Colorado is absolutely 🤌. But let's face it. It's freaking dry. Hydration is key, especially when enjoying cocktails. While drinking alcohol can dehydrate the body, you can make certain adjustments to create more hydrating options. Here are a few ideas for hydrating cocktails so you can lay off the lotion and chapstick a bit:
Cucumber Mint Cooler
Ingredients
2 oz (60 ml) Red Rocks Vodka
4-5 Mint Leaves
A Few Chunks of Cucumber
1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Agave Syrup (optional)
Soda Water
Directions
In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves and cucumber with lime juice and agave syrup.
Add the Red Rocks Vodka and ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.
Watermelon Mojito
Ingredients
2 oz (60ml) Red Rocks Vodka
1 cup Fresh Watermelon
6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Agave Syrup (optional)
Soda Water
Directions
In a blender, puree the watermelon and Red Rocks Vodka until smooth.
In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and agave syrup.
Add ice and the watermelon Vodka puree to the glass.
Stir well and top with soda water.
Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint sprig if you're fancy.
Coconut Lime Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz (60 ml) Red Rocks Vodka
2 oz (60 ml) Coconut Water
1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Agave Syrup (optional)
Soda Water
Directions
In a glass, combine Red Rocks Vodka, coconut water, lime juice, and agave syrup.
Stir well to mix.
Add ice and top with soda water.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Eclectic Electric
Ingredients
2 oz (60 ml) Red Rocks Vodka
1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Orange Juice
Pinch of Sea Salt
Gatorade of Choice or Something Similar
Directions
In a shaker, combine Red Rocks Vodka, ice, lime juice, orange juice, and sea salt.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with gatorade.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Ahhhhh. Refreshing and easy cocktails perfect for a hot sunny day. Remember to drink water alongside these cocktails to keep rocking' at maximum enjoyment. NO one likes a drunk with dry skin so drink responsibly!
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