What Are a Few Cocktails to Try This Summer?
Georgia summers are sweltering and humid, and nothing helps you cool down after a long day like a crisp, refreshing cocktail. If you seek a change from your regular summer drinks, consider the following cocktails at the bar.
3 Refreshing Cocktails for Summer
1. Gin Shandy
The gin shandy is a flavor explosion combining all the best parts of summer. It boasts the crisp, juniper berry tang of chilled gin, the sunshine-y sweetness of lemonade, and the refreshing bite of ginger beer (or ginger ale). Consider asking the bar for hard lemonade instead of the “soft” kind to punch up the potency and the carbonation.
2. Mint Julep
The mint julep, the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, enjoys its status as a refreshing cocktail due to its sweet, bourbon-and-sugar flavor, crisp mint garnish, and the crushed iced used to chill the liquid. A staple of the American South, mint juleps were traditionally served in a silver or pewter cup held only by the edges to prevent the hand from transferring heat to the beverage and melting the ice. Today, they are usually served in a highball glass. The word "julep" is derived from a Persian word meaning, "rosewater."
3. Watermelon Vodka Slush
Nothing says summer like watermelon. The watermelon vodka slush includes chunks of watermelon and other pieces of your favorite fruits. They are blended into a frozen slush and mixed two parts to one with your choice of white liquors. The result is an icy concoction that's not too sweet and not too strong, garnished with a tiny, paper umbrella. Sip it slowly through a straw to avoid an ice-cream headache.
To enjoy one or more of these refreshing summer cocktails, stop by The Diner at Sugar Hill, a popular bar and family restaurant in Georgia. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and attract guests from all over Gwinnett County. They specialize in delicious drinks and all kinds of American food, from buttermilk pancakes to rib-eye steak. Learn more about them on their website or call (770) 831-0180 to inquire about their catering service.
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