Summer Cocktails With Jamaica (Hibiscus) and Smart & Final Gift Card Giveaway

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar.  Add the dried jamaica  and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool completely.  Strain the jamaica into a picher and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

To make the margaritas: Dip the rims of chilled glasses in lemon juice.  Then dip the moistened rims in salt or sugar, depending on whether you prefer your margaritas sweet or salty.  Fill glasses with ice.  Squeeze the juice of 1 lime per glass, fill the glass with jamaica, stir and enjoy!

Don’t they sound delicious! Perfect for a summer! They’re so simple to prepare and they’ll be a hit with your friends plus very low in calories as well!  Check out these tips from SMART & FINAL Mixology experts so yo can enjoy sumer drinks and avoid muddling, squeezing, and blending

1. No one wants a fluorescent green concoction

Traditional mixers are loaded with artificial ingredients and grams-upon-grams of sugar. Check out the healthy beverage section to up your mixer game. Set out some cans of something chic like Grapefruit La Croix and something delicious and healthy like Kevita’s Ginger Kombucha or Bai Antioxidant Infusion along with your favorite spirits. You’ll cut back on sugar, save time, and earn style points with your guests.

• Grapefruit La Croix at Smart & Final – $3 for 8 cans at Smart & Final ($4.19 at a competing grocer)
• Kevita’s Ginger Kombucha at Smart & Final – $2.99 at Smart & Final ($3.49 at a competing grocer)
• Bai Antioxidant Infusion Kula Watermelon – $2.00 at Smart & Final ($2.49 at a competing grocer)

2. Fresh garnishes feel luxurious and add charm, beauty & style

Small bowls filled with herbs like mint, basil, and thyme and fruit such as blackberries and blueberries will create a beautiful table and impress your guests.

• Fresh mint – $1.99 at Smart & Final
• Basil – $2.99 at Smart & Final
• Thyme – $1.99 at Smart & Final
• Blackberries – $2.49 at Smart & Final ($3.79 at a competing grocer)
• Blueberries – $2.99 at Smart & Final ($3.99 at a competing grocer)

3. Keep libations simple

A stylish vodka, rum, and sparkling wine, and you’re done.

• Tito’s Vodka – $19.99 at Smart & Final ($23.99 at a competing grocery)
• Bacardi Gold Rum – $11.99 at Smart & Final ($14.99 at a competing grocer
• La Marca Prosecco Sparking Wine – $11.99 at Smart & Final ($21.99 at a competing grocer)

4. Shop smart to save money

As we’ve clearly demonstrated above, where you shop has a major impact on how much you spend. And your go-to “value” store may not have the cheapest prices. Think out of the (big) box, and try stores like Smart & Final, whose prices average up to 25% off of traditional supermarkets. And Smart & Final offers everyday items as well as club-store sized products without needing a membership.

5. Save time and have it delivered

Shopping in-store is so 2017. Smart & Final delivers in two hours or less and your first delivery is free. Besides, you’ve got guests coming over and a house to clean! Shopping online is easy at shop.smartandfinal.com or by downloading the Smart & Final app.

Reay to create  your own coakctail bar and make one of all this jamaica inspired summer drinks!

I’m giving away a $25 Smart & Final Giftcard! All you have to do is comment below and tell me; “Which are your favorite summer alcoholic drinks” Good luck!