{"id":14356,"date":"2017-06-22T14:38:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T19:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=14356"},"modified":"2017-06-22T14:38:17","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T19:38:17","slug":"two-cocktail-ideas-for-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/22\/two-cocktail-ideas-for-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Cocktail Ideas for the Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winesicles<\/p><\/div>\n

With the official start of summer yesterday, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the cocktails you want to stay cool with and enjoy this summer.<\/p>\n

The first recipe below uses Santa Margherita<\/a> Prosecco Superiore. For a twist on a cocktail, try this recipe for Winesicles!<\/p>\n

Santa Margherita Winesicles<\/b><\/p>\n

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

Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore
\nEdible flowers
\nPopsicle mold<\/p>\n

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

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  1. Place 3-5 edible flowers in each popsicle mold and fill it with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore.<\/li>\n
  2. Freeze for 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.<\/li>\n
  3. Once frozen, remove mold and garnish popsicle sticks with ribbon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Or try this cocktail recipe below that requires whiskey and Cointreau.<\/p>\n

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    Basil Nectarine Smash Cocktail<\/p><\/div>\n

    Basil Nectarine Smash<\/b><\/p>\n

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

    1.5 oz of bourbon
    \n0.5 oz of Cointreau
    \n\u00bd peach
    \n6 Mint leaves
    \nPeach Nectarine Sparking Ice
    \nSlice of peach and sprig of mint (garnish)<\/p>\n

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

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    1. Add bourbon, Cointreau, and mint leaves to shaker.<\/li>\n
    2. Muddle.<\/li>\n
    3. Add ice.<\/li>\n
    4. Shake and strain into Collins glass \u00bd filed with ice.<\/li>\n
    5. Top with Peach Nectarine Sparkling Ice. Garnish with peach slice and sprig of mint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Enjoy!
      \nKathy<\/p>\n