This Sparkling Chambord Cocktail is a good choice if you are looking for a light alcoholic refreshment. It is delicious in the summer months.

Chambord is a Black raspberry liqueur made in the Loire Valley in France.

Chambord is made from raspberries, infused with French spirits, and distilled with Madagascar vanilla, cognac, and various herbs. It is popular in Italy and France, especially during the summer months.

Chambord has a sweet, thick texture. Most people enjoy it best when it is mixed with a nonalcoholic mixer or spirit. The flavor of Chambord is an intense sweet black raspberry flavor with a hint of tartness.

Sparkling Chambord Cocktail Recipe
Adapted from Homemade Food Junkie
Yields one cocktail

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The Old Ironside cocktail, named after an historic Naval ship, is perfect for celebrating the July 4th Holiday weekend. Sweet pineapple juice, spiced rum, and a splash of fresh lime juice balance the flavors perfectly.

About Old Ironside
The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.

Launched in 1797, she was one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794. Constitution is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships.

Old Ironside Cocktail Recipe
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If you are looking for a refreshing cocktail to celebrate the 4th, we have an aptly named and refreshing suggestion. The Liber Tea is basically a boozy, herbal Arnold Palmer. The spirit of choice is bourbon and crushed basil lends botanical notes.

A pitcher of Liber Tea is perfect for summer outdoor gatherings. And, you can mix up the flavors by substituting rum, vodka, or even Tequila. The base of tea, lemonade, and honey goes well with any spirit.

Liber Tea Cocktail Recipe
Adapted from Liquor.com
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The Classic Shandy is the perfect hot weather drink whether you are sipping it poolside or enjoying it after work on a hot day. When it comes to beer cocktails,  the Shandy is one of our favorites! It is low in alcohol—so it is more hydrating. And, it is easy to make at home.

The shandy started as a 19th-century beverage called the Shandygaff which combined beer and ginger ale. A few decades later, the beer and lemonade combination was created in Germany. And, there have been many variations since.

Pale ale, wheat beer, or a light lager work best when making a shandy. Dark beers or stouts are not recommended. In a shandy, beer is combined in a 50/50 ratio with a non-alcoholic lemonade. You can use non-alcoholic beer to create alcohol-free shandies.

Classic Shandy Recipe
Yields 4 cocktails

There is some flexibility with the recipe for a Shandy. In this version, we make a strong lemonade that includes lemon zest and mint. But, if you are in a hurry, substitute the homemade lemonade for a good Italian lemon soda. Read more…