Las Vegas Sun

May 21, 2024

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Cocktail of the Week: Prelude to Summer

Prelude to Summer

Ingredients

1 oz. Deep Eddy Lemon vodka

1 oz. Cruzan mango rum

1/2 oz. Torani Mojito Mint syrup

Juice of half a lemon

Lemon-lime soda, to fill glass

Sprig of mint for garnish

Mango slice for garnish

Method

Build the drink over ice in a 12-ounce, tall glass. Stir. Garnish with mint and a mango slice.

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The first official day of summer is June 21, and while most of us here in Las Vegas have been celebrating summer’s arrival since the pool clubs opened, we’re dedicating this drink to the last, glorious week of spring.

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, executive director of mixology and spirits education at Southern Wine & Spirits.

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