it’s time for sunny sips and most of us head to a patio to soak up the rays and cradle a cocktail. What if your favourite patio happens to be the one in your own backyard?
Easy peasy—we’ve snagged three refreshing cocktail recipes from drink connoisseurs who know how to shake, mix, and stir their way through summer.
“When I imagine the perfect elixir for an intimate evening I think it’s something bold and sexy. This is a super fresh twist on the classic martini, perfect for getting to know somebody.”
—KRYSTEN MELDRUM, EIGHT ZERO ZERO
SUMMER LOVE
[ Makes 2 servings ]
- 8 cucumber slices
- 3 oz Tito’s vodka
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 4 oz watermelon juice
- Fresh mint leaves
- Watermelon cubes
In a shaker, muddle cucumber slices; add vodka, triple sec, and watermelon juice; top with ice. Give it a good shake. Garnish with mint and watermelon.
“When I’m hosting my friends and family, I look for something that’s easy and full of summer flavours. This refreshing and light punch will be an instant crowd-pleaser and can turn your party from ordinary to epic.”
—HASSAN RAFIEI, SHEEP’S HEAD BISTRO
A “Perch-fect” Punch
[ Makes 10 servings ]
- 1⁄2 cucumber, sliced
- 30 mint leaves
- 1 cup Hendrix gin
- 1 1⁄2 cups apple juice
- 1 1⁄2 cups soda
In a large pitcher, muddle cucumber slices, mint and gin; add apple juice and soda; top with ice. Stir. Garnish with cucumber slice and mint.
“This French Frosé is the perfect antidote for those blistering summer days. When my girlfriends and I get together, the Frosé is our go-to. It’s light, fun, and refreshing… laissez les bons temps rouler!”
—DOMINIQUE GILGEN, TABLE 21
FRENCH FROSÉ
[ Makes 10 servings ]
- 1 bottle rosé
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 3⁄4 cups strawberries, sliced
- 5 cups ice
In a blender, add rosé, simple syrup, sliced strawberries, and ice. Blend. Garnish with strawberry slices.
