Favorite Summer Drink

[cptjeff]

Well, in terms of mixed drinks and cocktails…

Gin and Tonic is certainly an excellent standard. The Mojito is one of my favorites, we end up with a passel of mint and limes about for 'em. I must admit Julips never hit my spot, but I'm always willing to give 'em another try.

Caipirinhas I have tried, making my own. Not bad, but I still prefer a mojito.

White port and tonic makes a nice refreshing summer drink.

I finally got around to trying a Gin and Tonic not too long ago, and I can tell that it's going to become a staple before too long...

 

[rumblefish]

I finally got around to trying a Gin and Tonic not too long ago, and I can tell that it's going to become a staple before too long...

And they don't all have to be the same. Not only are there so many new and differently flavored gin these days, your choice of tonic water has grown; Fever tree, Q, Fentimans, Stirrings...
Cheers!

 

[1961MJS]

Post-Yard Mowing Drink

Hi

My finished with yard work drink is full can of spicy V-8, two full can's of Budweiser in my German stein, complete with Imperial Eagle and lid. It's extremely difficult to not slurp it down in about 30 seconds...

I've loved G&T since college, (Thank you Dave Brottman), and I like the whole Hendricks gin with cucumber thing.

I love Mojito's, but I'm not about to make something complicated. I drink G&T, Bourbon and Coke, Scotch and Water, Red Beer, and Highballs. Do you see the binary trend? lol The only thing with three ingredients is the G&T.

Later

 

[Puzzicato]

Well, for me it would have to be Pimms No1 with ginger ale (plus mint, citrus fruits etc).

Although Gin and Tonic, mojitos, white wine, rose and various other concoctions are always welcomed on those warm, summer evenings

I definitely agree with Pimms & ginger ale - much more to my taste than with lemonade. G&T, mojitos, pink or white wine, champagne.

Also - I recently discovered campari and tonic (maybe an acquired taste, I thought it was lovely!), Lynchberg lemonade and tinto de verano (red wine and lemonade!).

Non-alcoholic I like citron presse, mugi cha, soda water with a drop of angostura bitters and chilled fresh mint tea.

 

[chicanoir]

singapore sling all the way...followed closely by piña coladas made with REAL coconut milk and pineapple juice...fattening but YUM.

 

[CherryWry]

I'm a huge fan of the Betsey Temple.

Pour 4 oz each coconut rum and pineapple juice over ice. Top with a splash grenadine, drop in a few maraschino cherries and I'm good to go. Ahhhh.

 

[rkwilker]

Mohito by the pool with a good cigar.......

 

[gtdean48]

Rum Boogie!!!

Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice on the rocks.
Learned of this drink on my honeymoon in Maui.
Went to Rum Boogie Cafe in Memphis & they had never heard of it!
Variations are shot of 151 Bicardi, shot of Meyers Dark rum then the juices.
There is a similar drink in San Antonio called the Naked Iguana.

 

[Puzzicato]

I had a drink the other night that they called a dark & stormy mojito. It wasn't a mojito but it was wonderful! Dark rum muddled with mint & lime and topped up with fiery ginger beer.

 

[Pyroxene]

Mojito by the pool with a good cigar.......

Agreed 100%

 

[swinggal]

I like G & T's, Mojitos and Lime Margaritas in warmer weather but a good Pimms Punch is to die for in summer. A friend of mine had a huge punchbowl of it freshly made with all the fresh fruit and cucumbers at a party she had last year. Was devine!

Ingredients (serves 4)

8 thin slices Lebanese cucumber
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
4 strawberries, hulled, washed, quartered
4 small sprigs fresh mint
Ice cubes, to serve
125ml (1/2 cup) Pimm's No. 1 Cup (more if you like it stronger.
500ml (2 cups) chilled dry ginger ale

mix together in a pitcher and serve in highball glasses

 

[jamespowers]

I like G & T's, Mojitos and Lime Margaritas in warmer weather but a good Pimms Punch is to die for in summer. A friend of mine had a huge punchbowl of it freshly made with all the fresh fruit and cucumbers at a party she had last year. Was devine!

Ingredients (serves 4)

8 thin slices Lebanese cucumber
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
4 strawberries, hulled, washed, quartered
4 small sprigs fresh mint
Ice cubes, to serve
125ml (1/2 cup) Pimm's No. 1 Cup (more if you like it stronger.
500ml (2 cups) chilled dry ginger ale

mix together in a pitcher and serve in highball glasses

Pimm's?!
How about an original Mai Tai as invented by Trader Vic:
1 ounce Fine Jamaican Rum (15 or 8 year old)
1 ounce Martinique Rum (St. James)
1/2 ounce Orange Curacao
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
1/2 ounce Orgeat Syrup
Juice from one fresh lime (about 3/4 ounce

 

[swinggal]

Don't knock the Pimms No. 1 Cup! It's gin based which is why I like it. Pimms Punch was hugely popular in the 20s and 30s. I never knew that growing up of course when my parents use to serve it at parties. It's really refreshing simple drink rather than 'full on' with the booze.

Mai Tai's are good too.

 

[jamespowers]

Don't knock the Pimms No. 1 Cup! It's gin based which is why I like it. Pimms Punch was hugely popular in the 20s and 30s. I never knew that growing up of course when my parents use to serve it at parties. It's really refreshing simple drink rather than 'full on' with the booze.

Mai Tai's are good too.

lol lol lol I'll stick with the Mai Tai. I just can't get used to the taste of Pimm's*yucky*

 

[Mav]

Hi

My finished with yard work drink is full can of spicy V-8, two full can's of Budweiser in my German stein, complete with Imperial Eagle and lid. It's extremely difficult to not slurp it down in about 30 seconds...

Delicious. I usually have one of those for breakfast while camping.

I usually do G&Ts, mojitos, or the ubiquitous scotch & water in the summer. You can do a pretty good bulk cheater version of mojitos with homemade limeade, rum, and crushed mint. Not as pretty as one at a time done right, but tasty.

 

[jamespowers]

Delicious. I usually have one of those for breakfast while camping.

I usually do G&Ts, mojitos, or the ubiquitous scotch & water in the summer. You can do a pretty good bulk cheater version of mojitos with homemade limeade, rum, and crushed mint. Not as pretty as one at a time done right, but tasty.

Two cans of beer for breakfast?!
Dinner must be a fifth of scotch.

 

[1961MJS]

Two cans of beer for breakfast?!
Dinner must be a fifth of scotch.

Beer is made of Malted Barley, Hops, water and other natural ingredients. Think of it as Liquid Cereal. Special K with foam...

Later

 

[Marcus]

I recently discovered Mojitos. Not bad. I put some club soda in there to spritz it up some. I like more rum than the recipe calls for since I'm not a mint fan...but it seems work. Nice and refreshing drink.

 

[Mav]

Two cans of beer for breakfast?!

Well, then one more for a mid- morning snack.

Beer is made of Malted Barley, Hops, water and other natural ingredients. Think of it as Liquid Cereal. Special K with foam...

If we could just figure out some way to get alcohol in Special K.

 

[jamespowers]

Well, then one more for a mid- morning snack.



If we could just figure out some way to get alcohol in Special K.

lol lol lol lol