My Favorite Summer Cocktail(s)

My summer tastebuds are completely different than my winter version - I crave grapefruit, strawberries, cherries and anything sour. Recently, I discovered two drinks that will be my constant warm weather drink for company and a relaxing poolside cocktail.

Calimocho aka "The Venice" (modified from the Gjelina brunch menu in Venice, CA)

• 1 bottle of red wine (I suggest Pinot Noir) 
• 1 two-liter bottle of Coca-cola (the regular)
• A ton of ice
• Lime zest 

Chill the red wine so that it's cold to the touch. Pour chilled wine in a pitcher, add in the Coca-cola, then ice. Pour into small drinking glasses and add a few zests of lime. Enjoy.

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Pearlum

• 1 bottle of Pear-infused vodka 
• 2 packets of Crystal Light pink lemonade 

Mix together, chill & enjoy. Trust me, this one tastes just like sweetened lemonade. Drink slowly, especially when you're out in the sun.