When the temperature starts to rise, it is time to break out some chilly martinis. Summer’s arrival heralds the return of barbeque season. It’s time to bring out the grill and clean up the lawn furniture and make sure the gin and vodka are in the freezer. Summer is the time to unwind with friends and family in the back yard . Barbecue and martinis are the perfect combination that will make your outdoor event the main attraction of the summer. If you haven’t mastered your martini yet, you can get lots of practice with many summer recipes for martini mixing.
Adding some interesting variations to your barbecue and martinis will make them the hit of any summer celebration. Add some watermelon and melon liqueur you have a tasty delight. Strawberries are always a summer sensation. Add some strawberries and strawberry liqueur to your mix. A key lime martini will help you to visualize yourself in an exotic location by the seashore even if you are far away from it. Lime juice and cream will make this summer concoction a favorite. The Cosmo has become an all time favorite with the Sex and the City girls. This drink has celebrity status with its mix of cranberry, orange and pomegranate juices.
Ever since the martini was made famous by James Bond, it has been associated with wealth and luxury. Serving martinis at your barbecue can turn any outdoor get together into a swanky event. Your guests will be delighted as you whip out your famous barbecue and martinis and then serve them to perfection. If you don’t feel that you have what it takes to become the maven of the martini, that’s ok. There are plenty of great resources online that can help turn you into the backyard bartender extraordinaire.
Barbecue and martinis will definitely be one of the best ways you can beat the heat in the summer. Make sure that you have top quality ingredients to make your martinis. It is also important to chill your glasses and your shaker. Really get into the spirit of martini mode and get some brightly colored acrylic martini glassware. Tiki olive sticks will really help to set the mood. Although the martini has been around for a long time, it is definitely making a comeback. Be the first on your block to have a martini barbecue. Your friends and family will savour the atmosphere and fun that a martini can bring to any occasion.