SUMMER DRINKS THAT YOU CAN MAKE AND ENJOY AT HOME WITH GOOD COMPANY

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Drink Like a mixologist at home this summer…

In anticipation of the warmer weather, no doubt,  we are all thinking of those cocktails that we have enjoyed over the years. Rightfully! As it has been a tough little bit. The only other obstacle in our way are all those Covid-19 restrictions that created a gap between us and our favorite mixer and watering holes.

Whiles we wait for things get back to normalcy,  Here are some classical cocktails that is so easy to mix and just as refreshing and satisfying. We are also introducing one of the best Premium Caribbean Brew that is a must in your refrigerator this summer.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SUMMER DRINKS THAT YOU CAN MAKE AND ENJOY AT HOME WITH GOOD COMPANY

Gin & Tonic

Simple Cocktail, fill your glass with Ice add your Gin then your tonic and smile as the buzz comes around. There is also a calorie-wise version , use sugar-free tonic water.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 3 minutes mins

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine British, Canadian, Caribbean

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 2 Oz Beefeater Gin or preferred Gin
• 4 Oz Tonic Water This can be Sugar Free Tonic
• 6 Ice Cubes
• 2 Lime Wedges

Instructions

 

•  In a glass filled with ice cubes, add gin and tonic. Add a slice or wedge of Lime to garnish and go for it.

Keyword G&T, Gin and Tonic, Gin Tonic, Low Calorie Cocktail, Summer Cocktail

Tom Collins

The Tom Collins Cocktail made from Gin, Citrus and and Carbonated water , feels like Lemonade and give a slight Buzz.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 2 Oz Tanqueray Gin Or Any Gin
• 1 Oz Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
• 1 Tsp Superfine Sugar
• 2 Oz Club Soda
• 1 Lemon Slice For Garnish
• 2 Maraschino Cherry For Garnish

Instructions

 

•  Mix the gin, lemon juice and sugar in a tall glass ( Collins Glass) with ice, top up with soda water, garnish with Lemon Slice and Cherry and enjoy.

Notes

Keyword Cocktail, Gin, Summer Drinks, Tom Collins

Piña Colada

The fruity Cocktail is made by blending Light Rum, Coconut Cream and Pineapple juice in it original form.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 3 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Caribbean

Servings 1

Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

• Blender or Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  

• 2 Oz Malibu
• 3 Oz Motts Pina Colada Mix
• 6 Pcs Ice Cubes
• 1 Pineapple Wedge
• 1 Maraschino Cherry
• 3 Oz Pineapple Juice

Instructions

 

• Blend with ice until smooth. Pour into chilled glass, garnish and serve. Alternatively add Rum, Mix and Ice in cocktail Shaker , Shake for 30 seconds Pour into chilled glass ( Poco Grande) garnish and enjoy.

Keyword Cocktail, Piña colada, Summer Drinks

4.  Red Stripe – When all else fails the Stripes neve lets you down.  This Caribbean Beer with its origin in Jamaica is just as refreshing as the drinks mentioned above. They are available at most LCBO and Beer Store in Canada.

The Stubby Stripe

Just a Beer

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Course Beer, Drinks, Liquid Lunch

Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican

Servings 1

Equipment

• Bottle Opener

Ingredients

  

• 1 Bottler Red Stripe Beer
• 1 Glass of Ice Optional

Instructions

 

• Pop Cap with Opener Lean and go to town with this Stubby Bottle of Brew.

Keyword Beers, Caribbean Beer, Red Stripe, Summer Drinks

Never a dull moment. I hope you enjoy these simple and affordable yet delicious drinks. Cheers!