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3 Easy Cocktail Recipes for the Summer

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Watermelon Martini

watermelon-margaritas

Watermelon Pucker, citrus vodka, and triple sec turn this martini into a sweet treat. A splash of orange juice and 7-Up ensures easy sippingIn gredients.

Ingredientes
  • 3 ounce(s) Ketel One Citroen
  • 1 ounce(s) Watermelon Pucker
  • 1/2 ounce(s) Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 splash(es) lemonade
  • 1 splash(es) 7-Up
  • Watermelon slice, for garnish

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together over ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of watermelon.

Mango Cocktails

mango-cocktail

Kick-start the evening with these tangy cocktails spiked with vodka and Cointreau. Add fresh mango slices to the rims of the glasses for a classy presentation.

Ingredientes
  • 3/4 cup(s) vodka (preferably Grey Goose)
  • 1/3 cup(s) Cointreau
  • 2 cup(s) mango puree
  • 1/4 cup(s) lime juice
  • Fresh mango wedges, for garnish

Directions:

In a large glass pitcher, combine all ingredients; refrigerate until cold. Serve chilled, in cocktail glasses, garnished with fresh mango wedges.

Orange-Ginger Margarita

With orange juice concentrate, you can have a tasty margarita in no time flat.

Ingredientes
  • 1 can(s) (12-ounce) frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 10 ounce(s) tequila
  • 6 ounce(s) ginger liqueur (like Domaine de Canton)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) grated ginger
  • 4 cup(s) ice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) kosher or margarita salt
  • Crystallized ginger, optional

Directions:

Place frozen orange juice concentrate (reserve 1 tablespoon), tequila, ginger liqueur, ginger, and ice in a blender and mix until ice is crushed. Dip rims of 4 glasses in concentrate and then in salt, garnish with crystallized ginger if desired.