Cocktail Recipes Perfect For Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is here and a refreshing cocktail is always a good way to celebrate. Here are some clutch recipes that will make the holiday even more festive.
Don Q Coco And Pina Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Don Q Coco rum
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- ½ oz Lime juice
- ½ oz Simple syrup
- 7 Mint leaves
- 1 Chilled club soda
- 1 Mint sprig for garnish
- 1Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions:
In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle the mint leaves, add the remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into an ice-filled highball or Collins glass, top with chilled club soda and garnish with mint sprig and pineapple wedge.
*Simple syrup: Dissolve 8 oz. granulated sugar in 8 oz. hot water.
Red, White & Blue Boozy Slush
Blue Slush Layer:
- 2 cups ice
- 2 oz. Blue Curacao
- 1 cup homemade lemonade
White Slush Layer:
- 2 cups ice
- 2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
- 1 cup homemade lemonade
Red Slush Layer:
- 1 ¼ cups strawberries, quartered
- 2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry vodka
- ¼ cup of homemade lemonade
Instructions:
Blend each layer separately until smooth. Store in freezer until ready to build your cocktail. Pour each layer into a highball glass and serve immediately.
Cheers!