Summer Drinks

[Edcculus]

I've been pretty busy and mostly absent from posting here for quite a while. Thought I'd pop in with a new thread since summer is approaching like a runaway freight train.

I thought I'd dedicate a thread to summer drinks. This can be mixed drinks, spirits, beer, wine etc. What do you reach for on a hot day? What do you mix up for your guests for a summer barbecue? What spirits do you like to sip during the hot months?

I personally love a good G&T. The classic Rum drinks are a no brainer either. A well made Witbier always hits the spot too. For wine, you can't beat a good chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine (although Prosecco is pretty much good all year).

I'd also like to share one I've been mixing up. Its based on the Papa Doble, or Hemingway Daiquiri. I hate blended drinks, not for what the represent to mixed drinks, but because its a pain to pull out the blender ever time. I started mixing this because I usually have everything on hand, and can be mixed with no prep. I've never actually measured anything, so here goes:

Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Add ~2oz rum (I like Appleton Estate because its tasty and not very expensive, but a white rum will do too). Add a splash (~1oz) of Maraschino Liqueur(about $15 for 750mL at my liquor store). Top off with a splash of grapefruit juice and some soda water.

Like I said, this isn't a true Papa Doble, or Daiquiri. You can control the sweetness with the liqueur, or leave it out all together. Its very tasty if you are in the mood for something mixed and doesn't require cutting limes or making simple syrup. Not that those things are bad, I just don't happen to have them around all the time. I always keep some grapefruit juice around because I love mixing it with vodka.


Anyways, feel free to share your favorite summer drinks (classic or concocted), beers and wines!

[_MementoMori_]

Summer is when the rum, gin, and vodka come out at my house. I like the basic stuff like mojitos, margaritas, gin and tonics, etc. Beer-wise, I drink almost nothing but IPA during the warmer months.

[RichGem]

Nothing beats a good mojito or margarita for the Summer. Sea breezes are good too.

Campari rocks w/ soda water (seltzer) and splash (or twist) of orange is also very refreshing...if you like campari.

[ChrisS86]

For me, nothing beats a nice Hefeweizen like Ayinger or Weinstephaner with an orange slice

[DFrancis]

Gin and Tonic or a nice fruit Lambic are very refreshing.

[Edcculus]

Gin and Tonic or a nice fruit Lambic are very refreshing.

Ah, forgot about the lambics. I stay away from the friut Lambics in the US unless I can get something like Cantillon. A good Gueuze never hurts either!

[Masterkova]

Once the mint patch in the backyard comes up, it veritably demands to be muddled for mint juleps. It's been a cool spring here, but I'm still hoping to be able to harvest some for Derby Day.

[babafats]

Nice wheat beers (Bell's Oberon season!), and it's hard to go wrong with a whiskey sour on a 90 degree day. I've never really been strict on my whiskey sour recipes. Whiskey, sugar, lemon juice, ice, adjust until it's tart with a bit of a kick and refreshing.

[benvh]

Mint julep is a must. I also like a bourbon/ginger beer/bitters/lemon concoction. I've seen it called different things, I just know to mix those things together and it comes out refreshing and delicious!

Ben

[tvldatsi]

for beers I like hefes and for mixed drinks a Bourbon Arnold Palmer. Although, margaritas have been known to make my summers interesting if they are made right (on the rocks w/ real lime juice/grand marnier). Then again I like pretty much every mixed drink if it's high quality ingredient-wise, and they all seem to like being in the sun with me :)

[cigarjim]

A good light rum fresh mint mulled simple syrup mix add ice top with club soda mix again enjoy:thumbup:

[cigarjim]

Oh I forgot thats my mojoto

[mparker762]

Gimlet. I make mine with a jigger of gin, a pony of Rose's lime juice, and a short shot of soda.

Also mint juleps are very nice in August. I use a Tom Collins glass from the freezer instead of the traditional silver cup.

