Drink GR's Nate Blury returned to the Mix, sharing festive cocktails for the Fourth of July weekend on the AltoGas Patio!
Red, Wine & Blue Berry Slushie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup sweet red wine, preferably Bread and Butter
- Sweetened condensed coconut milk, for garnish
Directions:
- Chill 2 highball glasses.
- Add the berries, ice, and wine to a high-speed blender.
- Puree until smooth; the mixture will be very thick.
- Pour into the chilled glasses, then drizzle each with a swirl of sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Add a few whole frozen berries for extra garnish, and a wide straw. Enjoy responsibly.
Red, White, & Blue Drink Techniques
Want to make a festive-looking, alcohol-free beverage? Nate advises to use grenadine syrup, RAD Soda, and blue Gatorade to make a red, white, and blue mocktail.
Directions:
- Chill your liquids! Cold liquids are denser and layer better than warm ones.
- Choose your glassware - clear glasses allow the layers to be seen.
- Pour the heaviest liquid first! This is usually a syrup or liqueur with a high sugar content.
- Use a bar spoon - place the spoon upside down in the glass, just above the first layer, and slowly pour the next liquid over the back of the spoon.
- Repeat with lighter liquids! Continue pouring liquids in order of density, using the spoon to help maintain separation.
- Serve immediately: Layered cocktails can be delicate and may mix over time.
Yankee Doodle Shandies:
Odd Side Raspberry / Two Pitcher's Grapefruit / Short's Local
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