5 Summer Party Drinks To Make With Smirnoff Lemon Pop — Beyond Vodka Soda
While the clear, neutral flavours of 30 ml good quality vodka blend suitably with about 60 ml of lemon pop or any other citrusy soda, there are other cocktail combinations out there too, which can make use of this citrusy mixer to craft drinks during summer weather.
Undoubtedly, the crisp textures and citrusy tang of a mixer such as the Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lime drink of choice introduces thoroughly fresh and zingy notes into cocktails. Yet, what is more interesting is that with the infusion of certain other flavour accents and of spirits apart from vodka, it is actually possible to craft creative, cool drinks on a warm summer day.
With its bright, citrusy effervescence, lemon pop brings to the drink a vibrant note that builds nuance and textural flair, lending these seemingly straightforward cocktails an elegant structural tonality.
Read on below to know more about some of these airy, fizzy drinks that can be concocted using the lemon pop mixer as summer special drinks at your house party:
Lemon Pop Mojito Twist
To prepare this drink, muddle 7-8 fresh mint leaves with a tablespoon of simple syrup and lime juice each. Add to this around 30 ml good quality white rum before topping the drink off with 45 ml Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lemon drink of choice. A light and quick drink to prepare, not only is this a bright and zingy option for a summer gathering but what’s more it can also be blended as a batch cocktail when you are hosting lots of guests. Build this mojito twist on crushed ice so it can become an interesting cooler at a summer gathering.
Citrus Sangria Spritz
What’s intriguing about the Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lemon drink that you choose for blending summer cocktails, is their versatility. The citrus flavours and light tang of this mixer enables it to integrate smoothly with different spirits and flavour accents. The sangria spritz complete with 25 ml of white wine, an orange slice, a teaspoon of finely chopped apple and 5 ml of triple sec is one such blend. It combines bright fruity flavours with the grapey effect of white wine that is finished off with the acidity coming from 45 ml bubbly lemon pop added to the cocktail.
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Spiced Shikanji Cooler
Shikanji is prepared widely during summers as a cool drink amidst rising temperatures. Put a cocktail twist on this sherbet by introducing 30 ml gin into the blend. Top this off with 60 ml Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lemon drink of choice to prepare a showstopper cocktail garnished with a sprinkling of cumin powder. The tang of the lemon mixer and the earthiness of the garnish come together in a thoroughly fresh combination that resembles the textures of the famed street-side goli soda-like coolers.
Tropical Lemon Pop Punch
Warm climes in the tropics are the time to prepare drinks which feature fruity notes of the seasonal produce that is available during this period. Think pineapple juice, a splash of coconut water and 2–3 drops of bitters all added to 30 ml dark rum, finished off with 45 ml Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lemon drink of choice. This combination would make for a zingy, citrusy drink befitting a summer party hosted at home.
Lemon Pop And Gin Iced Tea Fizz
Put a citrusy touch on 25 ml freshly brewed iced tea – that is infused with 30 ml gin to prepare an earthy, fragrant drink – with 45 ml Smirnoff Lemon Pop or any other sparkling lemon drink of choice. The cocktail will not only acquire a fizzy texture but also carry a layered flavour depth which comes from the interaction between the zingy lemon soda and the earthy, slightly umami notes of a well-brewed black tea. This sweet, tangy drink has all the makings of becoming the cocktail highlight of a summertime house party.
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