5 Perfect Summer Drinks
Summer is in full swing and it has been wonderful so far! As we have just entered August we all know our summer will come to en end soon, but we don't want to think about that! So instead of that we hear at Pinot's Palette want to think of ways to use the rest of our summer to the absolute fullest! I mean we still do have about a month of summer fun left!
When you think of summer many things pop into your head. A day at the beach, festivals, summer concerts, swimming, backyard fun, and of course patio drinks! Who doesn't love to sit outside on a beautiful summer day with an ice cold drink in your hand? We here at Pinot's Palette definitely don't! We embrace all things wine, beer, and cocktails! We love them so much we complied a list of our five favourite summer drinks to enjoy outside! These drinks are perfect for girls night, birthday parties, picnics, you could even bring the non-alcoholic versions to your corporate and work parties, or a perfect compliment to your bachelorette party theme!
1. Watermelon Lemonade (with a Twist) - So easy to make and so delicious and is my personal favourite of the summer! With only five or six total ingredients that also happen to be super common, this drink is perfect to make any day of the week. All you need to do is find your perfect blend of watermelon puree (made with watermelon and a blender of course), cold water, fresh lemon juice, sugar, your choice of liquor, and optional mint. The best ratio I have found is 1 part lemon juice, 4 parts cold water, and 4 parts watermelon puree, plus your desired amount of liquor and sugar. Remember to taste as you got o get that perfect mixture!
2. Mixed Berry Mojito - This drink is a little more complicated but just as delicious! For any mojito lover this little twist on the classic drink is perfect for the Toronto summer we have been having! Just add a 1/2 cup of blueberries, 1/2 cup of blackberries, 8 lime wedges, and a handful of mint leaves to a pitcher. Muddle a bit with a wooden spoon. Add your desired amount of vodka and pour desired club soda amount and stir! You'll be sure to impress anybody with this perfect combination!
3. White Sangria - Actually the easiest sangria ever! All you need is your favourite white wine, a bottle of a citrus pop, and some fresh berries. Toss it all into a pitcher and stir. It really can't get much easier than that, can it? Nope, it can't.
4. Lavender & Mint Lemonade - One of my favourite drinks that I have been making for years! Perfect for a non-alcoholic version as well. Blend together some lemon juice, water, lavender, mint, and raspberries and viola! Add in your favourite liquor if you so desire and you are ready to drink up! This drink sounds fancy but is the simplest thing to make. It is sure to impress.
5. Ice Cold Beer - It's a class and not what most are expecting on a list of the five best summer drinks, but in reality it is what most people drink out on their patio. There is really nothing more refreshing than and ice cold beer. The cold glass cooling down your hand and that refreshing taste. Toronto is blessed with an endless amount of delicious craft beer made right here in the city or pretty darn close to it! Some of our personal faves include Indie Ale House, Junction Craft Brewery, Mill St., Bandit, and Amsterdam! But the list could go on forever really.