Just because you're not jet-setting off to a tropical destination for spring break this year, doesn't mean you can't make a mental escape to somewhere sunny and 75 with a little spring break staycation. Regardless of what the current temps may be where you reside, we're bringing the beach to you with these fresh and fruity ginger beer cocktails which are sure to transport you to a sunny state of mind.
Pineapple Punch via A Beautiful Plate
Ingredients:
8 oz. Pineapple juice
4 oz. Fresh orange juice
4 oz. Bacardi Light Rum
3 oz. Fresh lime juice
32 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
Orange slices
Lime slices
Pineapple slices
Mint sprigs
Directions:
Combine pineapple juice, orange juice, Bacardi Light Rum and lime juice in a pitcher. Stir until blended and add Barritt's Ginger Beer. Pour into serving glasses and garnish each with an orange slice, lime slice, pineapple slice and mint sprig.
Watermelon Mint Mule via Zen and Spice
Ingredients:
Fresh watermelon, cubed
3 Mint leaves
1 1/2 oz. Tito's Vodka
1 oz. Fresh lime juice
1/2 c. Barritt's Ginger Beer
Directions:
Muddle approximately three cubes of watermelon and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add Tito's Vodka, lime juice and ice, shaking vigorously for 10 seconds. Add ice into a copper mug and strain mixture into the mug. Top with Barritt's Ginger Beer and garnish with watermelon chunks and a mint sprig.
Frozen Peach Bourbon Mule via The Kitchn
Ingredients:
3 oz. TINCUP Bourbon
3 oz. Fresh peaches, chopped
1 oz. Fresh lime juice
6 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
Mint sprigs
Lime wheels
Directions:
Combine bourbon, peaches, lime juice and Barritt's Ginger Beer in a blender. Add ice and blend until thick consistency is achieved. Pour into copper mugs and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
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