Ah, summer.
The pools are open, the mountains are prime for adventuring,, and patios all over this great state are beckoning with their promise of cold drinks, good company, and happy hours every day of the week.
The warm weather has us trading in the winter stouts and dark bourbon drinks we love in favor of lighter fare and tropical flavors that make us think of…vacation. Of beaches. Of time off from work to just enjoy the summer heat and chill with a good drink in hand.
We want drinks that make us feel like we’re sunning ourselves on a beach in Mexico without a care in the world.
We may not make it to Mexico this summer, but for this month’s cocktail recipe, we’re bringing you the next best thing: a Sonoran-inspired beverage that brings a little slice of vacation right into your home.
Brought to you by Ballmer Peak Distillery in Lakewood, Colorado, this Sonoran State of Mind cocktail is easy, approachable, and - above all - delicious. It’s a drink you can whip up in your kitchen, take out to the back patio, and sip with your swimsuit on and your feet in a kiddie pool.
It may not be Mexico, but it sure is enjoyable.
Cheers to Ballmer Peak for sending it our way, and be sure to send us some photos if you try it!
Sonoran State of Mind
by Ballmer Peak Distillery
Ingredients:
1oz cactus fruit syrup
1oz orange juice
2 dashes angostura bitters
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
Strain into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with an orange twist or dehydrated orange wedge.
*Cactus fruit syrup can be difficult to source to make at home. We recommend purchasing a pre-made syrup available at many restaurant supply stores on Amazon.
