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5 Cocktails to Kick-Off Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: Jul 31, 2020

Hello, Summer!


It's the most wonderful time of the year: Backyard BBQs, park & poolside picnics, summer Fridays, and warm weather day-drinking!


We've put together some of our favorite drinks to kick off the summer, don't forget the ice.


1. Spiked White Tea Lemonade

Light and refreshing, best enjoyed at a backyard BBQ


ingredients:

- 1 Part Watermelon Margarita (White Tea, Watermelon, Raspberry)

- 1 Part Vodka

- 1 Part (freshly-squeezed if you have) lemonade

- Squeese of fresh lime juice

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- Combine Watermelon Margarita, Vodka and Lemonade in a shaker with ice, and shake for 10 seconds, until the shaker is chilled and frosted.

- Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice (crushed ice is preferable)

- Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge

2. Summer Breeze

For those who drink bourbon year-round


ingredients:

- 1 Part Citrus Sweet Tea (English Breakfast Tea, Lemon and Lime)

- 1 Part Bourbon

- Top with Ginger Beer

- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

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- Add Citrus Sweet Tea and Bourbon in a shaker with ice and stir until chilled

- Strain into a glass with fresh ice, and top with ginger beer and squeeze of fresh lemon juice

- Garnish with fresh lemon slices





3. Strawberry- Hibiscus Smash

Juicy & tart with a boozy punch!


ingredients:

- 1 Part Strawberry Manhattan (Darjeeling Tea, Strawberry and Hibiscus)

- 1 Part Gin

- Fresh Strawberries, mint and lemon juice

- Seltzer water (to top)

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- Gently muddle fresh strawberry and mint in a glass. Add Strawberry Manhattan and Gin and stir with ice.

- Strain and pour into a glass with fresh ice.

- Top with seltzer water and mint sprig to garnish.








4. Spiked Arnold Palmer

The Golf-Course classic, extra boozy!


ingredients:

- 2 Parts Citrus Sweet Tea (English Breakfast Tea, Lemon and Lim)

- 1 Part Vodka

- Fresh lemon slices & fresh mint

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- Combine Citrus Sweet Tea and Vodka in a glass with ice and stir

- Garnish with lemon and fresh mint, and enjoy!







5. BOOZY TEA!

Easy and ready to go! Perfect day-drinking sipper.









Drink Wise & Happy Memorial Day,

The Owl's Brew Crew



 
 
 

23 Comments


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Rum with fresh-brewed tea and real fruit juice, alcohol 5% by Volume. Tequila with Hibiscus, Black Tea and real fruit juice, alcohol 5% by Volume. Owl’s Brew / Double Brew, LLC. Analysis per 12 FL OZ: 110 Calories, 0 Protein, 0 FAT. Carbohydrates: 7g. Vodka with fresh-brewed tea and real fruit juice, alcohol 5% by volume. Owl's Brew / Double Brew, LLC. Average analysis per 12 FL OZ: All flavors: 100 calories, 0 protein, 0 fat. Carbohydrates: Green Tea & Passion Fruit 5g, Blackberry Half & Half 7g, Black Tea & Pomegranate,  5g,  Half & Half Sun Tea 8g, Half & Half Blueberry Lemon 7g, Strawberry Basil 8g.

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