You go out in hot summer day and then there would be nothing better option than an icy cool alcoholic drink which will provide you relief from warmth.
Following mentioned are some of the drinks having flavors that are fruity and subtle. All the drinks are suitable for parties, weekend trips or even when you with your friend. Here are some of the alcoholic summer drinks recipes mentioned below:
Alcoholic Summer Drinks Recipe
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Tom Collins
It can be bought from the market but making it at home will be fun as well as less costly. During old times it was made at home. You will love the unique and thrilling combination of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and gin.
IngredientsÂ
2 teaspoon (powdered sugar), lemon juice of (1 lemon) and gin (2 oz).
MethodÂ
Mix all ingredients and shake that with ice. Strain out in a highball glass. Add some ice cubes in it. Add carbonated water. Now, your drink is ready, garnish with an orange slice or a cube of strawberry.
Tequila SunriseÂ
It is an orange based cocktail drink but this drink has a strong alcohol base. You will experience visual effects over you but along with that, it will also quench your thirst. But not forget to “stir to complete the sunrise.â€
IngredientsÂ
1- 2 shots of tequila, ½ shot grenadine and 4-6 ounces orange juice.
Method
Take some ice in a glass. Now, pour some orange juice and tequila over it. Gently pour grenadine, now, it will slowly reach to the bottom of the glass. Stir to complete the sunrise.
Fuzzy NavelÂ
It is a thirst quencher drink. On a hot summer day, it can give you relief.
Ingredients
Orange juice (3oz), peach Schnapps (3 oz)
Method
Mix them all in a high glass and pour some ice over it.
Mint Julep
This is signature drink of Kentucky Derby.
Ingredients
Powdered sugar (1 teaspoon), fresh mint leaves (5), bourbon (about 4 ounces), ice (crushed and shaved) and for garnishing mint sprig.
Method
Take a chilled glass, now place mint leaves, sugar and one ounce of bourbon in it. Crush the mint leaves to create a thick paste. Add crushed ice in it. Now, pour the remaining 3 ounces of bourbon over the ice. Fill the Glass with crushed ice, garnish with fresh mint sprig.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Making this drink with fresh strawberries will give you such a pleasure.
Ingredients
lime juice (1 ounce), light rum (3 ounces), powdered sugar (2 tablespoons) and 2-3 ounces fresh strawberries.
Method
Blend all the ingredients with some ice until it goes smooth. Pour it into a tall glass and serve as it is.
Hard Lemonade
Lemonade is a perfect drink which relieves you from summer thirst. It is a blank slate and so can be the base for so many alcoholic drinks. 2 shots of rum, vodka, and Southern Comfort can be added to lemonade to prepare a perfect alcoholic summer drink.
Mojito
It is one of the popular drinks between youth these days. This drink is a mixture of rum, mint and lime juice.
Ingredients
Mint leaves (1 cup), fresh lime juice (3 tablespoons), sugar (2 tablespoons), light rum (11/2 oz) and club soda.
Method
Crush the mint leaves and places them in the bottom of a high glass. Add sugar, rum and lime juice in it. Stir well. Add ice and splash of club soda in it. Garnish it with slice of lemon and mint sprig.