Ring in Rosé Season with the New Mingle Mocktails Sparkling Rosé

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I LIVE for rosé season. The warm air while sipping on that sweet indulgence - it’s unbeatable! But, there a lot of days I want to skip the alcohol and just wish I had the same taste, but without the buzz. I was soooo excited to hear that Mingle Mocktails debuted its long awaited Raspberry Sparkling Rosé flavor to kick off rosé season! Mingle Mocktails, the female-founded (+ Bethenny Frankel-backed!) line of sparkling ready-to-drink mocktails not only has the cutest packaging, but truly does have such a fun flavor portfolio - there really is something for everyone.

Sparkling Raspberry Rosé has bright raspberry notes and a crisp, dry finish that mimics that of a rosé, but with a fruity, fizzy twist. It’s now available in convenient 4-packs of 12oz cans on MingleMocktails.com. I can’t wait to be sipping on these all spring and summer long! From picnics to barbecues to brunches and pregames, this is the rosé flavor we all have been waiting for, available to sip on any day of the week.

Summer Vibes with Hendrick's Gin | Limited Edition Midsummer Solstice x BloomsyBox Cocktail Recipes

The only gin I love? Hendrick’s Gin, of course. Summer is basically here and it’s time to stop and smell the flowers! Hendrick’s Gin is celebrating its newly launched Midsummer Solstice Gin with an announcement of custom bouquets from BloomsyBox.

Last month, Hendrick’s Gin released Midsummer Solstice, a small batch, limited-edition gin curiously crafted with an arrangement of floral essences selected to complement the Hendrick’s original house style. Now, Hendrick’s is bringing Midsummer Solstice to life by unveiling a partnership with sustainable flower delivery service, BloomsyBox! The collaboration features gorgeous custom bouquets ready to order, inspired by the delightfully floral Midsummer Solstice Gin.

 To get in the Midsummer Solstice spirit, here are 4 vibrant, delightful libations to enjoy and kick off this exciting collaboration.

Hendrick’s Midsummer Mimosa

As prepared by Mattias Horseman, Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 1 part Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice

• 2 parts Orange Juice

• 2 parts Sparkling Wine

• Garnish with Orange Slice

Hendrick’s Pocket Full of Posies 

 As prepared by Mark Stoddard, Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 1 part Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice

• 5 parts Grapefruit Juice (Red)

• Garnish with Grapefruit Slice

• Salt Rim Optional

Hendrick’s Midsummer Spritz

 As prepared by Sebastien Derbomez

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice

• ½ part Elderflower

• Top with Soda

• Squeeze of Lemon

• Garnish with Flowers & Cucumber

Hendrick’s SuperBloom Punch

Created by Mark Stoddard, Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 1 part Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice

• 2/3 part Hibiscus Tea

• 1/2 part Lemon Juice

• 1/2 part Lillet Rose (or Cocchi Rosato)

• 1/4 part Simple Syrup

• 1/4 part Crème de Cassis

• 1 part Sparkling Water

Combine ingredients in punch bowl over large block of ice and stir. Garnish with a combination of fresh berries & edible flowers.

Sweeten Your Day with This Recipe for National Watermelon Day

If there's one fruit of the summer, it is hands down, watermelon! And it just so happens that National Watermelon Day falls on an extremely hot August 3rd. With watermelon in one hand, the only proper thing to do is to have a watermelon cocktail in the other, right? My kind of double fisting! Watermelon and gin is my new favorite combination, and surely one which I know you will love. Here's my recipe for a Silver Watermelon Cooler! 

Silver Watermelon Cooler

Recipe: 

1.5 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin

.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

.5 cup Fresh Watermelon

4 Basil Leaves

Directions:

Muddle basil and watermelon in the bottom of a shaker. Add ice and all other ingredients to the shaker. Shake and strain into a goblet. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Buzzing for Bee Pollen | A Superfood Cocktail

What's better than your average cocktail? One that you can actually feel good about when drinking! The latest superfood craze is bee pollen, and it surprisingly it does not have to stop at just being used in smoothies and acai bowls. 

Celebs such as Kourtney Kardashian have confessed their love for the superfood full of amino acids and vitamins. 

For anyone testing out the trend at home, RUFFINO’s Dolce Camomilla, made with RUFFINO Lumina Pinot Grigio, Chamomile, honey, and bee pollen, is a sweet and unique way to toast the summer and impress your friends. Not to mention, the cocktail is absolutely gorgeous! It's the perfect sipper to sit outside with friends and enjoy under the sun.

Here's the recipe! 

BUZZING FOR BEE POLLEN

Ingredients:

6 chamomile tea bags

32 fluid ounces (4 cups) hot water

4 tablespoons honey

3 oz Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio

2 orange slices

3 lemon slices

Sprinkle of bee pollen

Fresh chamomile flowers 

Directions:

Make hot water, pour hot water over tea bags, add honey, add wine, let steep. Then shake in a shaker and pour over ice cubes and top with bee pollen.

Thirst-Quenching Vodka Cocktails to Hydrate While You Booze This Summer

Alright, alright I may be getting ahead of myself here with already name dropping summer, but the higher temps are just around the corner and I am getting excited for a new season of imbibing! 

If there's one thing I love about a good summer cocktail, it's the freshness. I think that's the number one thing that wins me over! Not to mention, if it's a little more on the healthier side made with simple, farm-to-table ingredients, you kind of feel better about indulging a bit...

Koskenkorva Vodka has some pretty delish summer drink recipes right now that even my fellow tequila lovers would swoon over. Check out my favorites for the upcoming season that will surely quench your thirst! Cheers. X

WHITE RABBIT'S BREAKFAST

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Koskenkorva Vodka

.4 cups Carrot Juice

.5 oz Orange Juice

.2 oz Lemon Juice

.2 oz Worcestershire Sauce

Tabasco

Salt & Pepper

Dash of White Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:

Measure ingredients in a shaker and throw 3-4 times with ice. Strain on ice in a highball glass. Garnish & Serve.

RED RIVER PUNCH

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Koskenkorva Vodka

.5 oz lemon juice

.5 oz Simple Syrup

4 pcs Raspberry

Egg White (optional)

Soda Water

Directions:

Muddle raspberries in a shaker with the liquids and add egg white. Shake vigorously with ice and double strain in a wine glass.

VILLAGE SMASH

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Koskenkorva Vodka

.5 oz Lemon Juice

.2 oz simple syrup

6-10 pcs Mint Leaf

Egg White (optional)

Splash soda water

Directions:

Measure ingredients except soda water in a shaker. Shake vigorously with ice and double strain on the rocks.  Top with soda water, stir and garnish.

COFFEE MARTINI

Ingredients: 

.5oz Koskenkorva Vodka

.5 oz Homemade Recycled Coffee Liqueur

.2 oz. Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Directions:

Measure ingredients and shake vigorously. Fine strain in a cocktail glass and serve.

Recycled coffee liqueur: After brewing coffee, take the grounds and add them in 2 cups of vodka. Let sit for 12 hours and filter 3 times. Add 3.5 ounces and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bottle in a heated bottle and keep in a cool and dark place. Keep for 6 months.  

FOREST TONIC

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces Koskenkorva Vodka

Tonic Water

Directions:

Fill glass with ice, measure vodka on the ice and fill glass with tonic.  Stir gently and garnish.