8 Labor Day-Inspired Cocktails to Mark The End of Summer

The end of summer doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Labor Day is around the corner and since this holiday honors the American Labor Movement we figured we’d put our readers to work. Here are seven Labor Day inspired cocktails for you to learn by September 3rd.

CITRUS POMEGRANATE PROSECCO PUNCH

Ingredients:

• ½ part orange juice
• ½ part pink grapefruit juice
• ¼ part pomegranate juice
• 1 part Ruffino Prosecco, well chilled
• Slices of assorted citrus and pomegranate seeds, to garnish
  

Method: In a large pitcher or punch bowl with plenty of ice combine the fruit juices. Pour the Ruffino Prosecco over top. Garnish generously with sliced citrus and pomegranate seeds. TIPS: For best flavour use freshly pressed juices as available. Ruffino Sparkling Rosé is a great choice for this recipe too.

EASE UP

Ingredients:

• 4½ parts Ruffino Sparkling Rosé
• ¾ parts cucumber syrup
• Watermelon cube
• Thinly sliced cucumber

Method: Muddle cucumber with water and allow to sit overnight. Strain the water and then combine the liquid with equal parts sugar. Build in a highball glass, garnish with small watermelon cube and a cucumber slice on a skewer.

FROSECCO FIORE

Ingredients:

• 25 oz Ruffino Prosecco
• 12 oz St Germain
• 8 oz Lemon Juice
• 4 oz Vodka
• 8 oz Simple Syrup

Method: Mix all ingredients and pour into a frozen drink machine. Mix until frozen and pour in an oversized wine glass. Garnish with fresh lavender, elderflower and a lemon wheel.

NOBLE PUNCH

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Casa Noble Crystal Tequila
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• Soda water
• Dash bitters
• Pineapple wedge

Method: Place Casa Noble, lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup into shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into glass; top with soda and bitters. Garnish with pineapple wedge.

AMERICAN DREAM PUNCH

Ingredients:

• 2 parts SVEDKA Vodka
• ½ part Orange Curaçao
• ½ part simple syrup
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• Dash grenadine

Method: Combine ingredients in a pitcher and top with ice. Garnish with blackberries and mint.

BITTER PINK PEACH

Ingredients:

• 1½ parts SVEDKA Peach
• 1 part Campari
• ¾ part fresh lemon juice
• ½ part simple syrup
• 3 grapes

Method: Muddle grapes in a cocktail shaker, add remaining ingredients, and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with grapes.

KIWI MARTINI

Ingredients:

• ½ of a kiwi fruit, skinned
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• ¾ oz vodka
• 1 ½ oz Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
• ½ oz pomegranate juice

Method: In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle the kiwi in the lemon juice and simple syrup. Add remaining ingredients and shake well with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass (or over ice into a rocks glass). Garnish with a kiwi slice on rim of glass.

Servings: 1 martini

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CocktailsLabor Day