Summer is here and there’s nothing better than sipping a cocktail on your patio while enjoying the beautiful weather. We decided to shake things up a bit and share some of our favorite jeweled themed cocktails. With names like, The Red Ruby and Fancy Yellow Heaven, you’ll want to give these drink recipes a shot. So cheers to you, and we hope you enjoy our favorite gemstone inspired Cocktails du Jewel!
Fancy Yellow Heaven
Ring by Alson Signature Collection
1 1/2 oz Good-Quality Vodka
1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
1 tsp Superfine Sugar
3/4 oz Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
Twisted Peel of Lemon
Mix vodka, orange liqueur, sugar, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice; shake well ( about 40 times to make sure the sugar is dissolved). Garnish with twisted lemon peel.
The Red Ruby
Necklace by Lauren K
1 1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
3 oz Cranberry Juice
1 Cup Ice
Cranberries
Combine vodka, orange liqueur, vermouth, cranberry juice and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses and serve. Garnish with cranberries.
The Amethyst
Ring by David Yurman
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Lavender Syrup
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Stir all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy!
Emerald City Mojito
Bracelet from the Alson Estate Collection
12 Fresh Mint Leaves Muddled, Plus a Sprig For Garnish
1/2 Lime Quartered and Squeezed
1 Tbsp Agave Nectar
2 oz White Rum
2 oz Club Soda
1 Cup Ice
Combine mint, rum, lime juice, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker. Use a cocktail muddler to gently muddle the mint. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with mint.
The White Diamond
Ring by Alson Signature Collection
Dash of Dry Vermouth (Chilled)
2 1/2 oz Vodka (Frozen)
Lemon Trist For Garnish
Chill a martini glass. Pour the dry vermouth and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Stir together and pour into glass. Twist the lemon peel over the drink, then wipe it around the rim of the glass and drop it into the drink. Serve and enjoy!
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~Photo at top of page courtesy of Roberto Coin.
