The Yard House Refresher, from a pub with locations across the U.S., is similarly tasty this time of year. The cucumber from the vodka mixed with the watermelon juice will have you barely noticing how warm it is outside. Yard House might be known for beer, but it’s got well-made cocktails, too.
Sugarland Express
1 1/2 oz. Swift Single Malt Whiskey
1/2 oz. apricot liqueur
3/4 oz. lemon juice
1/4 oz. grenadine syrup (see below)
2 dashes grapefruit bitters
Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain in to a tall glass with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh berries and/or cherries)
Grenadine Syrup
Heat pomegranate juice and add an equal amount of sugar. Turn off heat, then stir. Add a couple drops of orange flower water to elevate the cocktail.
— Swift Single Malt Whiskey
Yard House Refresher
3 oz. Prairie Cucumber Vodka
1 oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1 oz. Citrus Agave Blend
3 oz. fresh watermelon juice
Fresh lime and cucumber slices to taste
Prosecco
Add all ingredients, except Prosecco, to 15 oz. Collins glass with ice and stir until mixed. Top with prosecco and serve.
— Adapted from Yard House
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