End of Summer cocktail ideas

As we bid adieu to the summer sun and embrace the cool breeze of autumn, it's the perfect time to savour the last moments of the season with some refreshing and vibrant cocktails. Whether you're hosting a late-summer soirée or simply relaxing on your patio, these end-of-summer cocktail ideas will help you toast to the changing seasons. With Us at Homewood delights let's dive into a delightful array of cocktails that celebrate the end of summer in style!

1. Peach Basil Bellini:

Ingredients:

2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced

• 6-8 fresh basil leaves

• 1 bottle of chilled Prosecco

• 2 tablespoons honey

• Crushed ice

Instructions: a. Muddle the peaches, basil, and honey in a cocktail shaker. b. Add crushed ice and shake well. c. Strain the mixture into champagne flutes, filling each glass halfway.

d. Top with chilled Prosecco and garnish with a basil leaf and a peach slice.

Watermelon Mint Cooler:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

• 1 lime, juiced

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz triple sec

• Ice cubes

Instructions: a. In a blender, combine the watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice, vodka, and triple sec. b. Blend until smooth. c. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice. d. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a watermelon wedge.

Lavender Lemonade Spritz:

     Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz gin

• ½ oz lavender syrup

• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

• Club soda

• Ice

• Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish

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Instructions: a. Fill a glass with ice cubes. b. In a shaker, combine gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice. Shake well. c. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. d. Top with club soda and gently stir. e. Garnish with lemon slices and a lavender sprig.

Cucumber Mojito:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 1/2 cucumber, sliced

• 8-10 fresh mint leaves

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• Soda water

• Ice cubes

Instructions: a. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a glass. b. Add ice cubes, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. c. Stir well. d. Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber slice and a mint sprig.

Berry Sangria:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine (preferably a fruity variety)

• 1/4 cup brandy

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

• 1 orange, thinly sliced

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

• Ice cubes

Instructions: a. In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brandy, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. b. Add mixed berries, orange slices, and lemon slices. c. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavours to meld. d. Serve over ice and garnish with extra berries and citrus slices.

As summer gently fades away, these end-of-summer cocktails offer a delightful way to savour the remaining warm evenings and bid farewell to the season. Whether you're a fan of fruity spritzers, herb-infused delights, or classic sangrias, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and make the transition into autumn all the more enjoyable. Cheers to the changing seasons and the vibrant flavours they bring

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