10 Toast-Worthy Cold Drinks from Our Latest #f52contest

From our latest #f52contest: drinks so refreshing we want to dive right in.

Congrats to the winner of this #f52contest, who shook up this Cucumber, Ginger Beer, & Sake Spritzer!

 

Rachel's cucumber ginger beer & sake. It's like a Japanese wine spritzer! @rgbsoda you really improved this mediocre sake!

A photo posted by aubrey jenkins (@drumbeets) on Jul 13, 2015 at 5:22pm PDT

 

Not drinking whey yet? Try it in a rum-spiked lemonade:

 

We're all busy here in Providence, RI, prepping for the #americancheesesociety Festival of Cheese this evening. All hands on deck and off the phone! But one of these Wheymonade Rum Drinks would be really nice about now... This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings 1 quart cheesemaking/yogurt whey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons Orange Blossom Honey 3 to 6oz rum (depending on how boozy you like it) Thinly sliced lemon for garnish Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Who knew drinking rum could be so delicious and nutritious? #Whey is filled with proteins, minerals, and probiotics. #f52grams

A photo posted by Cheese Grotto (@cheesegrotto) on Aug 1, 2015 at 10:55am PDT

 

The French 75 gets a summery twist with the addition of fresh peach and thyme:

 

The sun came out!! Whoo Hoo! That can only mean one thing! Peach '75's'! I was lucky enough to get a bottle of Bertha's Revenge Gin from @ballyvolanehouse, mixed with thyme, peach nectar, lemon and a splash of Cava, recipe from @kathycaseychef . Amaze balls is all I can say @mckennas_guides @theatreoffood #f52contest #howilivesummer #honestcocktails #thekitchn #huffpost #berthasrevenge

A photo posted by Diva Boutique Bakery and Cafe (@divabakes) on Aug 6, 2015 at 11:44am PDT

 

Try a speedy take on the mojito with white rum, mint soda, and lots of fresh lime juice:

 

The Faux-jito... for those days you need a cocktail, like, right this second, hurry up already, I'm thirsty. White rum, mint soda, and fresh squeezed lime. @mintasoda @bacardiusa

A photo posted by Alexa Z (@zlexapexa) on Aug 5, 2015 at 7:10pm PDT

 

Shake together honey, ginger simple syrup, lemon, and bourbon and garnish with a fresh lavender sprig:

 

This evening I made the Coal Miner's Daughter from @liquordotcom, and it is stunning. Shake 1 1/2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, 3/4 oz. honey and 1 tsp ginger simple syrup with ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass with one large ice cube and garnish with sprig of lavender. #f52contest #knobcreek

A photo posted by @garnish_girl on Aug 6, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

 

Muddle fresh strawberries into a mint julep and top with cardamom bitters and fresh lime juice:

 

Number one way to use up excess summer strawberries: cocktails.

 

Few things prettier (or more refreshing) than a sweet-tart Haymaker:

 

I could use one of these right now @orchard_nyc

 

What's your best summer drink? Tell us in the comments!

From our latest #f52contest: drinks so refreshing we want to dive right in.

Congrats to the winner of this #f52contest, who shook up this Cucumber, Ginger Beer, & Sake Spritzer!

 

Rachel's cucumber ginger beer & sake. It's like a Japanese wine spritzer! @rgbsoda you really improved this mediocre sake!

A photo posted by aubrey jenkins (@drumbeets) on Jul 13, 2015 at 5:22pm PDT

 

Not drinking whey yet? Try it in a rum-spiked lemonade:

 

We're all busy here in Providence, RI, prepping for the #americancheesesociety Festival of Cheese this evening. All hands on deck and off the phone! But one of these Wheymonade Rum Drinks would be really nice about now... This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings 1 quart cheesemaking/yogurt whey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons Orange Blossom Honey 3 to 6oz rum (depending on how boozy you like it) Thinly sliced lemon for garnish Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Who knew drinking rum could be so delicious and nutritious? #Whey is filled with proteins, minerals, and probiotics. #f52grams

A photo posted by Cheese Grotto (@cheesegrotto) on Aug 1, 2015 at 10:55am PDT

 

The French 75 gets a summery twist with the addition of fresh peach and thyme:

 

The sun came out!! Whoo Hoo! That can only mean one thing! Peach '75's'! I was lucky enough to get a bottle of Bertha's Revenge Gin from @ballyvolanehouse, mixed with thyme, peach nectar, lemon and a splash of Cava, recipe from @kathycaseychef . Amaze balls is all I can say @mckennas_guides @theatreoffood #f52contest #howilivesummer #honestcocktails #thekitchn #huffpost #berthasrevenge

A photo posted by Diva Boutique Bakery and Cafe (@divabakes) on Aug 6, 2015 at 11:44am PDT

 

Try a speedy take on the mojito with white rum, mint soda, and lots of fresh lime juice:

 

The Faux-jito... for those days you need a cocktail, like, right this second, hurry up already, I'm thirsty. White rum, mint soda, and fresh squeezed lime. @mintasoda @bacardiusa

A photo posted by Alexa Z (@zlexapexa) on Aug 5, 2015 at 7:10pm PDT

 

Shake together honey, ginger simple syrup, lemon, and bourbon and garnish with a fresh lavender sprig:

 

This evening I made the Coal Miner's Daughter from @liquordotcom, and it is stunning. Shake 1 1/2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, 3/4 oz. honey and 1 tsp ginger simple syrup with ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass with one large ice cube and garnish with sprig of lavender. #f52contest #knobcreek

A photo posted by @garnish_girl on Aug 6, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

 

Muddle fresh strawberries into a mint julep and top with cardamom bitters and fresh lime juice:

 

Number one way to use up excess summer strawberries: cocktails.

 

Few things prettier (or more refreshing) than a sweet-tart Haymaker:

 

I could use one of these right now @orchard_nyc

 

What's your best summer drink? Tell us in the comments!