Summer is the season of backyard gatherings, patio happy hours, and refreshing drinks shared with friends and family. If you're looking for an easy way to elevate your favorite cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and sparkling beverages, Benissimo's Flavored Sugars Collection is the perfect place to start.

Crafted in small batches just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, our flavored sugars are made with simple ingredients and naturally flavored fruits and botanicals. Unlike artificial flavorings, each blend is carefully created to deliver authentic, vibrant flavor that shines in everything from baked goods to beverages.

Our collection features three unique flavor combinations:

- Blueberry Honey Sugar – Sugar, Blueberry, Granulated Honey

- Mango Tangerine Sugar – Sugar, Mango, Tangerine

- Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar – Sugar, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch

One of the easiest ways to enjoy these naturally flavored sugars during the summer months is by transforming them into homemade simple syrups for cocktails and mocktails. They also make beautiful and flavorful cocktail glass rimmers that add an extra touch of sweetness and color to every sip.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, relaxing by the pool, or celebrating with friends, these three summer cocktail recipes are sure to become favorites.

Blueberry Honey Spiked Lemonade

Sweet blueberries, bright citrus, and smooth honey notes come together in this refreshing summer sipper.

Blueberry Honey Simple Syrup

Ingredients

- ½ cup Benissimo Blueberry Honey Sugar
- ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

2. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Cocktail

Ingredients

- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Blueberry Honey Simple Syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz lemonade
- Ice
- Fresh blueberries and lemon slices for garnish

Optional Sugar Rim

- 2 tablespoons Benissimo Blueberry Honey Sugar
- Lemon wedge

Instructions

1. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip into the Blueberry Honey Sugar.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add the vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, and lemonade.

4. Stir until combined.

5. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon wheel.

Mango Tangerine Rum Runner

Tropical, citrusy, and bursting with sunshine, this fruity cocktail is made for warm summer afternoons.

Mango Tangerine Simple Syrup

Ingredients

- ½ cup Benissimo Mango Tangerine Sugar
- ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

2. Simmer until the sugar dissolves completely.

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Cocktail

Ingredients

- 1½ oz dark rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz Mango Tangerine Simple Syrup
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Optional Sugar Rim

- Benissimo Mango Tangerine Sugar

Instructions

1. Rim the glass with Mango Tangerine Sugar if desired.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Add both rums, simple syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.

4. Shake vigorously until chilled.

5. Strain over fresh ice in a hurricane or highball glass.

6. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita

A colorful twist on a classic margarita featuring tart cranberry and pomegranate flavors balanced by fresh lime and tequila.

Cranberry Pomegranate Simple Syrup

Ingredients

- ½ cup Benissimo Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar
- ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

2. Heat gently, stirring until dissolved.

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Cocktail

Ingredients

- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz Cranberry Pomegranate Simple Syrup
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- Ice
- Lime wheel and pomegranate arils for garnish

Optional Sugar Rim

- Benissimo Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar

Instructions

1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip into the Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Add the tequila, simple syrup, cranberry juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur.

4. Shake until well chilled.

5. Strain over fresh ice.

6. Garnish with a lime wheel and pomegranate arils.

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Sweeten Your Summer

Benissimo Flavored Sugars make it easy to create bartender-worthy drinks at home with minimal effort. Simply stir them into a homemade simple syrup, use them to rim your favorite cocktail glass, or add a spoonful to lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, or mocktails for a burst of natural fruit flavor.

From the sweet berry notes of Blueberry Honey Sugar to the tropical citrus flavors of Mango Tangerine Sugar and the vibrant tartness of Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar, there's a flavor for every summer gathering.

Cheers to sweeter sips, sunny days, and making every drink a little more flavorful with Benissimo.

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