Today officially marks the 1st day of Summer! We have 4 Summer Sippers recipes that will refresh any poolside get together!

The Cucumber Gin Cooler
8 oz gin (like Hendrick’s, which has a slight cucumber flavor)
8 tbs fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1/2 cup thinly sliced Persian or Kirby cucumber, scrubbed but not peeled
Tonic water
Lime wedges, for garnish

Watermelon Sangria
1 bottle dry white wine
¾ cup watermelon schnapps
½ cup white cranberry juice
2 cups freshly scooped watermelon balls
2 limes, cut into half-wheels

Pink Tequila
6 cups chopped watermelon
1 pint strawberries
6 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon agave nectar
10 oz white tequila (or to taste)

4th of July Punch
4 cups cranberry juice
1 1/2 liters of vodka
4 cups pineapple juice
2 liters ginger ale
blueberries to garnish