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How to Create the Perfect Summer Cocktail
Sure, beer pairs beautifully with pulled pork — but no beverage levels up a backyard barbecue, wedding, or graduation ceremony quite like a cocktail or mocktail. WHY CHOOSE COCKTAILS? “Fresh and unique signature cocktails and mocktails are a key part to summer socializing because they encourage guests to try a different beverage other than their ‘go to’ drink,” explains Ashley Allegretta, the Director of Special Events and Hospitality at Personal Touch Catering Experience. “When a cocktail or mocktail is really great and delicious, everyone at the celebration talks about the unique treat, and it creates a positive ‘buzz’ [of] conversation!” To help you inject a splash of summer fun into your next event at home, Eventique turned to Ashley and another drinkmaster: The Cup Bearer CEO and founder Justin Pasha. STEP 1: PICK THE RIGHT FLAVOR. You can’t go wrong with the classic tastes of summer. Justin says, “We recommend fruit-forward cocktails and mocktails for summer; we’re especially fond of beverages with fresh cucumber, mint, and different types of melon.” For more creative cocktail-makers, Ashley advises exploring unexpected combinations of familiar tastes. “My favorites off of our summer cocktail menu are a coconut-rum lemonade and beet-tequila cocktail, as they are fresh and flavorful. Our ginger-carrot cocktail is our most unique summer cocktail and most popular with all who get to try it!” she says. RAISE A GLASS TO SUMMER! Expert Tips for Crafting Warm-Weather Cocktails
STEP 2: KEEP IT SIMPLE. You don’t need to empty your entire fridge and bar into your guests’ cocktail glasses. “We always suggest keeping recipes simple — no more than four ingredients — and using freshly squeezed juices,” Justin says. “Simple recipes are ideal for batching and make hosting a breeze.” And Ashley agrees: If you’re not willing to play bartender, batch cocktails can be lifesaving. “Batch the juices and have alcohol on the side with a menu key of how many ounces are recommended for [guests to] add,” she advises. If you take these tips to heart, drinks for your next get-together will be both easy and delicious.
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