[RazoRock]

Fernet and Coke is one of my favorites.

[SalvadorMontenegro]

I don't really drink, but this thread gave me a hankering for a bloody mary.

[Not A Nice Person]

Mojitos, Hendricks & tonic with cucumber slices, margaritas, Bloody Marys . . . and the new Shiner seasonal beer, "Ruby Redbird"---it's really, really good.

NANP™

[Plano]

Gin and Sour/Tonic if i'm mixing a quick drink for myself and Moscow Mules or Mai-tai's if im mixing for a BBQ

[Leche]

Sam Adam's Summer Ale:thumbup1:

[rm71]

Fernet and Coke is one of my favorites.

I have Fernet at home. Gotta try this one.

[adpena]

I take a White Russian or a nice cold beer if I'm feeling classy

[WhiskeyBeat]

Mint Juleps, G&T, anything with rum.

I'll be in Cuba in a few weeks, will have to report back anything other than daiquiris and mojitos thats good.

[Waistcoat]

Isn't it a great time of year to drink? We're moving into winter here and while I love my scotch and red wine, there's nothing quite like a cold drink in summertime. Like most of you here I love a good G&T, what I call my 3Ms (martini, mojito, mai tai) and I'm a huge fan of cider.

[gtoface]

Cherry bombs for me fellas ... if you haven't had that drink. Its a must for any cherry lover. Or strawberry daq's or ameretto sours...

[Mitsimonsta]

Bicardi, lime & coke just screams summer to me.

[Akarui]

Summer is when the rum, gin, and vodka come out at my house. I like the basic stuff like mojitos, margaritas, gin and tonics, etc. Beer-wise, I drink almost nothing but IPA during the warmer months.

Mojito is the perfect summer drink for me.

[SmoovD]

My favorite cocktail of the past few summers has been a Gin Buck. Simple and delicious.

[tvldatsi]

My favorite cocktail of the past few summers has been a Gin Buck. Simple and delicious.

w/ ginger ale?

[mandoman]

BEER ICE COLD BEER :thumbup:

[Rugbyman]

Pimm's Cup is a great refreshing drink that I crave on those hot days.

I also find myself, as others have mentioned, having Gin and Tonics and hefeweizens that I rarely drink any other time of the year.

[SmoovD]

w/ ginger ale?

and a slice of lemon. Mmmm.

[ryan020406]

Ice cold Corona or Landshark for beer.

Mixed would be Mojitos and Arnold Palmers

Ryan

[blary54]

For summer I tend to drink vodka, gin and rum. And place my beloved bourbon on the shelf(occasionally will have a mint julep).

I like Gin Bucks (w/ New Amsterdam gin), Moscow Mules (Vodka, Ginger beer and lime) and Dark and Stormie's.

There is a tropical/Jamacian themed bar near my house that makes a great Mai Tai, Mojito and Caipirinha. All great summer drinks.

[Goggles]

BEER ICE COLD BEER :thumbup:

+1 there truly is nothing like a cold beer on a hot day. i also like to have a manhatten before dinner occasionally. straight up, of course

[Waistcoat]

How could I forget? The Negroni!

[NewYorkBuck]

For some reason, the bourbon and ginger comes out from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

[housemaidsknee]

Champagne cocktails for breakfast, mint juleps in the afternoon, sangria with dinner, white dogs at night.

[Rossmeister]

The ultimate Summer drink:

Caipirinha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caipirinha), either with cachaça or Captain Morgan's Spiced Gold. Any brown sugar will do.

Trust me on this one, try it.

[JoshuaNY]

My go to summer drink is a Beefeeter Tom Colins. Oh so good!
And if I dont have the mixins, I just mix the Gin with some sprite. The poor mans Collins.


I think a nice Sangria hits the spot too. Cant go wrong with Margaritas Either.


