Rich in nutrients and high in antioxidant power, superfruits like acai berries (which tastes like chocolate dipped in wine) and pomegranate have made their way into everything from cosmetics to jelly beans. While summer is almost over, superfruits continue to be in demand across the country. With a pitcher, a few fruits, and decent pours of fine alcohol, you too could be serving cocktails that are way better and more beautiful. Studies have shown that, in moderation, adding alcohol to fruits can actually boost their nutritional count. That’s all the more reason to gather your friends and get out the bottles! Here are some tips on how superfruit cocktails can rock the rest of your summer:
#1 Superfruit Cocktail Tip: Make Your Fiesta Pitcher-Perfect
Pitchers are the new punch bowls and an easy, timesaving way to serve superfruit cocktails to your guests. Spend less time behind the bar and more mingling poolside with guests. Sharing a pitcher is also very social, so you might end up with a new friendship or love connection after a night of pouring.
#2 Superfruit Cocktail Tip: Add Color for a Party Theme
When color-coordinating your bash, choose fruits for your superfruit cocktails that matches the mood you wish to create.
#3 Superfruit Cocktail Tip: Keep Your Summer Figure in Check
Have you worked too hard for that bikini body to ruin it with a sugary drink? Superfruit cocktails are made with fresh fruit, natural ingredients, and lots of ice, which means you don’t have to worry about artificial sugars or flavoring adding inches to your waistline.
Find out why Superfruit Cocktails are a must to have at your next party by preparing some of our picks below:
Top Superfruit Pitcher: Sparkling Acai Sangria
The traditional Spanish wine thirst quencher is one of those cocktails that any social drinker should master, especially when the final weeks of summer consists of last-minute get togethers. Not only is it nearly fool proof as you can incorporate any of your favorite fruits, but it easily entices guests before or after serving mouthwatering Latin dishes. The Sparkling Acai Sangria revamps the old favorite with trendy elderflower liqueur for a fresh floral fragrance, plenty of ripe fruit, as well as sparkling wine. You can order a pitcher of Sparkling Acai Sangria at Chicago’s Dolce Amore, Fort Lauderdale’s Marriott Beach, or Boston’s Waterclub.
Ingredients
½ Bottle of VeeV Açaí Spirit
4 oz. Elderflower liqueur
4 oz. Orange juice
Sparkling wine
Sliced fruits of choice
Preparation
Fill the pitcher 3/4 way with ice, add all ingredients, and stir well.
Top Superfruit Pitcher: Acai Mojito
Earlier this year, we first we introduced you to the Acai Blueberry Mojito, the perfect fizzy elixir for rooftop bashes or brunch dates, and yet we’re still coming back for more. The Acai Mojito (minus the tart berries, unless desired), is just as delicious and ice cold, giving you another reason why the Havana import can’t be beaten. You can order a pitcher of Acai Mojito at New York’s Rock Center Café, West Hollywood’s Belmont, or Chicago’s Branch27.
Ingredients
½ Bottle of VeeV Açaí Spirit
5 oz. Simple syrup
6 oz. Lime juice
4 oz. Blueberry puree (optional)
5 Sprigs of mint
Club soda
Preparation
Muddle the mint in the bottom of the pitcher. Fill the pitcher ¾ way with ice, add all ingredients, and stir well.
Top Superfruit Pitcher: Acai Lemonade
Remember our dreamy Latin Lemonade from South Beach? You can still enjoy the adult variation of this tantalizing heat buster, with a Latin twist, of course! Acai Lemonade features plenty of zesty goodness, tangy cranberry juice, and acai spirit for a smooth finish that you just won’t be able to resist on even the hottest nights. You can order a pitcher of Acai Lemonade at Miami’s Marriott South Beach, New York’s Spring St. Natural, and Boston’s Sanctuary.
Ingredients
½ Bottle of VeeV Açaí Spirit
Lemonade
Cranberry juice
6 Lemon wheels
Preparation
Fill the pitcher 3/4 way with ice, add all ingredients, and stir well.
Top Superfruit Pitcher: Acai Margarita
The Margarita from Mexico has always been one of the most popular drinks in the nation, so why not give it a makeover? We’re savoring this classic with a some acai berries and now you can too. The Acai Margarita takes little effort to prepare and unlike other recipes, this concoction has some beneficial properties, all thanks to a generous serving of pomegranate juice. We were swooning over the Pomegranate Margarita last year, so you know the Acai Margarita is downright amazing. You can order a pitcher of Acai Margarita at Chicago’s Depot Nuevo, as well as Red and Harry’s Italian in New York.
Ingredients
½ Bottle of VeeV Açaí Spirit
5 oz. Blanco tequila
7 oz. Lime juice
5 oz. Simple syrup
4 oz POM juice
4 Lime wheels
Preparation
Fill the pitcher 3/4 way with ice, add all ingredients, and stir well.
