{"id":14570,"date":"2017-09-02T08:05:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-02T13:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=14570"},"modified":"2017-09-02T08:05:44","modified_gmt":"2017-09-02T13:05:44","slug":"6-cocktail-recipes-for-labor-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/02\/6-cocktail-recipes-for-labor-day\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cocktail Recipes for Labor Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nature’s Candy Spritzer<\/p><\/div>\n

For this Labor Day weekend, I received several recipes and photos for some amazing cocktails. As you serve cocktails, also have plenty of water available for everyone. For your enjoyment, drink alcoholic beverages in moderation.\u00a0We recommend using a designated driver. Many thanks to\u00a0Santa Margherita\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0winery and Sparkling Ice<\/a> for these recipes.<\/p>\n

Nature\u2019s Candy Spritzer<\/b><\/p>\n

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

4 blackberries
\n2 mint leaves
\nJuice of \u00bd lemon
\n2 oz Gin
\nSparkling Ice Lemon Lime<\/a><\/p>\n

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

1.Place blackberries and mint into a cocktail shaker and muddle.
\n2. Combine lemon juice and gin, shake until combined.
\n3. In an ice filled rocks glass, strain blackberry mixture and top with Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime.
\n4. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.<\/p>\n

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Peach Royale<\/p><\/div>\n

Peach Royale<\/b><\/p>\n

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

Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
\n<\/a>1 oz. tequila
\n1 oz. white peach pur\u00e9e
\n\u00bd oz. lemon juice
\n\u00bd oz. simple syrup
\n3 dashes peach bitters<\/p>\n

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

    \n
  1. Shake and strain on ice and top with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG.<\/li>\n
  2. Garnish with a peach wedge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Watermelon Vodka Lemonade<\/p><\/div>\n

    Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Lemonade<\/b><\/p>\n

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

    3 cups seedless watermelon pieces
    \n3 lemons, juiced
    \n\u00bd cup vodka
    \n\u00bc cup fresh mint
    \n2 cups     Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade<\/a><\/p>\n

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

      \n
    1. In a blender, puree the watermelon and lemon juice, strain through a sieve into a drink pitcher.<\/li>\n
    2. Add mint, vodka, and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade- then stir.<\/li>\n
    3. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Blackberry Smash<\/p><\/div>\n

      Blackberry Smash<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

      2 oz Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
      \n<\/a>Fresh blackberries
      \nFresh basil leaves
      \n1 oz gin
      \n\u00bd oz simple syrup
      \n\u00bd oz fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n

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

        \n
      1. Find some fun glasses to use \u2013 rocks glasses or stemless wine glasses look great.<\/li>\n
      2. Muddle 6 blackberries and 3 basil leaves.<\/li>\n
      3. Add gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice.<\/li>\n
      4. Top off with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG.<\/li>\n
      5. Garnish with an extra few blackberries and a sprig of basil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Wine Supercooler<\/p><\/div>\n

        Wine Supercooler<\/b><\/p>\n

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

        1 Part Reisling
        \n1 Part         Sparkling Ice Pomegranate Blueberry
        \n<\/a>Pomegranate Seeds
        \nCranberries
        \nTeaspoon Agave
        \nMint<\/p>\n

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

        Mix all in a pitcher, pour into wine glasses and add a mint leaf garnish.<\/p>\n

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        Spritz O’clock<\/p><\/div>\n

        Spritz O\u2019Clock<\/b><\/p>\n

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

        Santa Margherita Sparkling Ros\u00e9
        \n<\/a>1 oz. Aperol
        \n\u00bd oz. vodka
        \n\u00bd oz. orange juice
        \nDash of passion fruit pur\u00e9e
        \n5 drops of orange flower water<\/p>\n

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

          \n
        1. Build over ice and top with Santa Margherita Sparkling Ros\u00e9.<\/li>\n
        2. Garnish with an orange wheel and spray of orange blossom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Cheers!
          \nKathy<\/p>\n