Homemade Mojitos

Summer is just one week away, and these delicious cocktails are a refreshing treat that's perfect for the season!

Homemade Mojitos

mint-infused simple syrup (see below for recipe)

fresh mint leaves

light rum

lime

club soda

To make one mojito, muddle one shot of mint-infused simple syrup with fresh mint leaves in a glass. Add ice cubes and a shot of rum. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge.

Mint-Infused Simple Syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

fresh mint leaves

Add water and sugar to a saucepan and heat until boiling. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove the saucepan from the heat. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the saucepan and let the mixture steep for one hour. Strain out the leaves and store the syrup in a jar in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

Christmastime Cocktails

Though my favorite Christmastime activity will forever be relaxing with loved ones around the fireplace (while wearing fuzzy socks and drinking hot chocolate, of course), a close second is enjoying festive get togethers with friends and family. The food is always sure to please, and festive cocktails are always a fun treat!

Here are some cocktails that pair perfectly with the holiday season:

Homemade Eggnog

(recipe here)

Classic Whiskey Sour

(recipe here)

NOTE: I recommend quadrupling the sugar

Apple Pie Cocktail

(recipe via Pinterest: vanilla vodka, apple cider, ice, cinnamon)

Homemade White Wine Sangria

White Wine Sangria

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1 green apple, cored and chopped

1 peach, pitted and chopped

1/8 cup simple syrup

1/4 cup brandy

1 bottle white wine

6 oz. club soda

Place the chopped fruit in a pitcher.

To make simple syrup, heat equal parts water and sugar 

on stove until sugar is completely dissolved.  

Mix syrup and brandy and pour over fruit.

Add wine to pitcher and stir.

Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.

To serve, pour or ladle fruit and sangria into a wine glass.

Top with a splash of club soda and enjoy!