As the warm summer beckons, indulge in the art of crafting refreshing cocktails that capture the essence of the season's flavors and hues.
The Cancun Spritz
Ingredients
1 oz. Tequila Blanco
1 oz. Aperol
3/4 oz. Agave
3/4 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda
3 oz. Prosecco
Directions
1) Combine Tequila, Aperol, agave and lime juice into a shaker
2) Shake and strain into a wine glass with ice
3) Top with Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda and Prosecco
4) Garnish with an orange and a lime
5) Cheers and enjoy
Wonders of Summer
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Empress Gin
¾ oz. violet or lavender syrup
½ oz. lemon juice
Topper of Long Drink Traditional Citrus
Directions
1) Combine Gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker
2) Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice
3) Top with Long Drink Traditional Citrus
4) Garnish with a flower and blue sugar rim
Las Vegas native and mixologist Alexcia Simon, also known as Ms. Mix-A-Lot, began her career in creating signature cocktails a decade ago. She initially worked for Paul Mitchell when a friend contacted her to help behind the bar. She became captivated and now works at several top bars in Las Vegas as a bartender and cocktail consultant and is sponsored by premier liquor brands.