Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings

• Summer Solstice Vibes

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - Golden Paloma

• Mocktail Moment: Raspberry Citrus Refresher

• How to Host a Solstice Sip Party

☀️ Summer Solstice Vibes

The Summer Solstice is upon us - the official start of summer, the longest day of sunlight, and a reminder to slow down, soak it in, and maybe sip something golden.

This week, we’re helping you harness the sun’s energy (figuratively... and with solar string lights). Here’s what’s in your glass and on your patio:

✔️ 3 radiant cocktails inspired by sunshine
✔️ A mocktail that’s basically a sunset in a glass
✔️ Party-perfect tips for hosting a Summer Solstice soirée
✔️ A little solstice trivia & a quote to match the mood

Whether you’re basking in a backyard glow-up or catching golden hour from your balcony, we’ve got your drink plan.

Trivia Question❓

What causes the Summer Solstice to be the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Drink of the Week: Golden Paloma

Bright, citrusy, and stunningly sippable.

🌞 Why we love it: The honey adds a golden touch that shines in the sun—perfect for the solstice.

🍍 Pineapple Sunshine Spritz

Tropical, bubbly, and bright as the midday sun.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka

• 2 oz pineapple juice

• 0.5 oz lemon juice

• Top with prosecco

• Garnish: pineapple wedge or edible flower

Directions:

1. Add vodka, pineapple juice, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake and strain into a wine glass over ice.

3. Top with chilled prosecco.

4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or flower.

🌿 Elderflower Daydream

Delicate, floral, and garden-party approved.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin

• 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur

• 1 oz cucumber juice

• 0.5 oz lime juice

• Garnish: cucumber ribbon + fresh mint

Directions:

1. Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumber juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass or over ice.

3. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and mint.

🍊 Mocktail Moment: Raspberry Citrus Refresher

Zero booze. 100% summer vibes.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz raspberry purée

• 1 oz orange juice

• 0.5 oz lemon juice

• Sparkling water to top

• Garnish: fresh raspberries and mint sprig

Directions:

1. Add raspberry purée, orange juice, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.

3. Top with sparkling water.

4. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

🌿 How to Host a Solstice Sip Party

Hosting friends to toast the sun? Here’s how to bring the glow:

1. Serve drinks in a stylish dispenser
   This STANLEY Adventure 2 Gallon Insulated Beverage Cooler with Easy Pour Spigot keeps cocktails cool and classy ($55 on Amazon)

2. Add outdoor ambiance with solar string lights
   Try Brightech’s Ambience Pro Solar Lights ($40 on Amazon) - 48ft, Edison blubs, shatterproof, weatherproof, ambient, and energy-saving.

3. Time your party with the sunset
   The sun sets around 8:30 PM (depending on where you are). Cheers at golden hour = magic.

4. Create a “Sun Salutation” station
   Offer guests a quick gratitude or intention card to fill out with their first sip.