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Throwing a party can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are three of the best batch cocktail recipes to make when throwing a party: 

Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of Stateside Vodka 
• 24 ounces of frozen strawberries 
• 2-liter bottle of lemonade 
• 2-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda 
• Ice
• Lemon and strawberry slices for garnish 

Instructions:

• Pour the frozen strawberries and lemonade into a blender and blend until smooth
• Once blended, pour into a large punch bowl 
• Stir in the vodka and the lemon-lime soda into the punch bowl
• Mix the punch bowl and then serve over ice garnished with lemon and strawberry slices
• Enjoy!

Rosé Sangria Cocktail

Ingredients: 

• 1 bottle of Stella Rosa Rosé
• 2 tablespoons of Stateside Vodka
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup sugar 
• 1 cup of sparkling water
• ½ cup raspberries 
• Ice

Instructions:

• Mix the rosé, vodka, lemon juice, sugar, and raspberries in a large pitcher 
• Refrigerate until ready to serve 
• Pour into glasses over ice 
• Top with sparkling water 
• Enjoy! 

Classic Paloma Pitcher 

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups of INSÓLITO blanco tequila
• ½ cup lime juice 
• 2 cups of sparkling grapefruit soda  
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt 

Instructions:

• Add the tequila, lime juice, and sea salt into a pitcher and mix until salt is dissolved
• After salt dissolves, top off with sparkling grapefruit soda
• Gently wet the rims of glasses and add salt
• Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Now that summer is finally here - it’s time for cookout season! There’s nothing better than grilling outside and sipping on an iced cold beer while hanging out with friends and family. Here are 4 perfect beers to pair with your summer cookout:  

Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA 

Yep, the name sounds just as good as it tastes. This IPA is perfect for a day in the sun and is infused with juicy and tropical notes that end with a crisp finish! 

Brooklyn Brewery Summer Ale 

The Brooklyn Brewery Summer Ale is a light and zingy beer brewed with warm weather in mind, making it the ideal companion for a summer cookout! 

Pontoon Brewing Aquatronic

The Pontoon Brewery Aquatronic is a juicy Double IPA showcasing a variety of hops, giving it a balance of tropical notes and sweet citrus.

Back Forty Beer Co. Bama Mosa 

The Bama Mosa is a handmade brut-style ale topped off with orange juice. Refreshing, crisp, and juicy. The best part is - no champagne glass required! Who wouldn’t want a sip of this delicious beer accompanied by their cookout foods?

As we move into summer, the heat is in full swing. Check out some easy and refreshing frozen cocktail recipes that will keep you cool this season: 

Frozen Peach Cocktail

(*Serves 4) 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 1 cup non-alcoholic Stella Rosa Peach 
• 2 ounces Silver Patron
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Lime juice
• Peach slice for garnish

Instructions:

• Add tequila, frozen peaches, non-alcoholic Stella Rosa peach, honey, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Grab a glass and garnish with a peach slice. Enjoy!
  

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

(*Serves 4) 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of frozen, seedless watermelon chunks
• ½ cup INSÓLITO Blanco Tequila
• ½ cup lime juice
• 1 cup orange juice 
• Ice
• Lime slice

Instructions: 

• Combine watermelon, tequila, ice, lime juice, and orange juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. 
• Pour into a class, and add lime slice for garnish
  

Strawberry Wine Slushies 

(*Serves 4) 

Ingredients: 

• 1 bottle of Stella Rosa Rosé 
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• Ice

Instructions: 

• Add frozen strawberries, rosé, sugar, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy!

On May 25th, wine lovers from all over the world will gather to celebrate one of the best holidays of the year - National Wine Day. What are you planning on sipping? Here are a few of our favorite wines to celebrate with: 

Callia Pinot Grigio

The Callia Pinot Grigio is a soft blend with notes of peaches, tropical fruit, and a hint of jasmine, making it a youthful tasting white wine paired with a strong apricot and white flower aroma. 

Highlands 41 Chardonnay

The Highlands 41 Chardonnay is ripe with the aromas of guava, orange peel, and citrus with a touch of spicy oak to add complexity to the sip. This crisp chardonnay pairs well with fish or wild mushroom risotto! 

Saracina Sauvignon Blanc

The Saracina Sauvignon Blanc has a punch of juicy and sweet flavors, making you feel like you are in the midst of spring. This sauvignon blanc opens with a combination of oyster shell, wet stone, and lime notes that keeps the flavor fresh and light. 

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec

The Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec is a vigorous red with violet tints and an aromatic profile that expresses intense raspberries and blackberries on the nose. This malbec is vibrant with a round structure and juicy finish. 

Velante Pinot Grigio 

The Velante Pinot Grigio is a little taste of Italy in a bottle! This pinot grigio has a subtle blend of apples, ripe pears, and peaches that pairs well with cheese boards and picnics. 

Want more wine ideas to celebrate National Wine Day with? Check out our blog.