Recipes + Tips for your Summer Berry Cocktail Bar

The summer entertaining season is upon us and just as if mother nature could read our minds, so is the juicy summer berry season. How did she know? What a fantastic combination! And what better place to combine this match made in heaven than on the cocktail bar. Prepare to greet your warm weather revelers!

Join me as I walk you through setting up a welcoming Summer Berry Cocktail Bar.

Strawberries. Blackberries, Blueberries and Red Raspberries placed in small bowls or low dishes, provide the perfect colors and flavors to add to your favorite spirit. Provide a large bowl of ice, a wooden muddler and plenty of rocks glasses.

Arrange a variety of fresh-cut citrus on a cutting board or plate for muddling together. Your guests tastes are sure to vary so provide 2-4 spirits including, vodka, rum, bourbon and gin. A few small arrangements of cuttings from the garden in Julep cups or clear juice glasses will liven up your bar and add to the festive summer display.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO CREATE YOUR SUMMER BERRY COCKTAIL BAR:

SPIRITS:

Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Rum

FRESH BERRIES:

Strawberries, Blueberries, Red or Yellow Raspberries, Blackberries

SLICED FRESH CITRUS:

Lemon, Orange, Limes, Grapefruit

OTHER:

Ice bucket with ice, scooper for ice, wooden muddler, rocks glasses or other glass with solid base, Bitters, simple syrup, club soda, tonic water, sparkling water

FLORAL + DECOR:

Tray, napkins, Dusty Miller, Freesia {or other fresh cuttings from your garden}

RECIPES TO TRY:

A few of my favorite combinations include:

The Garden Party Sipper {Grapefruit + Gin}

Raspberry Rosemary Summer Sipper {Raspberry + Gin}

Tangerine Thyme Cocktail

Provence Lavender Cocktail

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XO – Krayl

Be sure to check out ALL of the #SundaySupper recipes featuring Summer Berries below.

Breakfast & Brunch

Angel Food French Toast with Blueberry Lemon Sauce by Neighborfood
Blueberry Lemon Baked Doughnuts by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots
Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP
The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal

Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes

Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
Red, White, and Blue Chicken Salad by MarocMama
BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More

Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious
Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings
Mixberry Jam with Merlot by The Urban Mrs
Roasted Strawberry Tarragon Butter by Gourmet Drizzles
Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel

Desserts

Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom
Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina
Berrylicious Ice Cream by NinjaBaking.com
Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious
Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry
Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet
Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales
Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons
Strawberries with Cannoli Cream by Comfy Cuisine
Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles
Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean
Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake by Family Foodie
Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food
Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz
Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes

Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies

Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals
Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife
Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine
Goji Berry Martini by Magnolia Days
Irish Cobbler by girlichef

Party Planning

Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan

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