Memorial Day Drink Inspirations with Smirnoff

Here’s a few Red, White, and Blue drink ideas with the seasonal  Smirnoff Red, White & Berry for the BBQ or get together

 

1. Triple Berry Mojitini (Serves 4) – Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

• 3/4 cup Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
• 1 cup limeade
• Club soda
• Handful of mint leaves
• 6 oz raspberries
• 6 ounces blackberries
• 4 ounces cherries, pitted and cut in half
• Sugar and lime wedge for rimming
• 4 teaspoons sugar, (I used stevia)

In the bottom of 4 – 11.5 oz glasses, place 1 teaspoon of sugar and a few torn mint leaves. Muddle. To each glass add 2 raspberries, 2 blackberries and 2 cherries. Muddle with the sugar and mint until liquefied. Pour 1.5 oz Smirnoff Red, White & Berry into each glass. Top with 1/4 cup limeade, crushed ice and a splash of club soda. Garnish with a cocktail pick of a raspberry, blackberry and lime wedge.

2. Summer Berry Mule – Courtesy of Sylvia Fountaine, Feasting at Home

• 1.5 ounces Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
• 4 ounces Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale
• 1/4 cup fresh berries- blueberries, raspberries or blackberries
• Squeeze of lemon (optional)

In a shaker, muddle half the berries with the vodka, add ice and shake. Pour into an ice filled mason jar. Top with Ginger Beer and a squeeze of lemon. Garnish with fresh berries on a skewer

 

 

3. Red, White & Berry Limeade (Serves 8-10) – Courtesy of Karly Gomez, A Simple Pantry

• 1 cup Smirnoff Red, White, & Berry or Smirnoff No. 21
• 1 cup black raspberry liqueur
• 3 cups limeade

In a large pitcher, combine the Smirnoff, black raspberry liqueur, and limeade. Chill until cold, then serve over ice with blueberries, raspberries, and apple stars for a patriotic twist.

4. Boozy Blackberry, Pineapple & Cilantro Ice Pops (Serves 20)– Courtesy of Karly Gomez, A Simple Pantry

For the Blackberries:

• 3½ cups blackberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 ounces Smirnoff Red, White, & Berry Vodka

 

For the Ice Pop Purée:

• 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• ½ cup cilantro leaves
• â…“ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 ½ ounces Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Pinch kosher salt

Prepare the blackberries:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the blackberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally and gently mashing half of the berries using a wooden spoon, until the berries are soft and the liquid has reduced to a syrup, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vodka and immediately remove from the heat. Allow to cool completely.

Prepare the ice pop purée:

In a high-powered blender, purée all the ingredients on high until smooth, around 3 minutes. For an extra smooth purée, strain through a sieve to remove any small bits of pineapple and cilantro that didn’t blend completely.

 

Assemble the ice pops:

Spoon 2 tablespoons of ice pop purée into the bottom of each ice pop mold. Layer with 2 tablespoons of the blackberries. Repeat with 1 more layer of each. Insert a popsicle stick and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

To serve:

One at a time, dip a frozen ice pop mold into a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 seconds. Gently pull the ice pop to release from the mold and serve.

5. Spiked Triple Berry Basil Lemonade (Serves 8) – Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

• 1.5 cups Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
• 8 cups lemonade
• 1 cup basil syrup
• 4 berry lemonade ice cup

In a pitcher combine lemonade, vodka and basil syrup. Stir to combine. To serve, place 4 ice cubes into a high ball glass and top with lemonade cocktail.

6. Red, White & Blue Boozy Slush (Serves 4) – Courtesy of Taylor Bradford, Pink Heels Pink Truck

Blue Slush Layer:

• 2 cups ice
• 2 oz. Blue Curacao
• 1 cup homemade lemonade

White Slush Layer:

• 2 cups ice
• 2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
• 1 cup homemade lemonade

Red Slush Layer:

• 1 ¼ cups strawberries, quartered
• 2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry vodka
• ¼ cup of homemade lemonade

Blend each layer separately until smooth. Store in freezer until ready to build your cocktail. Pour each layer into a highball glass and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

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