Summer Sipping Guide: Trendy Drinks for Hosting (or Just Hanging Out)

The sweltering hot days of summer are here, which means you could probably use a drink. Choosing what to drink however, can be difficult. Whether it’s a gin and tonic or an aromatic wine, these summer sips can be a perfect pairing for any occasion you choose. Maybe it’s a relaxing day by the pool, or indulging in a current favorite book, or the rare occasion the kids are taking a nap. Here are five drinks to help you indulge this summer.

MALIBU AND PINEAPPLE

• 2 oz. Malibu Caribbean Rum
• 4 oz. pineapple juice

Combine Malibu with pineapple juice in tall glass over ice.

SPARKLING ROSARITA

• 1 1/2 oz. Avión Silver Tequila
• 1/4 oz. rosé wine
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 1/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. agave nectar
• 1 cucumber slice, for garnish

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

NOBLE VINES 337 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Possible pairings:

• Herb-roasted pork
• Seared chicken
• Steak with sautéed mushrooms
• A plate of bleu cheese

ABSOLUT SUMMER LOVE

• 2/3 oz. Absolut Citron Vodka
• 2/3 oz. lemon juice
• 1/3 oz. limoncello
• 1/3 oz. lemon lime soda
• 1 lemon wedge, for garnish

Combine vodka, lemon juice and limoncello in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon slice.

MALFY CON LIMONE AND TONIC

• 3 oz. Malfy con Limone Gin
• 4 oz. tonic

Fill a glass with ice. Add gin and top with tonic.