Summer Sips: Memorial Day Cocktail Recipes

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Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of the summer social season. Whether you are hosting a family BBQ, cocktail party or day-time soiree, delicious drinks are a key aspect of any great warm weather event. Here are five fresh cocktails to make over Memorial Day Weekend plus some cool glassware to serve them in from Mary Elizabeth Arts.

Tel Aviv Summer

• 1 oz. Vodka
• .5 oz. Tequila
• .5 oz. Cachaca
• .5 oz. lemon juice
• Splash of red grapefruit juice
• Lemongrass Spear for garnish

Ciroc Cherry Blossom

• 1.25 oz. Ciroc Vodka
• .75 oz. pomegranate liqueur
• .75 oz. lemon juice
• .5 oz. simple syrup

June Sparkle

• 3.5 oz. Champagne
• .5 oz. strawberry liqueur
• 1 oz. pineapple juice

Aviation

• 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 2 oz. gin
• .5 oz. Maraska maraschino liqueur
• .25 oz. simple syrup

Cucumber-tini

• 1 oz. vodka (any brand)
• .75 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 1 drops green hot sauce
• 1 dash cilantro
• 3 slices cucumber

Check out these cool glasses that will be sure to impress your guests.

Fern Wine Glasses (Set of 2 – $35)
Four Seasons Stemless Martini Glasses (Set of 4 – $60)
Peacock Martini Glasses (Set of 2 – $60)
Spring Cherry Blossom Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 2 – $30)
Lavender Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 4 – $60)
Neon Peacock Wine Glasses (Set of 2 – $65)

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