Archive for: June, 2017

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups ice cubes 1 1/2 cups sparkling water 1/2 cup gin (such as Bluecoat American Dry Gin) 6 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 8 ounces fresh raspberries, frozen Lime wedges (optional) How to Make It Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve slushies with lime wedges, […]

Marionberry Mojito

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons sugar 4 ounces marionberries or blackberries (about 1 cup) 1 cup ice cubes 1/2 cup white rum (such as New Deal Distillery) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup club soda Additional marionberries and mint sprigs (optional) How to Make It Combine […]

Honey-Lemon Spritz

Ingredients 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup boiling water 20 lemon verbena or basil leaves, divided 2 cups Lillet Blanc 3/4 cup vodka 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 5 fresh thyme sprigs 1 1/2 cups club soda, chilled 1 lemon, thinly sliced How to Make It Combine honey, 1/4 cup boiling water, and 12 torn verbena […]

Sweet Heat Arnold Palmer

Ingredients 8 cups water, divided 18 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 family-size iced-tea bags (such as Lipton) 1 small habanero chile, stemmed, seeded, and sliced 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 8 fresh mint sprigs How to Make It Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in 6 tablespoons […]

Blueberry Margaritas

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups blueberries, divided 12 mint leaves 1 1/2 cups silver tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges How to Make It Combine 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a container with a tight-fitting lid; seal. Shake […]

Blackberry Gin Fizz

Ingredients 4 cups fresh blackberries (about 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 10 tablespoon gin, divided 2 large pasteurized egg whites, divided 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided 1 cup chilled club soda, divided Mint sprigs (optional) How to Make It Place berries and sugar in a saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally […]

Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic

Ingredients 6 Persian cucumbers, divided (about 1 pound) 8 (2 1/2-inch-long) strips lime rind 1 1/2 cups gin 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 lime, thinly sliced 5 cups tonic water, chilled How to Make It Cut 4 cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups). Muddle sliced cucumber and rind in a large measuring cup […]

Bourbon Mule

Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 cup light ginger beer, such as Fever-Tree Naturally Light 1 fresh mint sprig 1 lime slice How to Make It In a copper mug or highball glass, combine bourbon and lime juice. Fill cup with ice. Add ginger beer; stir gently to combine. Garnish […]

Blackberry Limeade

Ingredients 6 cups water, divided 3 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) 8 thin lime slices Fresh blackberries (optional) How to Make It Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; […]

Prickly Pear Punch

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 1 (1-in.) lemon rind strip 1 cup cactus water (see below) 1/2 cup silver tequila 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup ice cubes 1/4 cup prosecco or other dry sparkling wine How to Make It Muddle together sugar and lemon rind in a large glass. Stir in cactus water, tequila, and honey. […]