Labor Day Weekend Cocktail Recipes

The Labor Day check out the below drinks from naturally-made, zero sugar, zero-calorie sparkling water brand, Sparkling Ice. These are perfect for a weekend full of entertaining with friends and family!

LEMON CUCUMBER COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Cucumber Slices
• 2 oz. Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade
• 1 oz. Vodka
• 1 oz. Brewed Green Tea, Chilled
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• Lemonade Sparkling Ice

DIRECTIONS
In a chilled highball glass, muddle the cucumber then add the vodka, green tea, and lemon juice. Fill the glass halfway with ice and float with Lemonade Sparkling Ice.

SPARKLING RASPBERRY

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ ounces vanilla vodka
• 1 tsp. simple syrup
• ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
• Sparkling Ice Grape Raspberry
• Raspberry ice cubes, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Place raspberry ice cubes in a glass and set to the side. In a cocktail shaker, add vanilla vodka, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice- shake. Strain over ice and add Sparkling Ice Grape Raspberry.

PEACH SANGRIA

INGREDIENTS

• 1 peach, sliced
• ½ orange, sliced
• ¾ cup peach brandy
• 1 bottle white wine, chilled
• 4 cups Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade

DIRECTIONS
Place peaches, oranges, cranberries and brandy in a pitcher then lightly muddle. Add wine and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade and stir. Serve over ice and garnish with a peach slice.

GINGER JELLO SHOTS

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz. Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime
• 10 limes
• 1 cup vodka
• 2 packages unflavored gelatin
• 2 tbsp. chopped mint

DIRECTIONS
Cut the limes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, set to the side. In a saucepan, add Sparkling Ice Ginger Lime, sprinkle gelatin over and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Place over low heat and stir until dissolved, about 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in vodka and mint.  Pour mixture into lime halves and place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set. Cut limes in half to serve and enjoy!

PALOMA POPSICLE

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup sugar (granulated)
• 1 cup Sparkling Ice Pink Grapefruit
• 1 tbsp. Grapefruit Zest
• ¼ cup Lime Juice
• 1/3 cup Tequila
• Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Ice. Stir until sugar dissolves and remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl and add zest, lime juice, tequila, and salt. Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

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