{"id":5095,"date":"2015-05-25T21:16:49","date_gmt":"2015-05-26T01:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=5095"},"modified":"2017-02-19T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T19:27:29","slug":"7-refreshing-cocktails-for-spring-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=5095","title":{"rendered":"7 Refreshing Cocktails for Spring &amp; Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than when the warm weather finally arrives and evenings are spent with friends on the patio or by the pool. And, what makes a great summer night with friends even better? Some perfect cocktails to sip and enjoy, of course! If you\u2019re ready for some fun ideas for what to whip up for the perfect warm-weather beverages, keep reading for some great new recipes. Cheers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/shutterstock_239280142.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5104\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/shutterstock_239280142.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_239280142\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7 Refreshing Warm Weather Cocktails<\/p>\n<p>1. Skinny Pi\u00f1a Colada: Always a classic, but this time with fewer calories to make it a little easier to fit into your favorite swimsuit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/skinny-pina-colada.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5103\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/skinny-pina-colada.jpg\" alt=\"skinny-pina-colada\" width=\"620\" height=\"569\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Classic Mint Julep: Channel your inner Daisy Buchanan and sip on a classic mint julep to ward off the heat in the most Gatsby-glam way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mint-julep-697x1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5102\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mint-julep-697x1024.jpg\" alt=\"mint-julep-697x1024\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Paloma: You\u2019ve probably tried this for Cinco de Mayo, but any time is a good time for a fiesta with this light and citrusy concoction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/paloma-679x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5101\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/paloma-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"paloma-679x1024\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Grapefruit Rosemary Mule: Few things are as appropriate for warm weather as a grapefruit-infused cocktail. Add a little rosemary and you\u2019re all set for a laid back afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/grapefruit-rosemary-mule-723x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5100\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/grapefruit-rosemary-mule-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"grapefruit-rosemary-mule-723x1024\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. St. Germain Margarita: Another festive find that will do just fine over summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/St-Germain-Margarita-2-683x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5099\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/St-Germain-Margarita-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"St-Germain-Margarita-2-683x1024\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Simple (but delicious!) Gin and Tonic: No fuss here. Just simple, classic, refreshing flavor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gin-and-tonic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5098\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gin-and-tonic.jpg\" alt=\"gin-and-tonic\" width=\"700\" height=\"998\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Dark and Stormy: Don\u2019t let afternoon thunderstorms get you down. Embrace them with a toast to the weather with a Dark and Stormy beverage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/dark-and-stormy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5097\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/dark-and-stormy.jpg\" alt=\"dark-and-stormy\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your favorite warm weather cocktail to enjoy with friends?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than when the warm weather finally arrives and evenings are spent with friends on the patio or by the pool. And, what makes a great summer night with friends even better? Some perfect cocktails to sip and enjoy, of course! 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