With social distancing, people are finding creative ways to still hang out like  hosting virtual happy hours.  Whether you're attending one of these virtual parties or you just feel like winding down with refreshing beverage in the evening, you'll want to check out these cocktail recipes. Our friends at Prairie Organic shared some new recipes that they have created with our current situation in mind-- they're low fuss and feature seasonal ingredients you might have on hand like berries (frozen will work!) and cucumbers. Cheers!

The Recipes

BLACKBERRY BASIL SMASH

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Prairie Organic Vodka
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• Blackberries, to muddle and for garnish
• Basil, to muddle and for garnish

Technique

• Muddle blackberries and basil in a shaker.
• Add in Prairie Organic Vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup then add ice and shake.
• Pour contents into a lowball glass and garnish.

BLUEBERRY HONEY FIZZ

Ingredients  

• 1.5 oz Prairie Organic Vodka
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.25 oz honey
• 2 oz club soda
• Blueberries, to muddle

Technique

• Muddle blueberries, lemon juice, and honey in cocktail shaker.
• Add Prairie Organic Vodka and shake and strain into highball glass over ice.
• Top with club soda and garnish.

KOMBUCHA CITRUS SIPPER

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Prairie Organic Gin
• 2 oz kombucha
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• 0.25 oz lemon juice

Technique

• Combine Prairie Organic Gin, Kombucha, Simple Syrup, and Lemon Juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake and string into coupe glass and garnish.

CUCUMBER COOLER

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Prairie Cucumber Flavored Vodka
• 1 oz tonic water
• 1 oz club soda
• 0.25 oz lemon juice
• Cucumber, to muddle

Technique

• Muddle cucumber slices in shaker.
• Add Prairie Cucumber Flavored Organic Vodka, lemon juice, and ice.
• Shake ingredients and strain into lowball glass over ice and garnish with cucumber.