We are all to familiar with our mantra “Eat Local, Be Local” and “Fresh is Flavorful”. Integrate both, we have a Minnesota based Distillery – Philips Distilling Company, crafting American Vodka with UV Vodka and Praire Organic Spirits. Combined with fresh flavors of summer fruit, you have the perfect recipe for a sizzling summer party.
Cucumber Fizz Cocktail
Herbal, refreshing, delicate, Prairie Cucumber-Flavored Organic Vodka one sniff is all it takes to transport you to a pampered spa session.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Praire cucumber vodka
- 2 oz tonic water or sparkling water
- 1 tbs light agave syrup
- 1 lime slice
- Ice to serve
Directions:
- Muddle lime with cucumber vodka and agave syrup.
- Strain in highball glass with ice.
- top with tonic water. Enjoy immediately.
Prairie Organic Spirits: Made with respect from seed to glass, Prairie Organic Spirits is the #1 organic spirit, offering organic vodka, cucumber-flavored organic vodka and organic gin distilled from organic corn grown on family-owned farms on the Midwest prairie. Each bottle of Prairie Organic Spirits takes three years of meticulous work and provides an elevated cocktail experience that we can all raise a glass to any holiday season!
Grilled Pineapple -Siracha Popsicle
Food that is at its freshest is also most flavorful. With summer at our heels, fruits are in abundance. Berries, Pineapples, Peaches, Melons, Mangoes etc…you name it and all farmer’s markets are brimming with sweet and juicy jewels. Whether you are relaxing by the pool this summer, mingling out-door in the heat, or throwing the biggest baddest firework bash in the neighborhood, this spicy, fruity, and refreshing beverage/dessert will surely take the edge off summer’s heat.
Ubiquitous Siracha makes it way into Vodka. Made with all-natural flavors, Siracha Vodka is spicy, peppery, and of course, Hot, but not too hot, it adds just the right amount of kick to your cocktail. Grilling the pineapple imparts natural sweetness to the drink. Hint of agave syrup and the pineapple does the rest. Feel free to substitute pineapple with your choice of summer fruit – watermelon, peach, mango, all will do the trick.
- 1 pineapple, skin removed, sliced or whole
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup agave syrup, or more to taste
- 1 tbs fresh mint leaves
- 1.5 cups UV siracha vodka
- Grill the pineapple until charred on grill or broiler.
- Whiz the pineapple, lime juice, mint, and agave syrup in a blender.
- Strain in a pitcher and stir in siracha vodka.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze popsicles overnight.
UV Vodka: UV Vodka offers a diverse portfolio of over 20 fun, colorful flavored vodkas. Made with all natural flavors and distilled four times to ensure maximum mixability and great taste, UV Vodka is perfect for holiday gatherings with friends and family!
Who doesn’t enjoy popsicles? Reminiscent of our carefree, hot summer days as kids, licking those delicious mango and orange pops. A necessity in those hot times; today a refreshing pleasure. Feel free to omit the vodka for 21 and under.
Mille grazie (thousand thanks) to talented Bokeh Studio for capturing the essence of these mouth-watering photographs.
Muddle, shake, or stir, regardless of which #spicychat concoction you fancy, make sure to stay super hydrated this summer. Summer is full of fresh herbs and fruits. The beauty of these cocktails are that you can use any herb from your garden and any fresh fruit to spice things up.
Until next time, have a delicious day!!
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