Cocktail Infusions

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Blueberry Limoncellos - Lemonade can be substituted for the limoncello!

1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
3 tbsp. simple syrup (recipe below) or sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup chilled limoncello liqueur or lemonade (regular or sparkling)
3/4 to 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water

In a blender, blend blueberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice with just enough limoncello to make a smooth slush. (For a firmer slush, pour into a small bowl and freeze for up to 2 hours.) .
Divide berry slush among 4 tall glasses (8 to 12oz. size), add equal portions limoncello; fill with club soda. Garnish with fresh berries on skewers; swizzle as you sip

Simple Syrup: Combine equal parts water and sugar. Stir over heat and bring to a boil.  Cool to room temperature before using.

You can also prepare part of this recipe up to two weeks ahead of  when you plan to use it.  Just  put the slush in a resealable freezer bag, seal, and freeze. To use, let stand at room temperature a few minutes to soften slightly.

Remember, please don’t drink and drive! Always drink responsibly!

Summer is quickly coming to an end, so before all the luscious watermelons disappear for another season, whip up some of these refreshing daiquiris, sit back and savor a lazy afternoon or starlit evening. You can also make these tasty drinks without the alcohol so the kids and tea totaling friends can indulge with you.

Watermelon Daiquiri

2 cups of chopped watermelon with seeds removed
Juice of half a lime
4 Tbs. of sugar
3 oz. of white rum such as Bacardi® or Don Q® (optional)

Add all ingredients to a blender with ice. Blend. Pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with pineapple, cherries and mint.

Blue Paradise

3 oz. Vodka
1 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz. Creme de Coconut
8 oz. Pineapple Juice
On the Rocks - Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Mix well and strain into a collins or small hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.

Blended - Combine with a scoop of ice in an electric mixer. Mix well (15 - 20 sec). Pour into collins or small hurricane glass.