public eye much. It’s a great refreshing drink. I love that I can drink it straight but if you want more of a kick you may want to mix it with another liquor like tequila or vodka. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Somebody made me that Jose Cuervo and cranberry at a party once and it wasn’t half bad. I’ve had the TY KU too and you’re right Cari, it is refreshing. The citrus taste is awesome, I’m excited to try it in a mojito like you’ve suggested.
The VeeV and TY KU look very interesting…and I’ve heard that both have ingredients that are good for you!!