Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and to beat the heat and impress your summer guests, here are a few fun and refreshing cocktail creations to try.
Julio & Daisy
Created by Dallas Mixologist Christian Armando Guillén
Ingredients:
1 1/4 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Hibiscus and Passionfruit Infused Agave Syrup
3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 Dash Pepper Bitters
Orchid for Garnish
Preparation:
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, hibiscus and passionfruit infused agave syrup, fresh lime juice and pepper bitters into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with orchid.
Cruzan® Black Cherry Avalanche
Ingredients:
1 Part Cruzan® Black Cherry Rum
1 Part DeKuyper® Michigan Cherry Schnapps Liqueur
Lime Wedges
Mint Spring
Black Cherries
Preparation:
Pack rocks glass with shaved ice. Slowly pour chilled spirits over the ice. Squeeze lime on top. Garnish with sprig of mint and a black cherry.
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Remy V Champs-Elysees
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Remy V
¾ Lemon Juice
½ Simple Syrup
½ Green Chartreuse
2 dashes Angostora Bitters
Preparation:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe.
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Midori® Colada
Ingredients:
2 parts Midori® Melon Liqueur
1 part Cruzan® Pineapple Rum
4 parts Colada Mix*
*Colada Mix Ingredients:
5 parts Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut
8 parts Pineapple Juice
Preparation: Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a hurricane type glass and top with whipped cream and a pineapple/cherry stack.
Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender without ice and mix until well blended. Keep remaining mixture chilled (mixture should last between 5-7 days)
Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Baileys™ Original Irish Cream
2 1/2 cups Coffee Ice Cream
1/2 cup Milk
2 Large Chocolate Chip Cookies (save a bit of cookie crumble for garnishing!)
6 Ice Cubes
Preparation:
Combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, coffee ice cream, milk, chocolate chip cookies and ice cubes into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into rocks glass. Garnish with chocolate chip cookie pieces.
