Hosting a Summer Soiree? Here are 5 Fresh Fruit Recipes for Your Cocktails
Summer is here and it's the best time to host a party with friends and family. Whether you're having a pool party or a BBQ, cocktails are always a must. Adding fresh fruits to your cocktails can make them not only tasty but also refreshing. Here are 5 fresh fruit recipes that will amp up your summer cocktail game.
1. Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1 cup ice
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine chopped strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Rim the glasses with salt or sugar and pour the mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges.
2. Watermelon Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup white rum
- Soda water
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour the mixture over it.
- Add the white rum and top it off with soda water.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and watermelon wedges.
3. Pineapple Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup white rum
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the pineapple, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Rim the glasses with sugar and pour the mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and lime wedges.
4. Blueberry Lemonade Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 1 cup ice
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, tequila, triple sec, lemonade, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Rim the glasses with salt or sugar and pour the mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon wedges.
5. Mango Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cubed fresh mango
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1 cup ice
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the mango, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Rim the glasses with salt or sugar and pour the mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh mango slices and lime wedges.
There you have it, 5 fresh fruit cocktail recipes to try this summer. Not only are these cocktails delicious, but they're also a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. Cheers!
