Wednesday, July 15, 2015

On the Rocks or Frozen??


I recently shared my summer bucket list and one of the items on that list was to try out some new cocktail recipes.  I love me some wine - any day, any time.  However, in the summer, I like to treat myself to a delicious and cold cocktail sometimes too - it's just more fun when the heat is higher.  I thought today I could share a few new drink recipes that I'm really looking forward to trying this summer - hopefully soon! 

Champagne Margaritas: Champagne AND a margarita, need I say more?  These are two of my favorite cocktails to sip on - so why not give them a shot together?  This recipe could not be easier.

Blueberry Mojito: We have a sushi restaurant on Main Street in our town that makes a very similar drink called the Azzie Blue and people love it!  It would be so fun and refreshing to make this similar drink to enjoy at home.  I've been growing mint this summer and I know a lot of other bloggers have been doing some gardening as well so it would be great to use up some mint and put this recipe to the test!

Watermelon Lime Margaritas: I have been loving watermelon anything lately - I mean, it's summer! This drink just looks like it would cool you down plus I love that it includes watermelon (in the drink and as a garnish) AND lime.

Lavender Collins: I've never tried anything with lavender in it (has anyone had it??) but based on just how pretty this drink looks as well as the other ingredients involved (fresh lemon juice, gin, club soda) I think that it's worth a try and has a good shot at being delicious.

Honey Citrus Cocktail: I love a drink that is lighter in color and tried another cocktail with dragon fruit vodka in it recently and was very on board with the taste.  This drink also includes freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, orange juice and is lightly sweetened with honey so it seems like a perfect summer beverage!

What's your favorite cocktail to sip on? Is there anything I should be trying?

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32 comments:

  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}July 15, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    I had a hard time getting passed champagne margarita... two of my favorite things! And the Lavender Collins and the Honey Citrus Cocktail look so pretty! I've never made anything with lavender so if you do let me know how it turns out!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  2. JennJuly 15, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    These all look delicious! Champagne margarita and the watermelon lime ones look like my favorites so far! Can't wait to hear which ones you try!

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  3. BLovedBostonJuly 15, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I'm not a huge tequila fan which is why I normally steer clear of margs, but that champagne one sounds really interesting!!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Rachel EmilyJuly 15, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I want to get better at making cocktails at home too. I feel like I buy pre-made ones too often. These are all great options - especially that champagne marg! Can't wait to try that one!

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  5. Alana LivingstonJuly 15, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I will take one of each, please! They all look great!

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  6. Jessica KesslerJuly 15, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Oh my gosh, the blueberry mojito looks amazing!! Well, they all do, but I like that one the best. :)

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  7. Chesson | Magnolia+MainJuly 15, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    These all look too pretty to drink! Bet they're delicious though :)

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  8. P!nkyJuly 15, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    D, all of the above :)!

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  9. Caroline @ Windy City ChicJuly 15, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    While that blueberry mojito sounds delicious, I'm not sure about the blue color.. That's kind of weird to me. And I'd worry that my lips would turn all blue!! Anyways... the rest of them, sign me up for that! :-) Also, do you drink rose wine? I have started to drink that in the summer because I don't like red wine when it's too hot. Just a thought! I hope that you have a great day and you should try to make one these over the weekend!

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  10. Cory (playdates and prescriptions)July 15, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my! You have me drooling and it'll be MONTHS before i can have a sip! lol

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    These all look delicious and refreshing - anything with blueberries has my name on it!

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  12. a little bit of emilyJuly 15, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    All these drinks look and sound SO delicious. I definitely want to try some...I have a girls weekend coming up, so it sounds like the perfect time! A cocktail I have been loving lately is from a local restaurant...Bicardi Mango Fusion, mango puree, pineapple juice and lime juice. It's SO yummy.

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  13. marisaJuly 15, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Yummmm I used to love dragonfruit vodka!! After I finally finished my bottle it was moving time and I never got around to repurchasing! Thankfully Chris loves to make drinks, he even took a bitters class a few weeks ago! He makes a mean classic marg, with fresh honey, limes and lemons, and sometimes throws a jalapeno in there for essence!

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  14. Katie at Better Off BenedictJuly 15, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    I'm a on the rocks kind of girl! These look amazing. I want to try them all. We make margaritas with beer in them all the time too :) reminded me of your champagne margarita, which sounds delicious as well.

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  15. birdie to beJuly 15, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Yum! I'm a rocks kind of girl... But something about vacations always make me carve a blended drink, like piña coladas!

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  16. Klein Dot CoJuly 15, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I so need that blueberry mojito in my life! Perfect answer to my CSA blueberries and garden full of mint!

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  17. TorryJuly 15, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    This summer my drink of choice is an angry orchard but I am trying to find something more crisp to drink and not so sweet. This weekend I am going to see what I can do with La Croix and maybe some vodka?

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  18. Kate at Green FashionistaJuly 15, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    YUM! You had me at champagne margaritas - 2 of my all time favs together :-D

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  19. The Everyday GraceJuly 15, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    rocks :) That champagne margarita. Holy smokes!!

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  20. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJuly 15, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Mmmm, you had me at Watermelon Lime Margarita!

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  21. Hanging with the HirstsJuly 15, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    These look delicious!! I need to start making some before summer is over!

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  22. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeJuly 15, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    cocktails are seriously my favourite! i like on the rocks and frozen. anything that has alcohol but tastes like it doesn't - my kind of drink! lol

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  23. AnonymousJuly 15, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Blueberry Mojitos sound - and look - so fresh and pretty! Great list. And on the rocks all the way ;)

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  24. JMO July 15, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    I'll take them all! I clearly need to taste test hahaha YUM! Delish and gorgeous! xo

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  25. Meg TaylorJuly 15, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I am all about the frozen drinks :) These all look so pretty and I want them all... so close to 5:00!

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  26. Erin PeyerkJuly 15, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Yum! The Honey Citrus sounds amazing!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 15, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    These sound so refreshing and I love all of the pretty colors! Lol :)

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  28. Mattie @ Northwest NativeJuly 15, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Okay seriously, every one I got to I was like, "This is my favorite" and then I'd scroll down and the next one would be amazing too. I'm gonna say I must try ALL of these!

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  29. Kristina @ Medicine and ManicuresJuly 15, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    I loveeee blueberry mojitos… any mojitos really!! And as far as margs go… on the rocks for me!! These are making me very thirsty lol :)

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  30. Amanda | Kids and CabernetJuly 15, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    These all look SO delicious! I'm not sure which looks better - yum!

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  31. LauraJuly 16, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    You had me at champs & margaritas! Preferably on the rocks, of course!

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  32. EvelinaJuly 16, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    I haven't ever tried to make my own cocktail but that watermelon one looks delicious!

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