About Cocktails: Fresa Caliente and More Summer Cocktails

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Cocktails Cocktails Popular Drinks Bartending Cocktail Culture From Colleen Graham, your Guide to Cocktails This week I want to draw your attention to the deadline for the frozen cocktail contest, which I will be closing down on Sunday night. There are some great entries already and now is your last chance to show off your blended drink skills. Check out the entries and submit yours today... Also, this week I have the results of the strawberry contest and I think you will be surprised by the winning entry. Beyond that, I've filled this issue up with some picks for summer punches, shooters, and sparkling wine drinks. Cheers! Cocktail of the Week: The Brogue The best word to describe The Brogue is pleasant. It is a simple and relaxing mix of a fine single malt Scotch from Highland Park, Drambuie, lemon juice, and (the key ingredient) honey-infused lavender syrup. Get the recipe... Strawberry Cocktail Contest Winner: Fresa Caliente Sweet, spicy, and sparkling, that is what the winning cocktail from June's strawberry cocktail contest brings us. The drink is the Fresa Caliente and it was created by Ryan Salo for the Rattlesnake Bar in Dallas. This fascinating drink includes a housemade vodka infusion which pairs chile peppers with strawberries... The recipe and full results Summer Cocktails Flavored Vodka Cocktails Search Related Topics:  cocktail contest  fruit cocktails  vodka cocktails Raspberry Bellini Take the peach out of the Bellini and add fresh raspberries and cachaca and you have this fantastic variation on the popular Champagne cocktail... Get the recipe Waterloo Sunset - Champagne, Beefeater 24 Gin, elderflower liqueur, raspberry liqueur More Sparkling Wine Cocktails Search Related Topics:  rum cocktails  new year's eve parties  original cocktails Peach Punch Though this recipe is written for a single serving, it is an easy one to multiply and mix up in a punch bowl for a party. The simple mix is one of peach vodka, elderflower liqueur, and fresh orange and lime juices... Get the recipe Watermelon Wave - tequila, orange and maraschino liqueurs, watermelon, pomegranate, and lemon juices More Punch Recipes Search Related Topics:  vodka cocktails  fruit cocktails  flavored vodkas Cool Colada Shooter If you're looking for fun summer party shot, this is a good choice. Simply shake pineapple juice with both pineapple and coconut vodkas and you have a smooth, fruity shooter... Get the recipe Berry Whipped - Whipped cream and strawberry vodkas, grenadine More Shooter Recipes Search Related Topics:  party drinks  shots and shooters  vodka cocktails Related Searches Party Cocktails Recipe for Drink Rum Cocktails Frozen Cocktails Cocktails Recipes Featured Articles Honey Dew Me Shooter Crouching Tiger Shooter Plush Punch Sparkling Acai Sangria French Pear Martini Strawberry Flapper   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Colleen Graham Cocktails Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cocktails newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads July Contest: Frozen Cocktails Martini Recipes Summer & Holiday Cocktails Cocktails by Flavor Classic Cocktails   Follow me on: Advertisement