Treat your guests to these summer cocktails
You've sent out the invites and have vowed to eschew paper plates for washable ones. You've bought several pounds of grain fed, pasture raised beef and organic fruit salad. Your summer bash is bound to be a hit but have you thought about the drinks? What your guests imbibe is just as important as what they have on their plates. Here are a few tips to help you through:
- Josh wrote about a collection of environmentally friendly beers in his Operation Greenbrew. Within these posts there are several ideas for beer purchases like Wolaver's, Butte Creek Brewing, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.. Remember that you don't have to deal with recycling all of those bottles if you order a reusable keg.
- Summer brunch parties are well paired with mimosas. A good organic champagne is Serge Faust. Mix that will a little orange juice and you've got yourself a sparkly morning cocktail (pace yourself).
- Another drink that you can get away with imbibing before noon is the Bloody Mary (especially if you are recovering from last night's excess). Planet Green offers up a great organic Bloody Mary recipe using Square One vodka.
- When it comes to playing bartender, don't neglect your mixes. Plenty of organic options can be found at Nature's Flavors including grenadine. This resource is something to keep in mind when whipping up non-alcoholic drinks for you guests. For recipes without the booze, check out Hints and Things.
- Rose Geranium Sangria will cool your guests off well into the evening. Organic Authority recommends Silver Mountain Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir for the wine.
- One last tip is about bottled water. We all know it's wasteful so if you are having a party with access to a water line, fill a couple of pitchers with ice water for your guests. This is a better option than keeping coolers full of plastic bottles. It's classier looking and cheaper too!
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