HOLIDAY COCKTAILS, ANYONE?

we have some simple and delicious mixed drink recipes for your fourth of july holiday weekend. i hope you see some awesome fireworks and spend some good quality time with the people you love. i’ll be in france, so enjoy this holiday for me! -bri

watermelon jalapeño margarita

• 8 cups watermelon

• 1.5 cups tequila

• 1 cup triple sec

• 1/2 cup lime juice

• 1-2 jalapeños, thinly sliced

puree the watermelon, then pour through a fine mesh strainer. combine the remaining ingredients and chill for at least a couple of hours (more if you would like a stronger pepper taste). remove 1/2 of the jalapeños slices and salt the rim of your glasses. add extra jalapeño slices for garnish. yield 4 servings.

mango limeade

• 1 cup mango juice

• 1/4 cup coconut water

• 1.5 oz rum

• 1-2 limes, juiced

combine all ingredients over ice and mix. add a lime slice for garnish. yield 1 serving.

blueberry mint mojito

• 1.5 oz blueberry vodka

• 1/2 a lime, juiced

• club soda

muddle mint leaves with a splash of simple syrup. add in lime and vodka. mix and serve over ice. top off with club soda.add blueberries and mint for garnish. yield 1 serving.

(styling photos by sheila gim for designlovefest – want more food posts? go here!)