The Porch Swing

Sadly, summer is nearing its end, so we'll have to post a few final "summery" signature cocktail recipes before moving on to ciders and other fall specialties.

Porch Swing

Source: Smittenkitchen.com

 

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces of gin

1.5 ounces of Pimm's No. 1 liqueur

4 ounces of homemade lemonade (recipe below)

7-Up

10 paper-thin half moon slices of cucumber

 

Directions:

Pour gin, lemonade, and Pimm's into a tall Collins glass, then add a few ice cubes and a splash of 7-Up. Top with cucumber slices.

 

Lemonade Ingredients: 

1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 part simple syrup (To make your own, simmer one part water with one part sugar until sugar has dissolved and then let it cool.)

2 parts water

 

 

Optional Final Step:

Enjoy your cocktails and these last few weeks of warm weather outside!