Our June recipe of the month, the Garden Party Cocktail, is perfect for your next summer party. Delicious and refreshing, it can easily be personalized to please each guest’s taste.
Ingredients (serves 1)
2-3 thin cucumber slices (plus more for garnish)
2-3 fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
1.5 oz. silver tequila
0.5 oz. fresh lime juice
0.5 oz. simple syrup
sparkling water
Directions
In a rocks glass, lightly muddle the cucumber slices and basil. Fill the glass with ice and add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a cucumber slice and a basil sprig.
Pro Tips:
Because this cocktail is so versatile and simple to make, all you have to do is lay out an assortment of different ingredients, and your guests can modify the recipe to suit their tastes.
·Vodka and gin work great as substitutes for the tequila. You can even make a non-alcoholic version using sparkling water…lemon, lime, grapefruit, or any of the other citrus flavors that are out there.
You can change out the basil for a variety of fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, rosemary, or lavender. Try a mix of complementary herbs like basil and cilantro.
Cheers!
