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From Jellybeans to Lemonade: Three Fruity Cocktails

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Lemonade_Burger_2Today we are sharing three light, fruity, and appropriately pastel-colored cocktail recipes. None of them have more than three main ingredients, making them ideal for your next outdoor BBQ. If you’d rather step inside our sunny photos, that’s easy too—just stop by Sweet Tea & Barley and ask to sit on the terrace.

Strawberry-Lime Shortcake

Although this cocktail may look innocent and fruity, it packs a strong punch. Great with appetizers, or as a light dessert—you’ll definitely want fresh strawberries (and jelly beans?) as garnish.

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Strawberry Lime Shortcake
 
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz Jelly Bean Infused Vodka
  • 1.5 oz Three Olives Cake Vodka
  • 2 Lime Wedges
  • Whipped Cream
  • Strawberry puree
Instructions
  1. Pour vodkas into martini shaker
  2. Squeeze two limes and add ice
  3. Shake and then strain into martini glass
  4. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberry puree

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Personally, this cocktail was my favorite. Light, refreshing, and subtly ombré—what more could you ask for? If you’re feeling creative, keep scrolling for our chef’s exclusive recipe for DIY Lavender syrup.

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Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
 
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz Blueberry Vodka
  • .5 oz Lavender Syrup
  • Lemonade
  • Fresh blueberries
Instructions
  1. Muddle fresh blueberries with lavender syrup
  2. Add ice and vodka, fill with lemonade
  3. Shake and pour into stemmed glass
  4. Garnish with three fresh blueberries

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Rosemary or Lavender Syrup
 
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Serves: 1 Quart
Ingredients
  • 16 oz Sugar
  • 16 oz Water
  • 3 Sprigs of Fresh herb (either Rosemary or Lavender)
Instructions
  1. Combine water, sugar, and fresh herb into a stainless steel pot
  2. On low heat, gently bring all ingredients to 170 degrees
  3. Stir until all sugar dissolves
  4. Gently Cook for ten additional minutes, being careful not to boil
  5. Strain mixture and refrigerate

Rosemary Salty Dog

If you are a classic salty dog fan, adding a dash of Rosemary syrup and a few fresh sprigs will be just the spring twist you need to liven things up. Use your favorite gin and see the above recipe for a DIY Rosemary syrup.

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Rosemary Salty Dog
 
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Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz Boodles London Dry Gin
  • .5 - .75 oz Rosemary Syrup
  • Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
  • Pink Sea Salt
  • Lime Wedge
  • Rosemary Sprig
Instructions
  1. Rub lime wedge around rim of lowball glass and dip in pink sea salt
  2. Add ice and then gin, syrup, and grapefruit juice
  3. Stir
  4. Garnish with lime wedge and rosemary sprig

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Update: giveaway now closed! If you give any of these a try (and you should!) let us know how it goes. Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered to win a free appetizer.

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Comments

  5. All the drinks look delicious! I’ll try making them at home. Thanks for the recipes. We will be visiting Williamsburg in November!

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  6. I want to try the herb choices. Definitely something that really goes with Colonial Williamsburg.

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    • Thanks, Shirley! I don’t know about where you are, but here we could sure use another day of sunshine. You are entered to win!

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  10. I’ll definitely be serving the Strawberry-Lime Shortcake drink this summer. Thanks CW, for sharing this recipe.

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