Summer and libations – it doesn’t get any better than that! It’s time for celebrations and parties – these two great brands are ideal for any social occasion: Sauza and EFFEN Vodka.

The #1 cocktail in the U.S. is the margarita and Sauza wants to support the popular cocktail demand with their latest innovation – Sauza Sparkling Margarita.

Sauza Sparkling Margarita was just introduced in time for summer. It’s a ready-to-serve drink that will keep you from playing bartender all evening long. Simply chill, pour and add a fun straw or two!

Available in three delicious flavors, Sauza Sparkling Margarita comes in Wild Berry, Original Lime and Mango Peach. It’s terrific for any occasion, no matter if you’re at home or on-the-go.

EFFEN Vodka has all the right recipes to ensure your next party is the one everyone talks about the following Monday at work. Drink recipes feature refreshing EFFEN Cucumber Vodka as well as the light and sweet taste of EFFEN Black Cherry. Each choice offers a little something for every palette.

Try these delicious, cocktail recipes from EFFEN Vodka:

EFFEN® Summer Storm
1 1/2 parts EFFEN® Black Cherry Vodka
1/2 part DeKuyper® Peachtree Schnapps Liqueur
1 1/2 parts Fresh Apple Juice
3/4 part Lemon Juice
1/2 part Simple Syrup
6 Basil Leaves

Method: In a mixing glass, muddle basil, lemon, and simple syrup. Add
remaining ingredients over ice. Stir and strain into a low tumbler over ice.
Garnish with Basil.

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EFFEN® Black Cherry Bloom
2 parts EFFEN® Black Cherry Vodka
1 part Fresh Blood Orange Juice
3Ž4 part Lime Juice
3Ž4 part Agave Syrup
3 Fresh Strawberries
3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Method: In a mixing glass, muddle all ingredients except vodka. Add vodka
and shake with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Garnish with a
mint leaf and strawberry.

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EFFEN® Spring Breeze
2 parts EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
1 part Pineapple/Basil-Infused Simple Syrup (* see below)
2 Cucumber Slices
Soda

Method: In a mixing glass, muddle 2 cucumber slices. Add vodka, lime juice
and simple syrup and shake with ice. Strain into a tall Collins glass
filled over ice and top with soda. Garnish with cucumber slices.

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* Pineapple/Basil Syrup
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Fresh Pineapple ­ Cubed
8 Basil Leaves

Method: Combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil,
and then add basil leaves and pineapple chunks to simple syrup. Let infuse
for 1 hour.

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Courtesy of: Alizé Liqueur

With the hit movie Sex & The City 2 now out in the theaters, let’s take a look at some tasty cocktails that are perfect for any sophisticated drinker.

Alizé liqueur offers an intensely unique and inviting taste. Alizé liqueurs infuse premium French spirits with luscious flavors from the world’s most exotic regions.

From the jungles of Brazil, the lush hillsides of Chile, and the tropical shores of pacific islands come the nectars of these exotic fruits.

Alizé Liqueur is delicious on the rocks or served in martinis, cosmopolitans, margaritas and mimosas.

Hello, Lover! Cocktail
2 parts Alizé Red Passion
2 parts Champagne
Serve chilled in a champagne glass and garnish with fresh fruit.

Samantha’s Mai Tai Me Up Cocktail
3 parts pineapple juice
2 parts orange juice
1 part Alizé Red Passion
1 part white rum
¾ part dark rum
Blend ingredients and serve over ice in a rocks glass.  Garnish with a fresh mango slice.

Big’s Berry Fizz Cocktail
2 parts Alizé Red Passion
1 part vodka
1 parts cranberry juice
Splash of lemon-lime soda
Shake well over ice, strain and serve up in a martini glass.

The Bitter Ex Cocktail
4 dashes Angostura Bitters
4 parts ginger beer
2 parts Alizé Gold Passion
Blend ingredients and serve in a rocks glass

For additional information on the full line of Alizé products and initiatives, please visit www.alize.com

You are what you eat… or in this case drink. Cocktails come in all kinds of different colors and tastes.

What is your favorite? Here’s ten to think about the next time you order one.
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