My Favorite Summer Sip by Wendie Barragan

My Favorite Summer Sip

by Wendie Barragan

The long summer days and cool summer nights are just around the corner. My favorite part of the summer season is the summer vacation. My kids play all day and enjoy a break from the daily hustle to and from school. During the school year, I make sure that they have all they need: lunches, outfits, and supplies. But mama needs a break! During the summer vacation, I let go of the daily rush and fully enjoy my break from organizing and packing lunches. Our days are filled with bike rides, water balloon fights and hours lounging at the pool.

This year, things look a little different and parties will not be organized. However, virtual Zoom parties are a big hit right now! While we social distance, we have hosted game nights and couples date night. We sit on the couch or at the dinner table and set up our phones, but a party is not complete without a margarita or cocktail in hand. I put on my Pinterest search hat to find some yummy drinks and found this great wine-based cocktail; so refreshing and easy to make!

White Wine Mojito

ABOUT

A fragrant and minty white wine mojito. Delicious and super easy to make!

SERVING

1 Glass

» 2 ounces of white wine ( Moscato, pinot grigio, Riesling )

» 2 ounces of sparling limeade

» ½ lime, juiced.

» ½ ounce of honey simple syrup.

» 2 sprigs of fresh mint

» Tiny dash of sugar.

» 2 sprigs of fresh mint (garnish)

DIRECTIONS

1. Chill the wine and lemonade. Once chilled, pour the servings in cocktail or highball glass with ice. Add the juiced lime to the wine and lemonade and add the dash of sugar (optional). Stir.

2. Mince the fresh mint.

3. Add the minced fresh mint and garnish the rime with a sliced rime and sip!

Wendie Barragan for ELLA Inspires Magazine

Photo: Sal Barragan

Wendie Barragan is a self proclaimed taco connoisseur and mother of two who loves the outdoors and wine tasting. @Wendie_in_Dallas.