3 Sassy Cocktails for the Campfire
You’ve spent weeks planning for the big trip. The campsite is reserved and you’ve even mastered the art of group texting in coordinating all your favorite people. Your bags are packed and you even remembered to pick up extra ice along the way. You pitch your tent as the sun begins to set. You’ve done it. You’ve made it to your campground. Congratulations! This calls for a toast! Because YOU are a Glamp Queen. So go ahead and pour yourself a drink because girl, you earned it! One of the best parts of camping is that moment when everything is finally set up just the way you want it, dinner is sizzling over the fire, and you and your bestie sit around the campfire. This is exactly how the idea for the Glamp Queens Podcast was discovered. While wine is typically our drink of choice, sometimes it’s fun to spice things up a bit with a fancy cocktail. So treat yo’self and try one of these delicious Glamp Queen cocktails.
1. The Drunk Bumble Bee
1.5 oz of Tequila
1 oz Honey Syrup
2 splashes of Bitters
1.5 oz of Fresca Sparkling Soda (Grapefruit Citrus Flavor recommended)
1 oz Lemon Juice
Combine in a shaker with ice. Serve chilled over ice with a lemon wedge for garnish.
Honey Syrup: combine 1 cup of honey and 1 cup of water in a pot. Stir until it begins to boil. Turn down heat to simmer. Once cooled, store in a mason jar at room temperature.
2. The Karen
A splash of cranberry Juice
A splash of orange Juice - no pulp please
A splash of Sprite
Mostly Vodka
Measurements are to the liking of The Karen. You know what you want. Serve over ice and add orange wedge for garnish.
3. The Sassiest Sangria
1 bottle of wine
½ Cup of brandy
½ cup orange juice
½ cup triple sec
1 orange (sliced)
1 lemon (sliced)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 cup strawberries (hulled and sliced)
1 fuji apple (cubed)
2 cinnamon sticks
Serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water and add additional fruit to the glass for garnish. It’s recommended to pre-prep this recipe the night before your camping trip. Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Transport in a sealable container and keep in your cooler while camping. This beverage will keep for 3 - 4 days if kept cool.
Cheers!
Write to us with your favorite camp cocktail recipe! We’ll be sure to try it out and if we love it, we’ll feature your recipe in one of our upcoming social media posts.
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