9 sips that taste just like summer

What’s that sound? Ah, it’s the sounds of summer: kids jumping in the pool, hot dogs sizzling on the grill, and ice-cold cocktails being shaken to perfection.

This season, with help from Deep Eddy Vodka, we’re changing up our cocktail recipes and elevating some favorites to make sure we’re sipping on the best sips of the season. The best part? These recipes are easy to whip up.

Here’s what we’re mixing up this summer:

If you like sweet and citrusy:

Sea Breeze:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka
• 4 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• Lime Wheel

Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Deep Eddy Fuzzy Navel:

• 1 oz. Deep Eddy Orange Vodka
• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Peach Vodka
• 0.5 oz. Orange Juice
• 2 oz. Club Soda
• Orange Wedge

Combine all ingredients, stir well, and serve over ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.

If you want something as unique as Austin:

South Congress Buck:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Original Vodka
• 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• Small Handful of Fresh Basil
• Top with Ginger Beer

Combine Deep Eddy Original Vodka, lime juice, and a couple fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice for 30 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Texas Madras:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Orange Vodka
• 3 oz. Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz. Club Soda
• Fresh Mint Leaves

Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Marfa Lights:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Original Vodka
• 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• Pinch of Salt
• Grapefruit Wedge

Fill a Collins glass with ice. Add the first five ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and give a quick two-second shake to dilute and blend the salt. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a wedge of grapefruit.

If you need a boost of energy:

Espresso Rocks:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Original Vodka
• 2 oz. Espresso (or 3 oz. Cold Brew Coffee)
• 1.5 oz. Heavy Cream or Milk
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• Grated Cinnamon

In a mixing tin, combine Deep Eddy Original Vodka, espresso, heavy cream, simple syrup, and ice. Shake until well-chilled and froth is formed. Fill a mason jar with fresh ice and strain the cocktail into the jar. Top with grated cinnamon.

If you want to try something new:

Balancing Act:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka
• 2 Slices Fresh Jalapeno
• 2 Stems Fresh Rosemary
• Top with Lemonade

Combine Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, jalapeno slice, and fresh rosemary sprig into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain contents into a Collins glass over ice and top with lemonade. Garnish the cocktail with an additional jalapeno slice and rosemary sprig.

Betty Breeze:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka
• 1 oz. White Grapefruit Juice
• 2 oz. Club Soda
• 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Lime Wheel

Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Avocado Smash:

• 2 oz. Deep Eddy Lime Vodka
• 0.5 oz. Lime Juice
• 0.25 oz. Water
• ¼ Avocado/Pinch of Salt
• 3 Jalapeno Slices

Muddle jalapenos, avocado, salt, and water together in a cocktail shaker. Add Deep Eddy Lime Vodka + lime juice and shake with ice. Strain into a coupe glass rimmed with salt.

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