The local pools are opening. The beach is beckoning. The new swimsuit is being purchased. Life slows down a bit. Backpacks are traded for bikes and scooters. Laughter fills the air. Vacations are booked. The kids are going to sleep in every day…  (We can dream, right?)

Summer calendars are full of days spent with friends, including grown-up friends. BBQ's and potlucks and pool parties beckon for delicious adult beverages.

Cheers to Summer.

School’s Out: Summertime Cocktails for Grown-ups

 The Strawberry Shortcake Sangria

Vodka Pear Lemonade

Blueberry Vojito

Mimosa Sangria

Grapefruit Salty Dog  

Beach House Cosmos

Sunset Slushy Margarita

Champagne Margarita

Don’t forget to keep frozen fruit on hand, as a strawberry from the freezer will not only keep your wine cooler longer, but it’ll give it a hint of summer too.

If you want to get fancier than the frozen fruit, freeze high quality fruit juices (berry flavored, peach, etc) in ice cube trays and toss them in to add a new flavor to your drink – or tone it down if it’s a bit too intense. Even fancier? Stick an upside-down popsicle into the drink.

Pregnant? No worries, summer mocktails are up next on the blog!