Yummy Thronton summer cocktails you can make at home.
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Ah summer. The perfect time to enjoy an ice-cold beer or two. Or three. It’s also the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cocktail. From fruity sangrias to classic margaritas, there are many options to choose from. Whether you are lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, a delicious cocktail can make any summer day even better. In this post, we’ve highlighted four tried-and-true best Thornton summer cocktails (with recipes!).
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Margarita
The margarita is a classic summer cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. To make a margarita, simply combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Serve in a salt-rimmed glass with a lime wedge for garnish.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the edge of a glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a small dish of salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Sangria
Sangria is a fruity and refreshing cocktail perfect for summer. This Spanish drink is made with red or white wine, fruit juice, and fresh fruit. To make sangria, combine the ingredients in a pitcher and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. Serve over ice with a slice of fruit for garnish.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 cup club soda
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brandy, triple sec, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add the sliced fruit to the pitcher and stir again.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Just before serving, add the club soda to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Serve the sangria over ice and enjoy!
Mojito
A classic Cuban cocktail that is yummy and refreshing. To make a mojito, muddle the mint and sugar in a glass, add the rum and lime juice, and top with soda water. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint for garnish.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- In a tall glass, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.
- Add ice to the glass.
- Pour in the white rum and stir well.
- Top off the glass with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
- Enjoy your refreshing mojito!
Pina Colada
This creamy drink is made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. To make a pina colada, mix the ingredients in a blender with ice and serve in a tall glass with a slice of pineapple for garnish.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz coconut cream
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and crushed ice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
- Serve and enjoy your tropical pina colada!
These cocktails are perfect for any summer occasion, from a pool party to a backyard barbecue. So, grab your shaker and start mixing up some refreshing Thronton summer cocktails.
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