Five New Cocktail Trends From The Manhattan Cocktail Classic

Low-Alcohol Cocktails

This trend may be a result of the long day of drinking that awaits guests at the Cocktail Classic, but this is a perfect trend to carry into a summer full of day-drinking. If you're going to be drinking all day, then it's best to try cocktails that have a low alcohol content and won't go right to your head too quickly. Try a summer sangria, or the classic Pimm's Cup. Pimm's Cup 1 1/2 cups Pimm's No. 1 1 navel orange, cut crosswise into thin slices 1 lemon, cut crosswise into thin slices 3/4 cup firmly packed mint leaves and tender stems 1 1/2 cups cold ginger ale or lemon lime soda 1 cucumber, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges About 3 cups ice 1 apple, quartered, cored, and cut into thin slices In a large pitcher, combine the Pimm's, the orange and lemon slices, and the mint. Chill for about 10 minutes. Stir in the ginger ale. Put two cucumber wedges, standing on end, into each of four 1-pint glasses. Fill halfway with ice. Pour in the Pimm's mixture. Push the mint down into the drinks and divide the orange, lemon, and apple slices among the drinks. [Photo via]