As the hot days of summer come to a close, we at elements look back fondly on those sultry nights we spent sipping a cocktail or two at one of the many cafes and outdoor restaurants we love to frequent. (Okay, so technically being based out of Miami Beach, we can enjoy outdoor cocktails anytime… but that’s beside the point!).
Even though fall is right around the corner, there’s still time to send off summer with one last, great celebration of flavor! Here are a few of our favorite summer drinks (courtesy of Joe the bartender at Nemo’s , one of the hottest restaurants on South Beach) for you to enjoy the whole year.
Coco-Pineapple Martini
2 oz. coconut rum
2 oz. Bacardi Limon
Pineapple juice
Orange slice (for garnish)
Combine coconut rum, Bacardi Limon and pineapple juice in container. Cover and shake well. Pour into chilled martini glass and garnish with an orange slice.
White Wine Spritzer with Elderflower Liqueur
1 oz. St. Germain liqueur
4-5 oz. Pinot Grigio white wine
Soda water
Ice
Lemon twist (for garnish)
Combine liqueur and white wine in a chilled wine glass. Top with splash of soda water and ice. Garnish with lemon twist.
Spa Day Spritzer
Sliced, chilled cucumber
2 oz. gin
Ice
Tonic or soda water
Sprig of mint (optional)
Pour gin over cucumber slices and ice in large glass. Top with tonic or soda water. Stir. Garnish with a thin cucumber slice or add a sprig of mint.
Classic Mojito
Mint leaves
Lime, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons household sugar (cane sugar)
Ice
2 oz. white rum
Soda water
Sprig of mint (for garnish)
Muddle (crush with wooden spoon or muddler) mint leaves, lime and sugar in large glass. Add ice and pour rum over. Stir and top with soda water. Garnish with sprig of mint.
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