{"id":14123,"date":"2017-04-07T12:05:37","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T17:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=14123"},"modified":"2017-04-07T14:42:04","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T19:42:04","slug":"just-in-time-for-spring-2-refreshing-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/07\/just-in-time-for-spring-2-refreshing-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Just in time for Spring, 2 Refreshing Cocktails!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cool Cucumber Cocktail\u00a0(photo: Santa Margherita)<\/p><\/div>\n

Santa Margherita<\/a>, an Italian winery and Sparkling I<\/a>CE\u00a0recently\u00a0provided\u00a0two refreshing\u00a0 spring-like cocktail recipes. If you are a fan of lavender, you\u2019ll want to be sure to try the Lavender Lemon Sparkler. The recipe for the Lavender Lemon Sparkler requires a lavender syrup. I would suggest making the syrup in advance.<\/p>\n

To celebrate spring, why not add these recipes to your recipe box?<\/p>\n

Cucumber Lime & Basil Prosecco Spritzer<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

1 lime juiced
\n4 basil leaves
\n4 cucumber slices
\nSanta Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG<\/p>\n

Directions<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Muddle lime juice, basil and cucumber in a shaker glass. (For extra flavour infusion allow mixture to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.)<\/p>\n

2. Add ice and shake mixture.<\/p>\n

3. Strain the juice only (about \u00bd oz.) into a Prosecco glass.<\/p>\n

4. Top with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG<\/a> and garnish with a basil leaf and cucumber slice.<\/p>\n

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Lavender Lemon Sparkler (photo: Sparkling ICE)<\/p><\/div>\n

Lavender Lemon Sparkler<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

1\u00bd oz. gin
\n1 oz. lemon juice
\n1 oz. lavender syrup (recipe below)
\n4 oz. Sparkling Ice<\/a> Classic Lemonade
\nLemon twist and lavender sprig for garnish (optional)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour the gin, lemon juice, and the lavender syrup over the ice and stir. Float with Sparkling Ice<\/a> Classic Lemonade, garnish with a lemon twist and lavender spring then serve.<\/p>\n

Lavender Syrup<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

4 tablespoons dried lavender
\n\u00bd cup sugar
\n\u00bd cup water<\/p>\n

Directions<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir to dissolve sugar. Add lavender and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, and allow the lavender to infuse for 30 minutes. Pour syrup through a finer strainer into an airtight container. If you have any leftover syrup, search the internet to discover the many uses for lavender syrup.<\/p>\n

Santa Margherita Prosecco is available at Total Wine stores. Sparkling Ice beverages are available at various stores including some Food Lions, Safeways and Rite Aids.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n