Summer is coming to an end and with Labor Day weekend upon us, it’s our last chance to enjoy the season’s festivities. There’s going to be a lot of partying happening this weekend so whether you’re hosting a huge soiree or just hanging out at home with a friend or two, here are 3 amazing end-of-the-summer drinks you have to try right now!
PUNCH ROYALE
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz Chambord Liqueur
8 oz Cranberry juice
2 cold bottles (750mL) Korbel Brut California Champagne
Raspberries and/or blackberries
DIRECTIONS: Take two bottles of cold champagne, cranberry juice, Chambord and pour into a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir and garnish with raspberries or blackberries. Or both. Up to you. Voila, your punch is ready!
BLACK RASPBERRY MARGARITA PUNCH
INGREDIENTS:
¾ oz Chambord Liqueur
1½ oz el Jimador Tequila
¾ oz pomegranate juice
½ oz lime juice
Raspberry and/or lime to garnish
DIRECTIONS: Take a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Pour in Chambord, tequila, pomegranate juice and lime juice. Now shake, shimmy and strain into margarita or martini glass. Add raspberry. Or lime. Or both, mon Cherie.
CHAMBORD SPICED BERRY PUNCH
INGREDIENTS:
6 oz Chambord Liqueur
6 oz Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire
6 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Lime Juice
12 oz Ginger Beer
DIRECTIONS: Build over ice in pinch bowl or pitcher and stir. Garnish with orange slices and serve in a lowball glass.
I hope you enjoy these last few days of summer. Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone!
