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š Mixologist Master ā Shade & Sip Edition
Because sunglasses and cocktails are both better in the sun.

Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings
š What's in Your Glass This Week...
Itās National Sunglasses Day (June 27), and weāre raising a glass to the bright days ahead. Whether you're poolside, patio-bound, or porch-lounging, these cocktails are made to shine, just like your shades.
āļø 3 bold, photo-ready cocktails
āļø 1 refreshing, summery mocktail
āļø A guide to hosting your own āSunglasses & Sipsā gathering
āļø Trivia & a quote to keep the vibes cool
Letās drink in the sunshine. š¶ļøš¹
Trivia Questionā
Why do we really celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27th?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

šø Drink of the Week: Tequila Sunrise
Bright, citrusy, and sunset-pretty.
Letās face it - if thereās a cocktail that looks like a sunset and tastes like a vacation, itās the Tequila Sunrise. But this week, weāre bringing it out not just for the flavor, but for the attitude.
With National Sunglasses Day rolling in, we wanted a drink that embodied sunshine, shade, and total summer energy. The Tequila Sunrise nails the brief: itās bold, itās bright, and letās be honest - itās the kind of drink you imagine being handed at a beach bar by someone wearing aviators and a with a killer playlist spinning in the background.
Plus, its origins are as colorful as its layers. Born in 1970s California and made famous by rockstars (The Rolling Stones loved it so much they named a tour after it), itās a drink with serious swagger. And the best part? Itās drop-dead gorgeous without any fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients.
So this week, throw on your boldest sunglasses, pour yourself a Tequila Sunrise, and channel that same effortlessly cool energy.
š Strawberry Lemonade Cooler
Sweet, tart, and ideal for sipping in the shade.
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz strawberry purƩe
Club soda to top
Garnish: lemon wheel + fresh strawberry
Directions:
Shake vodka, lemon juice, and strawberry purƩe with ice.
Strain into a glass over ice.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish and enjoy!
š„ Mango Mint Mojito (with a twist)
Fresh mint + juicy mango = your new summer crush.
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
1 oz lime juice
1 oz mango purƩe
0.5 oz simple syrup
6 mint leaves
Club soda to top
Garnish: mint sprig + mango wedge
Directions:
Muddle mint and simple syrup in a shaker.
Add rum, lime juice, mango purƩe, and ice.
Shake and strain over ice.
Top with soda water, garnish, and serve.
š§ Mocktail Moment: Cucumber Lime Spritzer
Light, refreshing, and cool as a cucumber.
Ingredients:
1 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
3 cucumber slices
Sparkling water to top
Garnish: cucumber ribbon + lime wheel
Directions:
Muddle cucumber with lime juice and syrup.
Shake with ice and strain into a glass over ice.
Top with sparkling water and garnish.
Host a āSunglasses & Sipsā Gathering

Keep it laid-back, stylish, and totally sip-worthy:
Keep drinks cool: This Portable Patio Party Bar Drink Cooler Cart, ($109 on amazon) is a summertime MVP.
Set the vibe: These Stylish Sunglasses Bundles are fun, inexpensive, and perfect for party pics. (Neon Party Sunglasses, 28 Pack only $21.98 on amazon)
Encourage everyone to wear shades - even better if theyāre ridiculous.
Make it golden hour ready with low chairs, a vinyl playlist, and a self-serve drink station.
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
š” Answer to Trivia Question:
National Sunglasses Day raises awareness about UV protection and reminds us that sunglasses arenāt just stylish - theyāre essential.
š Closing Time
Cool cocktails, cooler shades, and good vibes only. Whether youāre sipping a Tequila Sunrise or hosting a āSunglasses & Sipsā sunset soirĆ©e, this weekās about making the most of the bright side.
Cheers to living (and drinking) in the light.
Andrea
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