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COOL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR VINO COOL
The sun is shining, and it feels like a great time to kick up your feet and enjoy the Benicia breeze coming into your backyard. Problem is, you don’t have the stuff to make a great summer cocktail, and the white wine that would be perfect to drink is at a
Juice Ice Cubes for Cocktails!
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I don’t know about you, but I hate when a ton of ice waters down a nice cocktail. Here’s a fun way to prep cocktails ahead of time without having to chill them in the fridge.
Fresh mint to your discretion
Make a blueberry syrup. Simply take frozen or fresh blueberries, add water and granulated sugar to a small pot and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Make sure to crush the berries to help bring out more of the flavors. After 10 minutes, or until reduced (not watery) let the syrup cool off of the heat. While cooling, add a few leaves of fresh basil to the pot and stir in gently. No straining needed. We want all the extra bits.
Once cool, use a large cube tray and pour the syrup into the tray. Add mint leaves to each cube. Freeze for at least
Add your rum, crush some extra mint at the bottom of your glass, add cubes and follow up with club soda. B
