If you’re celebrating Labor Day with friends and enjoying a tasty meal with some adult libations, then we are here to help. Hopefully you already saw the best pimento cheese recipe we published recently, which brings a tasty snack idea to the table. In terms of libations, here we’re sharing two simple cocktail recipes, each with only three ingredients, from two beloved restaurants in 30A: FOOW (formerly Fish Out of Water) at WaterColor, and Havana Beach Bar & Grill at The Pearl Hotel. We hope you enjoy raising a toast this Labor Day. Enjoy!
2 Simple Cocktail Recipes
Weekend Stroll
As its name implies, the Weekend Stroll is a light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for warm-weather months, making it an ideal at-home happy hour drink. It’s simple to make and can be easily modified, depending on your preference (for example, for a little more kick, add 1.5 oz. of Tito’s to the shaker, along with the St. Germain and grapefruit juice). This tastes so very Florida!
The Weekend Stroll cocktail recipe comes from FOOW, the amazing dining option at WaterColor. Image: Courtesy of St. Joe Hospitality
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Weekend Stroll
Ingredients
- 1 oz. St. Germain
- 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 oz. La Marca Prosecco
- Optional: Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the St. Germain and fresh grapefruit juice into a shaker with ice
- Shake vigorously
- Using a strainer, strain the shaken ingredients into a coupe glass
- Top with the Prosecco
- For a little bit of extra flair, garnish with a lemon twist
- Sip and enjoy!
Ward Eight
The Ward Eight is a classic cocktail that has withstood the test of time, dating back to the Pre-Prohibition Era. This refreshing yet simple-to-make cocktail is a great way to elevate your stay-at-home happy hours. We especially like how its simplicity allows for the flavors of the rye whiskey to delightfully carry through to your taste buds.
The Ward Eight is both simple and pretty. This recipe comes from the Havana Beach Bar & Grill at The Pearl Hotel. Image: Courtesy of St. Joe Hospitality
Ward Eight
Ingredients
- 2 oz. rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp. of grenadine or cherry juice
- Optional: 0.5 oz. of orange juice for added sweetness
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice
- Shake vigorously for 25 seconds
- Using a strainer, strain the shaken ingredients into a glass
- Garnish with your choice of cherries, orange peel or both
- Sip and enjoy!
Enjoy your Labor Day, friends. And remember to drink responsibly!
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