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This is a guest article submitted by Fine Wine & Good Spirits. Happy sipping!

Elevate your outdoor entertaining game this summer with a lineup of refreshing cocktails from Fine Wine & Good Spirits, perfect for any occasion, from BBQs to laid-back evenings on your deck.

Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply enjoying some solo relaxation, they’ve got you covered. For larger gatherings, whip up a batch of the Moscato Lemonade which serves 6, combining Moscato with pink lemonade and garnished with fresh raspberries, perfect for sharing with friends. And for a solo sipper, mix up The Summerita, a tequila-based cocktail with watermelon juice, lime, agave syrup and a splash of Champagne.

With these delightful recipes, your summer soirées are sure to be a hit! And always remember to please enjoy responsibly.

Tropical Hibiscus Rum Smash (May’s Cocktail of the Month) (Serves 1)

Ingredients 

• 2 lime wedges
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 strawberry, sliced
• 2 oz Bacardí Superior Rum
• ¼ c coconut water
• ¼ c passion fruit juice
• Hibiscus tea*

Directions

1. Muddle the first two ingredients in a tall glass.
2. Layer ice and strawberry slices.
3. Add the next three ingredients into prepared glass; stir gently. 
4. Top with hibiscus tea.

*Hibiscus tea: Boil 1 cup water in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons hibiscus flowers and 2 teaspoons honey. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a container and refrigerate. 

Moscato Lemonade (Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 750-mL bottle Bartenura Moscato d’Asti
• 2 c pink lemonade
• Raspberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the first two ingredients in a pitcher.
2. Pour into a coupe glasses filled with ice.
3. Garnish with raspberries.

Berry & White Piña Colada (Serves 2)

Ingredients

• 4 oz Cruzan Light Rum
• 2 c ice
• 1 ½ c pineapple chunks, plus pineapple wedges, for garnish
• ½ c coconut cream
• ½ c pineapple juice
• 1 ½ c strawberries, plus 2 strawberry slices, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the first five ingredients in blender; blend until smooth.
2. Pour half of the mixture evenly into two cocktail glasses.
3. Add strawberries to the remaining mixture in the blender.

The Summerita (Serves 1)

Ingredients   

• 2 oz tequila silver
• 1 oz watermelon juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ¼ oz agave syrup
• 1 pinch fresh cilantro
• Champagne, chilled

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and double strain into a flute glass.
3. Top with champagne.

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