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Whether it’s a busy day at work, dealing with rambunctious kids all day, or just wanting something cold to cool down, these days 5 pm can’t come soon enough. None of us are following our typical summer schedule. It’s nice to take a little time at the end of the to relax and these summer cocktails are perfect to sip on.<\/p>\n

Sangria in the summer is refreshing and, depending on what ingredients are added, you can change the flavor profile. Two I like are Tara Pancheco’s<\/a> (Fall River, MA<\/a>) Blueberry Hibiscus Sangria<\/a> and Sue Weaver’s<\/a> (Belton, TX<\/a>) Texas Peach Sangria<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“This is a light, crisp, refreshing beverage – perfect for summertime,” says Tara. I love the tart flavor hibiscus tea gives the cocktail. Blueberry juice is used which is not overly sweet. It’s a great complement to the sweeter Riesling wine.<\/p>\n

Sue’s sangria is slightly sweet and filled with peach flavor. “This is a quick and easy alcoholic punch\/sangria that is fresh and fruity,” shares Sue.<\/p>\n

Ginger ale adds a bit of bubble to this drink. Sue also uses Chardonnay in her version which, while fruity, is not as sweet as a Riesling. Peach nectar, peach vodka, and fresh peaches pack a punch of flavor. Yum!<\/p>\n

Margarita’s your go-to? Give Susan Jackson’s<\/a> (Bergman, AR<\/a>) Italian Margaritas<\/a> a try. Amaretto is a special touch that gives this drink its little Italian flair.<\/p>\n

“If you love margarita’s I am sure you and your friends will enjoy this recipe,” thinks Susan. “My husband and I have margarita nights when we will invite a friend or two. One batch is not enough so I usually will double it.”<\/p>\n

This refreshing margarita has citrus undertones and is the perfect mix of sweet and sour. It’s a little on the sweet side thanks to the amaretto. If you use the ingredients Susan recommends, you’ll have a tasty margarita.<\/p>\n

Summer evenings will be a bit sweeter thanks to Ashley Lemon<\/a> (Wichita, KS<\/a>) and her Strawberry Lime Slush<\/a>. “If you love tangy and sweet strawberries, this is for you,” says Ashley.<\/p>\n

Do you gravitate toward frozen drinks? Try this. It will become your go-to summer cocktail. Made with frozen limeade concentrate, beer, frozen strawberries, vodka, and triple sec, it’s fruity, sweet, and tart. It’s an adult slushy that screams summertime.<\/p>\n

Mary Lee’s<\/a> Kahlua Mocha Frappe<\/a> is the opposite of the other drinks I’ve shared. While all the ones above are lighter and fruity, this one is a bit heavier and full of coffee and chocolate flavor (more of an adult milkshake).<\/p>\n

Mary Lee thinks that it’s “Mmmmm good” and I couldn’t agree more. If you like a White Russian (vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream), this is a riff on that. The recipe has Kahlua and instant coffee so the coffee flavor is evident. Milk and ice cream are used which makes it a decadent drink. Some may consider this a dessert. It’s so good.<\/p>\n

These easy summer cocktails are a great way to beat the heat and unwind after a long day. If you try one of them, make sure to leave a review. Make sure to drink responsibly and Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it’s a busy day at work, dealing with rambunctious kids all day, or just wanting something cold to cool down, these days 5 pm can’t come soon enough. None of us are following our typical summer schedule. It’s nice to take a little time at the end of the to relax and these summer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":239243,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[366],"yoast_head":"\nSummer Cocktails to Unwind and Beat the Heat - Just A Pinch Recipes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After a long day, whether at work or at home with the kids, 5 o'clock can't come soon enough. 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