#refreshingcocktail

Where'd You Go, Bernadette' inspired this fun and refreshing cocktail with a bright pink color, a hint of sweetness, and citrus notes that balance each other out.

Ingredients: 1.5 oz vodka. 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur. 0.5 oz grenadine. 0.75 oz lemon juice. 3 oz pink lemonade. Pink cotton candy for garnish.

Instructions: Put vodka, elderflower liqueur, grenadine, lemon juice, and pink lemonade in a shaker. Use ice to shake it well. Pour into a martini glass that has been chilled. Put a small piece of pink cotton candy on top to look nice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A refreshing and spicy twist on the classic margarita, the Cilantro Jalapeno Margarita balances the heat of jalapeno with the freshness of cilantro, creating a flavorful and vibrant cocktail perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 oz tequila. 1 oz triple sec. 1 oz fresh lime juice. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. 1/2 jalapeno pepper, sliced seeds removed for less heat. 1/2 oz agave syrup. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, muddle cilantro leaves and jalapeno slices. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro or a jalapeno slice, if desired.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These Spicy Strawberry Margaritas are a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. The sweetness of fresh strawberries combined with the heat from jalapeno peppers creates a flavorful and refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced. 1/2 cup silver tequila. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. 2 tablespoons agave syrup. 1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced. Ice cubes. Salt for rimming the glasses. Lime wedges, for garnish. Strawberries, for garnish.

Instructions: Put the strawberry slices, tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and jalapeno slices in a blender. Mix until it's smooth. Wrap a lime wedge around the edge of each glass, then dip the edges in salt to coat them. Put ice cubes in each glass. Pour the strawberry mix that has been blended over the ice in each glass. Add whole strawberries and wedges of lime as a garnish. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A delightful twist on the classic margarita, infused with the floral notes of St. Germain elderflower liqueur.

Ingredients: 2 oz tequila. 1 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur. 1 oz fresh lime juice. 1/2 oz agave nectar. Salt for rimming, optional. Lime wedge for garnish, optional.

Instructions: Rim a margarita glass with salt optional. In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar. Shake well until chilled. Strain into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge optional.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A zesty and refreshing bourbon cocktail with just the right amount of ginger and grapefruit flavors.

Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon. 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice. 0.75 oz ginger syrup. 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice. Grapefruit twist, for garnish.

Instructions: In a shaker with ice, mix the bourbon, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice. Good shaking for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until cold. Pour into an ice-filled rocks glass. Put a grapefruit twist on top. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A refreshing and floral cooler made with hibiscus tea, perfect for hot summer days. The addition of lemon juice adds a tangy twist, while optional alcohol makes it a delightful cocktail for gatherings.

Ingredients: 4 cups water. 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers. 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Ice cubes. Optional: 1-2 ounces vodka or rum per serving.

Instructions: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Take it off the heat and add the hibiscus flowers. Let them steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Take out the hibiscus flowers and mix in the honey or sugar until it dissolves. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then put it in the fridge to get cold. Add fresh lemon juice and mix well. Put ice cubes in glasses and pour hibiscus tea over them to serve. To make it alcoholic, pour 1-2 ounces of vodka or rum into each glass before adding the tea.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

A minty, juicy, and refreshing summer cocktail with the sweet flavor of strawberries and the crispness of white rum, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.

Ingredients: 8 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced. 10 fresh mint leaves. 2 teaspoons white sugar. 1 lime, juiced. 2 ounces white rum. 1 cup crushed ice. 1/2 cup club soda.

Instructions: In a glass, muddle together the strawberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice until well combined. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Pour in the white rum and club soda. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a strawberry and mint sprig, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes