Happy Nirvana

Spread black sanding sugar on a saucer. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip in sugar. Add ice. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 ounce light rum, 3 tablespoons simple syrup and 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. Shake, then strain into glass, leaving [...]

Heat 3/4 cup apple cider. Pour into a heat-proof mug along with 1 ounce spiced rum. Garnish with a slice of lemon. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Soak a sugar cube with Angostura bitters and drop it into a flute of champagne or sparkling wine. Serve immediately. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 ounce vodka, 1/2 ounce Grande Marnier and 2 ounces orange juice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice; top off with seltzer. Garnish with an orange wedge, if desired. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

In a tall glass combine 3 ounces brewed (and cooled) black tea, 2 ounces fresh lemon juice and an ounce each of bourbon and simple syrup. Shake vigorously, pour over ice and top with a slice of lemon. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 slices cucumber, 1/4 section of lime and 6 mint leaves with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add ice, 2 ounces each vodka and lime juice and an ounce of simple syrup and shake vigorously. Pour over ice, top with seltzer or club soda and a squeeze of lime. Credits [...]

Place a few slices each cantaloupe and peaches in a glass and top with ice. Add 1/2 a cup white wine and stir in 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Top with seltzer or club soda. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Cucumber Infused Vodka with Seltzer and Lemon In a glass combine 1 ounce vodka with 3 slices cucumber; let sit 5 minutes. Top with ice, seltzer and a squeeze of lemon. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Stir together 2 ounces each dark rum, pineapple juice, and mango or orange juice. Pour over ice and top with ginger beer (or ale) and a squeeze of lemon. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Pomegranate and Dark Rum In a glass combine 1/4 cup 100% pomegranate juice (such as Pom), 1 teaspoon simple syrup, and 1 ounce dark rum. Top with ice, seltzer, a squeeze of lime, and a sprig of mint. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com