Best Summer Drinks
Jun 21, 2012 | 5:44 pm
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Jun 22, 2012 | 5:06 pm
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My non-alcohol favorite: Fresh lemonade, made with Meyer lemons (and some "zest" thereof) and Demerera (no longer from "Demerara") or other "raw" sugar. If making in small amounts for immediate service, water "con gaz" livens up the drink. With a lemon slice and fresh mint as garnishes, presents well and satisfies.
Jun 22, 2012 | 10:25 pm
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Summer is the only time I will indulge in a Strawberries and Creme Frapuccino from Starbucks made with skim milk. It's not alcoholic, and one of the few things I buy from there. Otherwise I also like those chilled waters flavored with fresh fruit in the hotel lobbies. I can't bring myself to make a whole pitcher of that stuff at home. The flavored water just tastes better when sipped in an air conditioned lobby.
Jun 25, 2012 | 11:17 am
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So many Pimm's #1 fans...
...that I had to give it a go.
I found a recipe that called for:
1 part Pimm's #1
3 parts lemonade
mint
cucumber slices
orange slices
sliced strawberries
But, I actually only used 1/2 part Pimm's #1. Not sure I could handle a full part.
It turned out to be very tasty, but probably not something I'll do all that often.
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I found a recipe that called for:
1 part Pimm's #1
3 parts lemonade
mint
cucumber slices
orange slices
sliced strawberries
But, I actually only used 1/2 part Pimm's #1. Not sure I could handle a full part.
It turned out to be very tasty, but probably not something I'll do all that often.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Jun 25, 2012 | 11:20 am
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Great summer drink (grabbed from IKEA)...
One serving:
1.5oz vodka
.75oz Flder saft (a.k.a. elderberry, can get a bottle from IKEA)
8oz tonic water
Lime slices
Ice
Served it at an outdoor party (102F that day) to rave reviews.
One serving:
1.5oz vodka
.75oz Flder saft (a.k.a. elderberry, can get a bottle from IKEA)
8oz tonic water
Lime slices
Ice
Served it at an outdoor party (102F that day) to rave reviews.
Jun 25, 2012 | 10:35 pm
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My favorite is a concoction I invented myself...well, I think I invented it. It may be on a bar menu somewhere, but I haven't seen it yet...
Raspberry Lemonade (preferably the "Simply Lemonade with Raspberry" brand)
Cherry Lemonade Vodka (I've only found this flavor in the Pinnacle lineup)
Triple Sec
I usually free pour, but when I measure it's roughly 6 -10 oz. lemonade (that's *always* free pour), 1.5 - 2 oz. vodka, 1.5 - 2 oz. triple sec. It honestly depends on the size of the glass I'm putting it in, too...but I usually reach for my pint glasses.
Raspberry Lemonade (preferably the "Simply Lemonade with Raspberry" brand)
Cherry Lemonade Vodka (I've only found this flavor in the Pinnacle lineup)
Triple Sec
I usually free pour, but when I measure it's roughly 6 -10 oz. lemonade (that's *always* free pour), 1.5 - 2 oz. vodka, 1.5 - 2 oz. triple sec. It honestly depends on the size of the glass I'm putting it in, too...but I usually reach for my pint glasses.
Jun 29, 2012 | 11:04 pm
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I love drinking homemade wine coolers in the summer. Rose, lemon lime soda, and lots of fresh fruit. They are totally trashy but, I've hooked more than one person. White wine sangria and Gin and tonics are another favorite. And a tacate if I'm at the river.
Jul 3, 2012 | 12:10 am
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Pimm's Cup Nr. 1 !
Brings back memories of working as a young engineer in Kew Gardens. I had forgotten about that one: I think it was 2 jiggers of Pimm's, lemon juice and soda water (better known as British Lemonade ).
The Sloane Ranger days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgZom...eature=related
Brings back memories of working as a young engineer in Kew Gardens. I had forgotten about that one: I think it was 2 jiggers of Pimm's, lemon juice and soda water (better known as British Lemonade ).
The Sloane Ranger days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgZom...eature=related
Jul 30, 2014 | 4:57 am
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Pimms should be 1/3 Pimm's, 2/3 dry lemonade, with a splash of gin to give it some body. Make sure it's very cold, and add orange and cucumber, along with lots of mint. Don't be stupid and add strawberries, they just get bloated and gross.
A better version of Pimm's is Sipsmith Summer Cup. More expensive but worth it.
A better version of Pimm's is Sipsmith Summer Cup. More expensive but worth it.