Cocktails and Mocktails and Poptails—Oh my!
It's all about drinks this July, and we have a little something for any get-together to bump up your bartending skills: pre-mixed bottled cocktails for those in high spirits, and delicious mocktails for an afternoon in the sun. Get out your picnic baskets, sun hats, and sipping glasses—it’s time to entertain summer style. Drinks are on us!
Cocktail | by Matt Grippo

With water, fresh fruits and herbs and a touch of spirits, these cocktails can be made in advance for easy serving—perfect for entertaining during warm summer nights. With names like Eyebrow Raise”and Crowd Pleaser, these are drinks designed to impress & refresh. Remember to grab your bottles!
Cocktail | by Coco Morante

Instead of soda, this spritzer combines any favorite Sauvignon Blanc with fresh ginger and pineapple juice. It's not as sweet as its traditional counterparts and oh-so-tasty! This recipe is made for a party of up to 16, but you can savor a little extra for yourself—we won't tell. Try it today!
NEWSLETTER SPONSOR

Summer just got sweeter! Enjoy a spirited spin on a childhood favorite this summer with Hotel Valencia Santana Row. Signature poptail programming kicks off this summer season with a menu of localized treats that combine popsicles and premium spirits along with special overnight packages.

Poptails with a Purpose enhances the annual offering with a portion of poptail sales benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley. It's more fun than you can shake a stick at! 
Mocktail | by Coco Morante

"After a long day, a refreshingly tart agua fresca is a great way to cool off."

This recipe can be served as is, or as a base for a variety of drinks. We're keeping some of this floral concentrate on hand all season long! Prepare your pitchers for an instant summer hit—it's time to feel fresca!
The All-Time Delight | by Bambi Edlund

There’s nothing that beats the classic lemonade—the most iconic yet endlessly customizable drink out there. Fresh from the pages of our Summer Refresher magazine, there is now an online version of the recipe here!

Do you already have your lemonade recipe down? Why not try experimenting with some new flavors this July? Give your overripe farmers market produce a second chance by mixing-and-matching fruits and herbs. Strawberry? Watermelon? Rosemary? There are few flavors that don’t play nice with lemon!
Looking for something to read while you sip on the patio? Complete your summer afternoon relaxation with a copy of our Summer Refresher print magazine in hand.

There’s still time to subscribe to get a copy delivered directly to you, or stop by one of our fresh & local advertising partner locations to pick up a patron copy.
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