Refreshing Labor Day Cocktail Recipes

Labor Day traditionally marks the unofficial end of Summer, in the South we’re treated to warm weather and long days well into September and beyond - and a refreshing drink is the perfect way to get in the spirit of an endless summer. 

Below are recipes for summer-inspired cocktails, from gin and tequila to wine and punch

 Milagro Carpe Dia 

 
Ingredients:
2 parts Milagro Anejo
2 parts Margarita Mix
5 Blackberries
2 Sage Leaves
3 dashes of Fee Brothers Barrel aged Bitters
Preparation: Muddle fruit and herbs. Add remaining ingredients. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass with ice. Garnish with Rosemary Sprig.

Icelandic Mule

Ingredients:

2 parts Reyka Vodka

1 parts Q Ginger

1.5 parts Soda Water

.75 parts Fresh Lemon Juice

Preparation: Shake and strain into ice filled highball glass, top with soda water. Garnish with lemon wedge

 

Hendrick’s Cucumber Lemonade

Ingredients:

3 parts Hendrick’s Gin

2 parts fresh lemon juice

2 parts simple syrup, sparkling water

Preparation: In a long glass combine ingredients. Add ice, top with sparkling water, give a gentle stir and garnish with a cucumber spears. 

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