Summer is the season for fun with friends and family. If warm weather entertaining is on your agenda, consider these five tasty cocktail recipes from Lynn Valley Centre.
Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule’s signature chilled copper mug is what truly sets it apart and makes it ideal for a hot summer day. While it may look fancy, making this drink is quite simple. Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 6 oz. ginger beer
- 1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- garnish of mint or lime
Just chill the mugs in advance. Then, add ice and vodka. Next is the lime juice. Finally, top it off with ginger beer and your garnish of choice.
Summer Watermelon Punch
This is one you can make in batches to satisfy thirsty party guests, as each batch offers 32 servings. Ingredients:
- 30 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 bottle sweet white wine
- 3 cups chilled ginger ale
Process watermelon in food processor until smooth, then press through mesh strainer. Add watermelon juice to a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in lemon juice and orange juice concentrate. Then, chill in fridge. Add wine and ginger ale just prior to serving.
Red Sangria
Another favourite punch is a classic red sangria. Here’s how to whip it up. Ingredients:
- 1 orange
- 1 apple
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Slice the fruit into wedges and mix it with the sugar in a large pitcher. Add brandy and orange juice. Finally, stir in your red wine of choice and chill.
Vodka Lemonade
This classic is a favourite of people of all ages. It’s quick and easy to make, yet adds a fun vibe to any party. Ingredients:
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Add ice to a tall glass. Fill with ginger ale, grenadine and lime juice. Stir well and garnish with a cherry.
Shirley Temple Mocktail
This classic is a favourite of people of all ages. It’s quick and easy to make, yet adds a fun vibe to any party. Ingredients:
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Add ice to a tall glass. Fill with ginger ale, grenadine and lime juice. Stir well and garnish with a cherry.
Party prep all in one place
Visit BC Liquor Store, Kim’s Farm Market and Save-On Foods to pick up supplies for your next summer bash. Find everything you need in one convenient location at Lynn Valley Centre in North Vancouver.