Cocktails

Grapefruit & Thyme Aperol Spritz

The days are getting warmer and with travel plans on hold for the foreseeable future, I am imagining myself in Italy again like we were last summer. Bring on the spritz!

This spritz recipe comes from The Forest Feast Mediterranean (page 50).

Grapefruit & Thyme Aperol Spritz

Grapefruit & Thyme Aperol Spritz


Grapefruit & Thyme Aperol Spritz

(serves 1)

2 oz. Aperol

2 oz. Prosecco

2 oz. Seltzer

Mix spirits in a cocktail shaker until cold.

Serve in chilled glass with ice.

Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a fresh thyme sprig.

Cheers!

xx

Erin

Herbed Blackberry Cocktail

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We have a huge blackberry bush right off the deck, and I have found a tasty new use for them. Fresh rosemary muddled with sweet blackberries plus tequila! Yes! Check out the recipe on my Better Homes & Gardens post today.

Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Watermelon Margaritas

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Watermelon Margaritas are super fun and colorful for summer entertaining! And I love how this recipe uses frozen watermelon chunks instead of ice cubes. You can find the recipe on my post today for Better Homes & Gardens.

What’s your favorite summer drink?

Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson | The Forest Feast

Wine Country Picnic

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Jonathan and I spent last week at my parents’ place in Sonoma County and one of the highlights was an evening at Jack London State Historic Park with my Mom and Dad. In the summer they have musical performances in the ruins, and you can picnic in the vineyards beforehand.  We packed mint pesto potato salad, BBQ chicken and this Strawberry Caprese Salad.  If you’re planning a trip to wine country, this is a fun stop!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Cucumber Sangria

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This might be my new summer drink! I am kind of in love with this Cucumber Sangria from BHG’s new cookbook. Click over to my post on Delish Dish for the recipe- it’s a good one for a BBQ!!!

Recipe by BHG, Photos and Illustration by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast