A Crispin Spring

With weather approaching 80 degrees (in March no less), our thoughts skipped past spring and right to summer. Bring on the shorts, the flip flops, the dining al fresco, and of course, the perfect summer drink! We're thinking after yesterday, you might be a little beer'ed out and ready for something lighter, something crisper, and something very refreshing, of course.

Cider is a fabulous choice, and around here, we're pretty partial to Crispin Cider! We're pretty sure the following concoctions will have you kicking up your heels and beating the heat in style.

The Ginger Crisp

Ingredients

3 oz. Gin

Crispin Brut

2 "chunks" crystallized ginger

Ice

Lemon

Method

Muddle crystallized ginger with a splash of Crispin Brut cider in a highball glass. Add ice and gin; stir. Pour Crispin Brut cider over ice to fill glass. Garnish with twist of lemon.

Lemon Crisp (Serves: 10)

Ingredients

12 oz frozen lemonade

2 Crispin Original

6 oz Vodka

12 oz Lemon Lime soda

Ice

Method

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir until mixed thoroughly. Add ice to chill. Dust Martini Glass rim with salt and shred one mint leaf and place into Martini glass. Pour chilled Lemon Crisp mixture into the Martini glass and serve.

Crispin Cherry Spray

Ingredients

1 shot cherry liqueur

2 shots Crispin brut

2 shots Ocean Spray White Cranberry Peach

Splash of Rose's Lime

Method

Shake lightly pour over ice and serve with maraschino cherry and slice of lime.

Crisp Cubana

Ingredients

15ml Bacardi White Rum

30ml Pineapple juice

Crispin Brut

Method

Poured over muddled lime, pineapple and mint.Top with Crispin Brut Cider in a tall glass. Garnish with mint sprig.

If none of the above suit your fancy, be sure to check Crispin's Mixology page for a plethora of additional drinks for every taste and occasion. 

Happy Cider...oops, I mean Happy (early) Summer!