You recycle, drive a hybrid car or truck, have a compost bin in your back yard (and kitchen!), only buy organic, and have even attempted biking to work. Congrats, my friend-you’re doing your part to care for Planet Earth! Al Gore and Ed Begley, Jr. would be so proud.
This Earth Day, celebrate your eco-friendly lifestyle by sipping one of these human-powered cocktails (aka, no blenders allowed!) out of those vintage glasses you found on Etsy.
Check out our environmentally-inspired cocktails as a way to celebrate the planet. By clearing your calendar, turning off that iPad, and spending the evening at home or walking to your favorite bar, you can save fossil fuels, reduce pollution, and help to celebrate the spirit of Earth Day-which may actually be the next great cocktail holiday!
Azzurre Cucumber Blossom Punch
• 1.5 oz Azzurre Vodka
• .5 oz St. Germain
• 2 oz organic cucumber, peeled and sliced
• .5 oz fresh lemon juice
• Dry lemon soda (or seltzer)
• Garnish: Mint, cucumber slices and lemon peel
• Glass: Highball
In a shaker, muddle the cucumber. Add the lemon juice, vodka, syrup, and fill with ice. Shake, strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with lemon soda. Garnish with mint, cucumber slices and lemon peel.
• 2 oz Azzurre Gin
• 1 oz fresh lime Juice
• 1 oz brewed green tea
• ¾ oz Agave Nectar
• Small bunch of mint leaves
• Crushed Ice on Top
• Garnish: Mint Sprig
In a rocks glass, combine all ingredients, muddle. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
• 1.5 oz Azzurre Vodka
• .5 oz orange liqueur
• 1/2 a large kiwi, peeled
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• .5 oz simple syrup
• .5 cup ice
• ginger beer
Combine the vodka, simple syrup, orange liqueur, kiwi, and lime juice in a shaker, muddle well. Double strain into a tall glass; fill with crushed ice. Top with a splash of ginger beer, stir. Garnish with a slice of kiwi or a lime.