SIPS

People do not live by food alone… we all need tasty beverages to wash it down too. Well, actually, we just need great things to drink, period. Whether it’s a cold cocktail (or mocktail) at the end of a hot day, something warm on a cold day or simply something to whet your whistle, a great beverage is worth its weight in gold. This is maybe the most overlooked food category for some of our products, but also possibly the one with with the most potential for creativity accompanying seriously satisfied taste buds. The corner lemonade stand may never be the same.

Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 bottle Rose Champagne, very cold 4 teaspoons Olive Us Elderflower White Balsamic Angostura bitters (you will need a few dashes per drink) Fresh berries for garnish, optional Directions: Start by adding half – 1 teaspoon of Elderflower balsamic to the glass, add a dash of Angostura bitters and fill the glass with champagne.…
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Peach White Balsamic Bellini

This is a supremely tasty beverage to enjoy with brunch or anytime actually! 1 Cup Olive Us Peach White Balsamic 1 pound peeled, sliced ripe peaches or 1 16-ounce bag frozen peaches, defrosted 1 bottle chilled Prosecco or other sparkling white wine A spring of mint or fresh raspberries for garnish Serves 4-6
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The Olive Us Raspberry Crush

Delicious, beautiful, and refreshing! Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka (optional if you prefer no alcohol) 2 Tbs Olive Us Cascadian Wild Raspberry White Balsamic 1 Tbs Olive Us Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic 4 oz Lime-infused soda water (i.e.- Lime San Pellegrino or carbonated water with Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic) 2 Tbs fresh crushed raspberries…
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Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

Recipes, Sips
1 bottle Rose Champagne, very cold Angostura bitters (you will need a few dashes per drink) 4 teaspoons Olive Us Elderflower White Balsamic Fresh berries for garnish, optional Start off by adding a teaspoon of Elderflower balsamic to the glass, add a dash of Angostura bitters and fill the glass with champagne. Garnish with fresh…
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Tropical Shrub

Recipes, Sips
2 cups Olive Us Peach White Balsamic 1 cup fresh strawberries, roughly chopped- smashed Ingredients when serving: 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 lemon thinly sliced Fresh mint leaves 8 cups of chilled sparkling water or seltzer water In a 1 liter mason jar or container add the strawberries, pour Peach White Balsamic and refrigerate…
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Elderberry and Peach Mule

Recipes, Sips
This cocktail can be made with a variety of balsamics and is delicious with fresh, summer peaches or nectarines. 1 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Olive Us Elderberry Dark Balsamic 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 2-3 peach slices, fresh, canned, or frozen 4 oz ginger beer Several sprigs of mint Fill a glass or copper…
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Olive Us Strawberry Lemonade

Recipes, Sips
This refreshing summer drink can be made with or without alcohol and is perfect in strawberry season, but can easily be made with frozen strawberries! 1.5 oz Olive Us Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 0.5-1 oz fresh lemon juice 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water 3-4 strawberries, fresh or frozen Mint for garnish (optional) In…
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Olive Us Key Lime Fizz

Recipes, Sips
This refreshing adult version of limeade is a hit in the summer heat and the thyme garnish adds a savory note to this easy drink! 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water Squeeze of fresh lime juice Fill the glass with ice and add…
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Strawberry Margarita

Recipes, Sips
This cocktail can be made blended for a fun summer party cocktail or over ice for a refreshing afternoon bevy! If you want a more concentrated blended drink you can freeze the strawberries and add them to the blender in place of some of the ice! If it’s too strong for your liking after blending,…
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Elderflower Gin & Tonic

Recipes, Sips
Our first floral balsamic, the Elderflower White Balsamic has quickly become a favorite! Use it in salad dressings, over fruit, or to make this delicious cocktail. Make this drink your own by adding some muddled cucumber or fresh strawberries. And don’t be afraid to swap the tonic water out for club soda (AKA a Gin…
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