Oh and If I want a beer, I go with one of these.

http://in.worldclassbeverages.com/wp-content/beer_spy/images/prodimages/Spaten/lFranzBottleGlass.jpg

[ChrisS86]

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Oh and If I want a beer, I go with one of these.

http://in.worldclassbeverages.com/wp-content/beer_spy/images/prodimages/Spaten/lFranzBottleGlass.jpg

Excellent choice. My favorite Hefe behind Ayinger

[galopede]

Never changes with the seasons - a good British bitter all the year round for me.

[marvin100]

The Negroni:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dQvB1lUUpB8/TKzNbh3hDKI/AAAAAAAAADk/y78IKvAFsmQ/s1600/negroni.jpg


The Negroni cocktail is made of one part gin, one part sweet vermouth, and one part bitters, traditionally Campari. It is considered an apéritif, a pre-dinner cocktail intended to stimulate the appetite.

I use Hendrick's gin.

[binowatch]

G+T, Pernaud, Pastis, Absenthe, brandy and soda-I love summer

[Don Barbiere]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9596/mojito.jpg

[ateace]

Summer is all G+T:

1 part Tanqueray
2 parts tonic (good quality, like Seagram's or Canada Dry)
squeeze in a large lemon wedge

Nectar of the Gods.

My fave year-round beer is Blue Moon.

[brando090]

Water. Im telling you, the taste is so out their and so smooth. I cant get enough of it, its just a little of the high $ side.

[Ethan.Bassist.]

Water. Im telling you, the taste is so out their and so smooth. I cant get enough of it, its just a little of the high $ side.

I don't know man, at my house we have water ON TAP! Pretty cheap that way, and here in the NW, it's oh so good!

That said, water and lemon is my summer drink of choice! :) Behind ginger ale of course! ...Like I've said, I'll be back to the Speakeasy in about a week! :D 21st bday then! mwahahaha....

[castlecraver]

Great thread!

I'm going to throw out my "secret weapon" summer drink. Something few would ever think to order, but uniformly a huge crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's easy to pre-mix if you're bringing it to a BBQ.

Planters' Punch: (for 3-4 servings)

12oz Meyers' Dark Jamaican Rum
6oz fresh lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)
2oz grenadine

Mix above ingredients together in an ice-filled shaker or just combine and store refrigerated if necessary. When ready to serve, put a couple dashes of Agnostura bitters in an ice-filled tumbler, and pour over the ice. Leave some space in the glass and top with club soda (less soda if you're pouring from a shaker).

[GarageBoy]

Whiskey Smash

Or

The Sunflower

Ingredients:

Absinthe (for rinse)
¾ ounce Plymouth Gin
¾ ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
¾ ounce Cointreau
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
Lemon twist

Shaken and served on the rocks

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Mint julep is a must.
Ben:
+ 1 and I think the below Thread and posted Replies entitled "Mint Juleps -- B&B Classic Cocktails" will be of great interest to one and all, plus it's very informative too. :yesnod:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/88017-Mint-Juleps-B-amp-B-Classic-Cocktails

Christopher http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n47/circlecity/drinks.gif "[Having a drink],… is a [great], way of ending the day". Ernest Hemingway

[OLDMAN]

Bombay and good tonic with a nice slice of lime in it over crushed ice.

[slooby_doo]

Leinenkugels: Either Summer Wheat with a lemon, or their Summer Shandy. If not available, then any homemade Lemon Shandy will do.

[Alacrity59]

Lemon aid and Citron Vodka . . . unfortunately it plants me in bed way way before dark.

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Pendleton Sagebrush
3 parts Pendleton Whisky
1 part triple sec
1 part fresh squeezed oj
1 part fresh squeezed lime juice
Top off with ginger ale

Muddle sage leaf with orange slice in glass; add liquids; pour into old fashioned glass; garnish with an orange slice and a sage leaf.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/stinkypete8283/PendletonSagebrush.jpg

[mgiah]

Ice cold beer most of the time, but a Bacardi Limon and 7-up is sounding pretty good