END OF SUMMER LIBATIONS – Cool end of summer treats that will knock you off your feet – Francesco Lafranconi

Bellini

2 oz Funkin White Peach Puree
3 oz Prosecco (Extra Dry, Italian sparkling wine)
1/8 oz Funkin Raspberry Puree

Method: flash blend (without ice) the raspberry and white peach puree with 1 oz of lemon juice.

In a mixing glass, Add 1 scoop of ice, 2 oz of Bellini Mix and 3 oz of Prosecco, stir and strain into a chilled champagne glass.

Navan Tropical Cobbler

2 oz Navan Vanilla Liqueur
3 oz Citrus Spice tea
1 oz Fresh Sweet and Sour
Float of Malibu Pineapple

Method: build the drink over ice in a cobbler glass with layers of fresh fruit (I recommend pineapple for sure) and serve with straws.

Garnish: fresh mint and fruit with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Note: this is not the every day drink due to time consuming (about 2 min) , but it has a great taste and visual effect!

Pimm’s Cup

2 oz Pimm’s Cup #1
Fill up with ginger ale (in some countries Schweppes Lemon is mixed with ginger ale)

Method: fill up a highball glass with ice. Add the Pimm’s #1 (gin-based liqueur), fresh cucumber wedge or slices (with peel).

Fill up with ginger ale.

Garnish: Fresh fruit and sprig of mint.