Whether you consider yourself to be a jokester or find that you're always on the butt end of the jokes, be prepared to get in a good laugh because April Fools' Day is on its way. We can't deny that we love pulling a good prank just as much as the guy next door, but this year the only fast one we'll be pulling is on our taste buds. These reinvented cocktail classics feature a surprising twist in the form of our favorite mixer and are sure to trick your taste buds with just one sip.
Ginger Melon Sangria via Love & Olive Oil
Ingredients:
1 bottle White Moscato
8 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
1/4 c. Fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 c. Midori Melon Liqueur
1/2 Small watermelon, balled
1 Cantaloupe, balled
1 Honeydew, balled
1 Lime, sliced
Club soda
Directions:
Combine wine, Barritt's Ginger Beer, lime juice and Midori Melon Liqueur in a large pitcher. Add melon balls and let sit overnight. Pour into glasses, top with a splash of club soda and garnish with a lime slice.
Moscow Mule Mimosa via The Cookie Rookie
Ingredients:
Tropicana Orange Juice
12 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
Champagne
Lime slices
Orange slices
Directions:
Fill champagne glass one third of the way with orange juice. Top with another third of Barritt's Ginger Beer and finish off with champagne. Garnish with lime and orange slices.
Ginger Beer Mojito via Gimme Some Oven
Ingredients:
4 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
1 1/2 oz. Bacardi Light Rum
2 oz. Fresh lime juice
10 Mint leaves
Lime wedges
Mint sprigs
Directions:
Muddle the mint and lime juice together in a glass. Add in ice and top with Bacardi Light Rum and Barritt's Ginger Beer. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a lime wedge.
What go-to cocktails do you amp up with a splash of Barritt's Ginger Beer? Do tell! Share your favorite recipes in the comments below or head to our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account to share.
