When the weather warms up, having a refreshing drink to sip on can be simply lovely. If you’re looking for the perfect special cocktail for an outdoor gathering or warm-weather party, consider the following to infuse your event with a bit more fun!

Spritzers
Fizzy spritzers are just perfect for hot days in the sun. Mix one part liquor (such as vodka, rum, or gin) with 4 parts seltzer, and serve over ice. To kick it up a notch, add a splash of fruit juice or a squeeze of fresh citrus. Juice spritzers are a great non-alcohol alternative, too!

Sangria
Combine a bottle of wine (either red or white will work) with the juice of your choice (peach or cranberry work well), and 1 cup vodka. Mix in ice and fresh fruit, and then serve in a pitcher so people can pour their own.

Tonics
Bitter lime is a perfect flavor for hot days. Combine one part gin or vodka with 3-4 parts tonic and serve over ice. Garnish with a lime, and you’re good to go!

Grown-Up Arnold Palmer
The Arnold Palmer is a popular backyard drink of ½ lemonade and ½ iced tea. To make a delicious grown-up version, add a shot of sweet tea vodka to an ice cold glass of lemonade, and sip away!

Champagne Cocktails
Champagne works well any time of year! Muddled some fresh berries and mint in the base of a champagne flute and top with chilled champagne. 

Cheers!

Wishing all of the mothers a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day surrounded by the ones you love.

Just because you are in Texas, doesn’t mean you always have a Texas-sized appetite. For days like that, visit Mulberry, a downtown wine bar and restaurant that is cozy yet hip, with influences from both Austin and New York. Many of the menu items are snack-sized, including a variety of cheeses and meats, pressed sandwiches, and salads. Placed beautifully on each plate, the dishes are artful and packed with taste. For noshers with a larger appetite, there are also full plates like Truffle Porcini and Cremini Risotto, Meatballs, and a Salmon Filet served with Orange Pecan Couscous. A wine bar indeed, Mulberry is stocked with over 150 wines from the top producing wine regions around the world and a wide selection of draught beers, including seasonal favorites. Dinner is served daily from 5 – 11 p.m.; however, the bar is open until 1 a.m. Sunday – Wednesday, and 2 a.m. Thursday – Saturday. Mulberry also serves a filling brunch on weekends and a happy hour with special snacks and drinks from 5 – 7 p.m. on weekdays.

Mulberry
360 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0297