Easy Cocktail Recipes: 16 Refreshing Drinks To Close Out The Summer

Easy Cocktail Recipes: 16 Refreshing Drinks To Close Out The Summer

It seems like everyone I know could use a drink right now. Whether they're raising a glass to the last days of summer or bracing themselves for what could be a rough fall, a well-made cocktail has felt like a necessity for the past year. Besides, if you're working from home, who would even know if you're day drinking? So if the delta variant makes you want a shot of something that's not a vaccine, here are some easy recipes for stirring up your cocktail game. "My favorite thing about aperitivo culture is that it's meant to be relaxed. It's an occasion to hang out with friends, snack on little bites, and share a drink that reflects the moment. And an Italicus Spritz ticks that box perfectly. It's bright and complex, yet totally familiar in taste. Everyone has experienced bergamot even if they haven't realized it—in Earl Grey tea, a bath bomb, even perfume. When I make a spritz, I don't measure. I eyeball a 2:1 ratio of Prosecco and Italicus, give it a mix, and taste to see if I want to adjust it. Top it off with a green olive (that's the snack component) and I'm set. You