Is there anything better than a cold cocktail in hand on a hot day? We don’t think so! Summer is our favorite season for many reasons but most of all – because of endless refreshing and delicious cocktail options!
Every season we love sharing entertaining tips on here so our customers not only can buy beverages in our store, but they can also have quick resources for anything from hosting parties to yes, mixology! If vodka is your preferred choice of drink, make sure to try these 5 recipes this summer. Cheers!
5 Vodka Cocktails to Try This Summer
Fountain of Youth
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 3/4 oz St. Germain
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz Mionetto Prosecco
Method:In cocktail glass add Tito’s, St. Germain, lemon juice and the leaves from 1 mint sprig. Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain over crushed ice. Top with Prosecco. Garnish: Remaining mint sprig and orange wheel.
Tito’s Sweet Green Tea
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Honey Simple Syrup (recipe below)
- Green Tea
Method: Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a mixing glass and shake until proper dilution (10-15 seconds). Fine strain into a chilled Collins glass. Fill Collins glass (or mason jar) with fresh ice and then top off with Sun Brewed Tea. Garnish with a thinly sliced lemon wheel placed onto the side of the glass and a sprig of mint.
To make Honey Simple Syrup: Combine 1 part honey into one part water. Stir until dissolved.
Garnish: Lemon Wheel and/or mint sprig
TitoRita
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
Method:Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass or over ice.
For a spicy kick, add three slices of fresh jalapeno to the shaker.
Garnish: Lime wedge or wheel. If you like it salty, rim your glass before mixing and pouring your drink.
Water-Meli Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- Ginger beer
Method:Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka, watermelon and lime juices in glass with ice. Stir to combine. Top with ginger beer and serve. Garnish: Lime Slice.
Tito’s All-Time Favorite
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 4 oz sparkling mineral water
- Slice of orange
- Slice of lime
Method:Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka and mineral water into cocktail glass with ice. Stir and garnish. Garnish: Orange and lime slices.
All vodka cocktails recipes courtesy of titosvodka.com!
Tri-State Liquors has all your summer needs covered. We stock Tito’s Handmade vodka for as little as $27.99 per 1.75 L bottle. Choose from thousands of beverages (imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more!) at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!
