Stay cool in the heat with these refreshing cocktails and beverages
By Kamala Kirk
(All photos courtesy)
• With a name that means “wildflowers,” Fleurs de Prairie is a delicate and light-bodied rosé that has flavors of red fruit and lemon, perfect to complement charcuterie and light bites. $20, fleursdeprairie.com
• Celebrate summer’s simple pleasures with Boochcraft Peach Ice Tea Hard Kombucha, which offers a refreshing twist on a summer classic filled with peaches, white tea herbal notes and a tropical guava twist. The plant-based hard kombucha is crafted with fresh-pressed organic fruit based on seasonality, always using natural ingredients and live cultures. $15.99 for a 6-pack, boochcraft.com
• Fun, delicious and convenient, Golden Rule Destination Cocktails are ready to go wherever you’re headed. Available in Margarita Original and Old Fashioned, the bar-strength cocktails in a can be sipped, savored and enjoyed wherever the day or night takes you. $19.99 for a 4-pack, goldenrulespirits.com
• Gray Whale Gin is made with six sustainably sourced botanicals including juniper, kombu, almonds, lime, fir and mint from along the 12,000-mile path of the California gray whale. The resulting flavor is a singular profile that is bold and mixable, a consciously crafted addition to any cocktail. A portion of all sales benefits Oceana and ocean conservation. $40, graywhalegin.com
• Clean and fresh with just a touch of sweetness and notes of wild berry, Josh Cellars Prosecco Rosé pairs well with weekend brunch and the flavors of summer. $14.99, joshcellars.com
• With refreshing lemon zing and a splash of bubbles, Roseade is a fun, fizzy rosé lemonade spritzer all the way from Australia. The cans add a pop of pink to the cooler and are perfect for picnics, poolside afternoons, and backyard garden parties. $15 per 4-pack, roseadeusa.com
• Expertly designed to be shared with friends, Knox & Dobson’s new collection of premium ready-to-drink cocktails feature the highest-quality ingredients, are best served chilled or over ice, and each cocktail contains two servings. Available in a gin martini, classic Old Fashioned, Improved Whiskey Cocktail with Maraska Maraschino Liqueur, and Rye Manhattan. $15 each, $70 for the set; knoxanddobson.com
• Woodbridge Wines’ latest innovation, Sparkling Infusions, blend sparkling wine with slight fruit flavors. With an ABV of 11.5%, they can be enjoyed for any occasion and time of day, from a unique brunch cocktail to a post-dinner libation. Available in Sweet Peach, Black Raspberry, and Strawberry & Kiwi. $10 to $11.99 each, woodbridgewines.com
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