Memorial Day Drinks

Getting ready for the Memorial Day parties?  Here are some great ideas for cool and refreshing cocktails, CHEERS!

Boozy banana split milkshake

Adapted from Pinch My Salt

Serves about 2

Ingredients: 

• 2 frozen bananas, chopped
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/4-1/3 cup Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup whipped cream plus 1 tablespoon

Directions: 

1. Place bananas, light cream, Patron, vanilla and 1/3 cup whipped cream in a blender.
2. Blend on low until smooth and thick.
3. Garnish with extra tablespoon of whipped cream, coffee grounds or chocolate chips and enjoy!

Sparkling gin and juice

Recipe adapted from My Recipes

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup gin
• 2 tablespoons lemonade concentrate (I used Crystal Light)
• 2/3 cup Champagne
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• Lime wedges for garnish

Directions: 

1. In a small pitcher, mix gin and lemonade until fully mixed. Add in lime juice.
2. Top mixture off with Champagne and mix lightly.
3. Serve with fresh lime wedges over ice and enjoy!

Upside down pomegranate sunrise

Recipe adapted from All Recipes

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 3 ounces pomegranate-infused tequila
• 1 cup orange juice
• Ice cubes
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions: 

1. In a large glass, pour orange juice over ice. Slowly add in the pomegranate tequila and lightly mix. The red will stay mostly on the top but will trickle down to the bottom like a lava lamp!
2. Garnish with a cherry or chunk of pineapple and enjoy!

The Latin lover

Recipe and photo provided by Voli Vodka

Serves 1

Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2 ounces Voli Orange Vanilla vodka
• 2 ounces low-sugar lemonade
• 1/2 ounce agave nectar
• 1/2 ounce low-sugar pineapple juice
• Ice

Directions: 

1. In a chilled martini mixer filled halfway with ice, add vodka, lemonade, agave nectar and pineapple juice. Shake vigorously. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with fresh lemon peel and enjoy!

(*from sheknows.com)