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1. Lambrusco Spritz
Although a delicious Lambrusco is perfect on its own, pairing it with Spritz creates a drink that is both delightful and surprising. The highlight of Lambrusco Spritz is the refreshing citrus aroma and slightly bitter grapefruit flavor, with a hint of olive oil.
Recipe
Preparation: 15 ml Amaro (e.g., Averna, Montenegro, or Nonino), 15 ml fresh grapefruit juice, 90 ml dry or off-dry Lambrusco soda.
Fill a lowball glass with ice, then add Amaro and grapefruit juice.
Fill the glass with Lambrusco and Soda.
Stir gently
Garnish with a grapefruit segment and olives.
2. Einspänner stone
The smooth, fluffy cream is like a sweet greeting before reaching the cold, bitter wine brewing beneath.
Recipe
Ingredients: 60 ml whipping cream, 2 teaspoons sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 cup cold brew coffee.
Whip the cream, sugar, and salt until the mixture thickens slightly, reaching a consistency that is smooth, light, and pourable.
Add ice to the coffee and pour the cream mixture on top.
Use a fine sieve to lightly coat the cocoa powder.
3. Spicy Cucumber Margaritas
A cocktail that is both visually appealing and delicious, with a vibrant green color reminiscent of a lush green field.
Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cucumber sliced thinly, a little cilantro, 20 ml sugar syrup, finely grated fresh lemon zest, 20 ml lemon juice (or lime juice), 1/2 teaspoon chopped green chili, salt, 40-60 ml Tequila (adjust strength to your preference).
Blend cucumber, cilantro, sugar, a little lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped chili until the mixture is frothy and well combined.
Strain the mixture through a sieve and add a little salt.
Add tequila to the strained mixture, set aside or refrigerate for 8 hours.
Moisten the rim of the glass with lemon peel, put 3 teaspoons of salt in a small dish, and press the rim of the glass into the salt.
Shake the chilled margarita mixture in a cocktail shaker and pour into a glass, then add ice.
Garnish with one or two slices of chili pepper - or lime.
4. Iced milk coffee
As the New York Times recently described it, "roasted coffee, hot water, and condensed milk – that's all it takes for a peaceful afternoon with a cup of Vietnamese-style milk coffee."
Recipe
Preparation: 25g (2-3 teaspoons) pure coffee, 2-3 teaspoons condensed milk (1 part milk to 1 part coffee), 100ml boiling water, coffee filter.
Add condensed milk to the coffee cup.
Put the coffee powder into the filter and shake gently.
Place the coffee filter on top of the coffee cup, and use the tamper to gently press the coffee grounds down.
Let the water cool for 1-2 minutes after boiling, then pour just enough water to cover the coffee grounds for brewing.
After about 1-2 minutes, pour water until the filter is almost full, then close the lid.
Wait until the coffee has finished dripping, then stir it in with condensed milk.
Pour the coffee with milk into a glass of ice.
5. Peach Tea
What could be better than enjoying slices of fragrant toast with a glass of sweet, refreshing peach tea on an autumn day?
Recipe
Ingredients: 1 black tea bag, 100g ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and chopped) or 150ml peach juice, 10ml lemon juice.
Steep the tea bag in 100 ml of hot water for 2 minutes.
If using fresh peaches: blend the peaches with the steeped tea and a little lemon juice until smooth, then pour into a glass pitcher and add ice.
If using peach juice: Pour tea into a glass, add peach juice and lemon juice, stir well, and add ice.
Add more lemon juice if it's too sweet, or add more sugar if it's not sweet enough.
Decorate your teacup with peach slices.
Tip: Use 100% pure, unsweetened peach juice.
6. Amaro sour
A drink that's easy to make and easy to drink, with an incredibly pleasant flavor.
Recipe
2 cherries, 1 slice of grapefruit, 6 g granulated sugar, 60 ml gin, 30 ml Amaro, 20 ml lemon juice
Marinate one cherry, half a slice of grapefruit, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely in a cocktail shaker.
Add gin, Amaro, lime juice, and ice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Pour into a lowball glass, add ice.
Garnish with cherries and the remaining half slice of grapefruit.
7. Long Island Iced Tea
With this formula, you probably won't even realize that you're drinking five different types of spirits.
Recipe
Prepare 20 ml Vodka, 20 ml Gin, 20 ml White Rum, 20 ml Blanco Tequila, 20 ml Triple Sec, 20 ml Sugar, 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 5 ml Yellow Lemon Juice, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, Coco-Cola
Add ice, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sugar syrup, and lime juice to a large pitcher.
Add salt to enhance the flavor.
Stir with a wooden spoon until the pitcher feels cold to the touch and the ice starts to melt slightly (about 30 seconds).
Fill the glass with Coca-Cola.
Garnish with lemon slices, and sprinkle with salt if desired.
8. Cucumber Agua Fresca with Mint and Ginger
A light appetizer with the refreshing taste of fresh ginger and mint syrup.
Recipe
Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, 64g granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup hot water, 2 sliced cucumbers, 55g fresh ginger (washed and finely chopped), 1 lemon.
Crush the mint leaves, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour in hot water and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add cucumber, ginger, and lemon juice to a blender, add a cup of cold water, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve, pressing gently to remove excess liquid. Pour the mixture into a container.
Use a sieve to pour the mint syrup into another container. Pour 60 ml of the strained syrup into the Agua Freshca mixture. Add more syrup or lemon juice to taste. Seal the remaining syrup and refrigerate for later use.
Pour Agua Freshca into a glass, add ice, and garnish with mint leaves.
9. Salted Lemon Spritzer
A mocktail is easy to make with just a pitcher of lemon juice and some ginger.
Recipe
Ingredients: 1/4 lemon (seeds removed, peeled and finely chopped), a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, ginger beer or ginger kombucha.
Add lemon and salt to a large glass of wine, and press gently with a spoon.
Add lemon juice and ginger, then add ice.
Fill the glass with ginger beer.
Garnish with ginger or fresh lemon slices.
10. Tequila Soleil
This unique drink combines beer and cocktail, creating a stunning ombre effect.
Recipe
Prepare 15 ml of Tequila Reposado, 25 ml of red bitter liqueur (e.g., Campari, Cappelletti, or Contratto Bitter), 15 ml of Blanc or Sweet Vermouth, and 120-170 ml of chilled IPA.
Pour tequila, liqueur, and vermouth into a Collins glass.
Add more beer to taste (the less beer, the stronger and more bitter the flavor).
Add ice and enjoy!
