Shake things up with a Lemon Shake Up Station & Summer Cocktails

Summer is in full swing and we could not be more excited for all the summer picnics, family reunions, graduations, weddings, and everything in between! 

With summer here, that means plenty of heat, sun (and maybe some unfortunate tan lines) but we have the perfect way for you and your guests to cool down at your next event with some fun & refreshing beverage options.

One of our favorites is taking a summer classic and adding a fun twist to it! Our Lemon Shake Up Station is a sure way to impress guests of all ages! 
Ingredients (For Individual Servings):
½ Fresh Lemon
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 Cup of Water
2 Cups Ice
Instructions:
  1. We combine fresh squeezed lemons, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker
  2. Shake well 
  3. Serve over ice

Make it Your Own:
Add a personal touch to your lemon shake up station by including various berries such as sliced strawberries or whole blueberries for garnish – or muddle the fruit and add seltzer to give it a fizzle!
You have planned and prepared for friends & family to gather and now its time to treat yourself! This is the perfect time to head to the bar for one of our signature summer beverages - Mint-Infused Berry Cocktail! The perfect addition to any event. 
Ingredients:
2 Blueberries
2 Blackberries
3 Fresh Mint Leaves
2 Slices of Lemon
2 Slices of Lime
1oz Ginger Simple Syrup
1oz Cachaca – Brazilian Sugar Cane Liquor

Instructions:
  1. Muddle berries, lemon, lime, mint and ice in martini shaker 
  2. Add simple syrup and Cachasa
  3. Shake vigorously 
  4. Pour over chilled glass of ice 
  5. Slash with soda water 
  6. Garnish with one lemon, one lime and fresh mint 
  7. Finish with a fancy striped paper straw.  


These are just a few small details to take your summer event to the next level. For more inspirations or ideas, give us a call to speak to a catering professional today about other ways to enhance your summer event at 312.724.6000 or info@sbrevents.com.

Or for more photos & menu options, head to our catering menu page!

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