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The Summer Cocktail Parties’ Drink Menu

  • Dani Peters
  • August 4, 2011

I get excited at the mere mention of a cocktail party. Usually, what pops in my mind is the fun and excitement while planning because I can exercise my creativity and artistic bone to make the best. It is a great way to flaunt your taste for rose wines and beers or mixed drinks, cheeses, finger foods, hors d’oeuvres and the kind of fun to level up the party mood. A cocktail party is extremely fun and exciting due to the multitude of choices that one can make to pull it off during the summer season.

Hosting is a challenge because you get to experiment on a variety of your creations. Planning is a big part of success alongside the budget. Most often, people think of it as gathering that is free-flowing where company and conversations are more important than food. But definitely, the drinks add to the zest and zeal to the cocktail party. It is the staple and the life of the party. Prepare your guest list as well, so you don’t fall short of food and drinks. Get the real feel of your cocktail party mode and blast off.

Skim through a list of summer rose wines, and mixed drinks that add to the warmth of the weather and the company. Just make sure you have your delicate and appropriate wine glasses all ready. Here are suggested rose wines and mixed drinks for your cocktail party:

Rose Wines. Vibrant and reputed to be summer’s well-loved wines, rose wines have a great blend of freshness and fruitiness in each bottle. These are made from grape varietals namely Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvedre. Rose wines are as gorgeous as they taste. You have a lot of choices of these pink drinks which are inexpensive and informal but definitely mesmerizing. Some of the rose wines from Provence that exude a distinctive charming character and taste are Domaine de La Sangliere, Les Agaves 2010, Brezette 2010,  Les Maitres Vignerons Saint-Tropez Cep d’Or Gassin 2010, and Commanderie de la Bargemone 2010.

Mixed Drinks. Entice your guests with blended drinks that are perfect for the party mood and your guests. There is an endless stream of mixed drinks, as endless as the bartender’s imagination. Creating and experimenting bring out your suite of flavor preferences. But be extra careful on the base drink and proportions. Whip up your cocktail party with the quintessential summer cocktail mixes of gin, vodka, tequila, and bourbon. Blend in fresh fruits to get that extra fruity flavor with pineapple, apples, peaches, cherries, among others. Here are some ideas of cocktail drinks that you can do at home.

Frozen Summer Slush. Get that hot party feeling by having a glass of Frozen Summer Slush. This will cool your body and quench your thirst from a night of partying. The lemonade and the orange juice will bring freshness in every sip. But don’t get overdosed because the vodka or gin might make you have a hotter feeling after. Keep the party sizzling in a refreshing Frozen Summer Slush.

Summer Solstice Smash. Summer Solstice may have passed by last month, but it does not mean no more summer parties for you and your friends. Keep your party fresh by making some Summer Solstice Smash that will definitely make a lasting impression. The peach liqueur will add some fruity flavor and lime and tangerine wedge will give it a little refreshing twist. This Summer Solstice Smash is light on the palate and perfect for a simple or extraordinary cocktail experience.

Coconut Colada. If you’re feeling a bit generous with your summer cocktail party, prepare a tropical cocktail drink that will blend well with your summer thirst. The coconut, unknown to many, makes a good cold drink and blends well with a few tropical flavors such as pineapple. Get the vibes of being on a beach side while having a tall glass of this Toasted Coconut Colada.

The Summer Cocktail Parties’ Drink MenuStrawberry Daiquiri . A glass of frozen daiquiri makes a great summer thirst quencher. Give the ordinary frozen daiquiri a little twist by adding in some strawberry flavor for that fruity edge. The lime will also give it a little kick without being too overpowering. Keep the flavors sweet and subtle and quench your summer thirst with a glass of sweet strawberry daiquiri.

As your party gets hotter, it’s good to give your friends some thirst quenchers. Cocktail drinks are a big part of making a special summer night party. If there are drinks, then food should come along. Watch out for the top cocktail foods on the next episode.

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