By Tara Mathai-Davis princetonian 'street' writier
It's that time of the year again. The sun is shining. Classes are over. Time to kick back and enjoy some refreshing drinks that are sure to keep you cool during the hot summer months. We've got ten of the most popular summer drinks, and they're all easy and fun to make. You don't need to be a veteran of Bartending 101 to create these refreshing cocktails. So break out your shakers and blenders and try your hand at these wonderful concoctions:
Mojitos
A popular Cuban drink, mojitos will leave your mouth minty fresh. The mint sprigs give the rum an added kick of flavor that helps it go down nice and smooth.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz light rum
12 mint or spearmint leaves (8 crushed)
Mix the rum, crushed mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar in your shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into a glass. Add a splash of club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig for an extra taste.
A potent cocktail that will leave your taste buds feeling wonderfully refreshed.
Ingredients:
Mix all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a cherry or pineapple slice.
Bring back the feel of the Caribbean with this tasty pineapple-coconut flavored drink. A perfect drink for those lazy days relaxing by the pool or beach.
Ingredients:
Mix the ice, frozen pineapple, juice, coconut cream and the white and dark rums into a blender. Blend until smooth. Garnish with pineapple slices.
Fruit smoothies, move over. Daiquiris allow you to get creative with your favorite fruits, giving any party an added tropical flair. While the Banana Daiquiri comes highly recommended, you can easily substitute the banana for your favorite fruit, like mango or strawberry.
Ingredients:
Fill the blender with ice and add the rum, triple sec, lime juice and banana. Mix until smooth. Garnish with lime wedges. If you want to be more creative with your fruits, like in a "Banana Strawberry Peach Daiquiri," just add the extra fruit.
You can never go wrong with the classic margarita, but the frozen versions are especially invigorating on a warm summer night. You don't have to frequent On the Border to get a taste of Mexico any more.
Ingredients:
For the classic margarita, mix the ingredients in a shaker. Serve on the rocks with a salted rim. For the frozen margaritas, blend the ingredients with ice and add your favorite fruit, such as strawberries.
If rum and tequila make your stomach turn, this cocktail may be for you. It came recommended as "the best drink ever," so it is definitely worth the try. While it may look like a lot of stuff to mix, the combination is quite refreshing.
Ingredients:
Mix the first six ingredients with ice, add a splash of lime juice and top off with orange juice. Shake well. Strain into a glass over crushed ice.
A great choice to celebrate a cool summer breeze, or to relieve those unbearably hot days. This fruity drink will leave your taste buds refreshed and wanting more.
Ingredients:
Combine the vodka and peach schnapps in the shaker. Fill with equal amounts orange and cranberry juice. Shake well and serve with ice.
This candy-like drink is a great way to cool down after a hot day at the beach. Be careful, though: its sweetness masks its potent force, leaving you craving more when you should probably slow down.
Ingredients:
Mix the vodka and melon liquor, then fill with cranberry juice. Shake well and serve with ice.
A must for all wine lovers, this traditional Spanish drink gives wine a fun twist. Traditional Sangría is made with red wine, but you can substitute the red for white wine and you'll have Sangría blanco.
Ingredients:
In a bowl, crush and mix the orange and lemon slices with the sugar. It's recommended to use a wooden spoon. Then add the red wine, cognac, triple sec and orange juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a serving bowl or pitcher. Chill until ready to serve; stir in seltzer and add ice cubes just before serving.
This invigorating blend of almond-flavored liquor and orange juice is bound to quench your thirst on a summer night.
Ingredients:
First mix the amaretto and orange juice. After pouring into a glass, add the club soda. Stir well and enjoy.
While these cocktails are highly enjoyable, remember to keep the proper ratios when mixing. And, as you have undoubtedly heard many times before, please remember to drink responsibly.
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