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May 20, 2014Leave a Comment

What Good is a BBQ Event without Fizzy Fruity Cocktails

margarita-300x199So you are planning a cookout with friends and family in Melbourne, Florida. What have you planned to offer to your guests to help them gulp down the meat? Whether the event is planned for the evening or under the shining sun, to make sure you and your guests have an experience of a lifetime, food should be complemented with refreshing cocktails.

Picture an event where you are sipping from a glass of refreshing fruity cocktail while working with skewers in an outdoor cookout. Doesn’t it feel good? Now imagine the same without the drink. I bet it will not be as pleasant as it was before. That is right, some things are just not complete without one another – just like BBQ and wine!

Wine and Melbourne, Florida
BBQ and wine is an obvious staple around the word, and Melbourne, Florida, is no different. Its residents are fueled with the energy and passion to live life to the fullest. This is the reason why the number of BBQ and Wine events held in this part of the state is increasing year by year. People are keen to participate in events related for food and wine, which according to experts, is the sign of a healthy lifestyle.

Connoisseur’s Suggested Cocktail Recipes
So, the question is, exactly what kind of drinks are paired best with smoked or barbequed food? The subject has received global attention, and after much research and experiments, food connoisseurs have come up with a list of BBQ-friendly cocktails that ensure an everlasting food experience. When food is complemented with a suitable drink, the pleasure and satisfaction that is derived actually doubles. Unfortunately, due to lack of awareness, many people fail to follow these recommendations. However, today, you will be introduced to a whole range of easy-to-make cocktails that will delight your senses.

Melbourne, Florida Special
Ice
Limejuice, 1/2
Maple syrup, 1 ounce
Whisky, 2 ounce

Sex on the Beach, Melbourne Style!
Cranberry juice, 3 ounce
Orange or Pineapple juice, 3 ounce
Peach schnapps, 1 ounce
Jack Daniel’s Vodka, 1 ounce

Exotic Bellini
Champagne
Dash of Limejuice
Maraschino liqueur
Puree from canned California Cling Peaches, 3 ounce

Amaretto Sour with a Hint of Sweetness
Amaretto, 2 ounce
Limejuice, 3/4 ounce
Maraschino Cherry, 2
Sugar, 2 tablespoon

Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen strawberries, 6 to 10 (According to preferred taste)
Limejuice ½ ounce
Rum, 2 ounce
Sugar syrup, 1 teaspoon

Tequila Sunrise
Grenadine, 3/4 ounce
Lime slice
Limejuice, ½ lime
Orange juice, 3 ounce
Tequila, 2 ounce

Gin and Tonic (Melbourne Edition)
Lime wedge (for garnish)
Plymouth Gin, 2 ounce
Splash of Limejuice
Tonic Water

Alabama Slammer
Amaretto, 1 ounce
Dash of lime juice
Sloe gin, 1 ounce
Southern Comfort, 1 ounce

Florida Pina Colada
Coconut cream, 2 ounce
Gold rum, ounce
Maraschino cherry
Pineapple juice, 4 ounce
Pineapple stick

Margarita
Coarse salt
Dash of lime juice
Gold or white tequila, 1 ounce
Orange liqueur, 1 ounce

Fire up the grill and raise your cocktail glass to happiness and togetherness!

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