Categories: Yummy Drinks

Drinks Are on Me

I have a new Pinterest board called Yummy Drinks. I pin any yummy looking drink I find, but there seems to be a trend emerging of fresh, fruity drinks that lend themselves to summer consumption. On the horizon is our neighborhood 4th of July party and the unbelievably oppressive heat of South Carolina summers. I will need good cocktails for both events, so I tested one of my finds this weekend.

My father-in-law was visiting and gave the drink a hearty approval. You know if it is in-law approved, it has to be good.

Blackberry Lemonade with Vodka

Ingredients

fresh blackberries
1 c. sugar
vodka
fresh lemon juice
club soda
crushed ice

Directions

Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes; do not stir. Remove from heat and let cool. Simple syrup recipe can be doubled or tripled.
In the bottom of a glass, smash 4-5 blackberries with the back of a spoon. Add 1 oz. vodka (about a shot), 1 oz. simple syrup, and 1 oz. fresh lemon juice (I like a little more lemon juice).
Fill the glass about 2/3 full with crushed ice.
Pour a splash of soda on top and stir gently.
Can be made alcohol free too!

TheRoomDad, Mr. Star Wars, and my father-in-law spent the day fishing and brought home a fresh catch for dinner. We served drinks with grilled fish tacos and the Mexican Chopped Salad that I shared last week. I even remembered the cilantro this time!

Summer Cocktail Series

June 23, 2013

In "Yummy Drinks"

4th of July Cocktail

June 29, 2015

In "Yummy Drinks"

Houseguests– Day 5

June 10, 2014

In "Yummy Drinks"

TheRoomMom

I am an educator. I am a little crafty; I like to make cupcakes, and I love projects. As my husband will tell you, these interests can quickly grow out of control when working on teacher gifts and class activities.

Next Everything I Know about Discipline I Learned from the Dog Trainer »

Previous « Author! Author!

View Comments

happylittlekiwi says:

June 16, 2013 at 7:25 pm

That drink looks delish! Im going to pin it now :) I have a linky party on my blog called "The Weekend Pinterest Hop" stop by if you like and link up your Pinterest boards with us!
- theroommom says:
  
  June 16, 2013 at 9:10 pm
  
  Thanks for the comment. I just added myself to your Pinterest links and found some new boards to follow. Thanks!
  - happylittlekiwi says:
    
    June 16, 2013 at 9:35 pm
    
    Awesome! Thanks so much for joining in! It runs every weekend so you are welcome to link up whenever you like :)
Foodie in WV says:

June 16, 2013 at 9:54 pm

I love that it uses fresh blackberries, it sounds great :)
- theroommom says:
  
  June 17, 2013 at 9:57 am
  
  I also saw a recipe that was almost identical, but it used blueberries instead of the blackberries. I may be testing that one next weekend. it could be my "signature" 4th of July drink!