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HOMEMADE CUCUMBER-LIME HARD SELTZER



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Making your own hard seltzer is super easy, and you can tailor it to your favorite flavors for a refreshing summertime drink. For extra flavor, muddle the cucumber, lime juice, and vodka ahead of time and let sit. When ready to use, add in the ice, shake, and strain!

Provided by France C

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices cucumbers, divided
3 cups ice cubes, or as needed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 ounces vodka
8 ounces club soda

Steps:

  • Muddle 4 slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes, lime juice, and vodka. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds. Fill 2 rocks glasses with ice and strain cocktail over. Top with club soda. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 14.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EL PADRINO



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The classic Godfather with mezcal replacing scotch for a Mexican twist. As with a traditional Godfather, this is not for the faint of heart. Drink responsibly.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ice, or as needed
1 ½ ounces mezcal
1 ½ ounces amaretto liqueur (such as Disaronno®)
1 slice lime

Steps:

  • Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add mezcal and amaretto. Stir to combine and garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

MEZCAL MADRAS



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Madras are normally made with vodka and are very refreshing. They happen to be one of my favorite drinks. I am a Mezcal and tequila drinker so I always replace the vodka. I also switch it around, adding more orange juice than cranberry juice.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ice, or as needed
1 ½ ounces mezcal
3 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ounce cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add mezcal, orange juice, and cranberry juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

PINEAPPLE SUNRISE MIMOSAS



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These simple, sweet mimosas are great for brunch. For a virgin version, substitute club soda or citrus-flavored sparkling water for the prosecco, and use grenadine instead of Campari.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Champagne Drinks Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ½ cups pineapple juice
1 ⅛ cups orange juice
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ fresh pineapple, sliced
½ blood orange, sliced
½ lime, sliced
1 (750 milliliter) bottle Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
¼ cup Campari
4 slices pineapple and orange slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice together in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add pineapple, blood orange, and lime slices. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
  • To serve, pour 1/2 cup juice mixture into each glass or champagne flute. Add 1/4 cup Prosecco per serving. Slowly drizzle in 1 teaspoon Campari. Garnish with a fresh pineapple or orange slice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 6.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

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