Summer is almost over. But you can still kick back, relax, and enjoy a taste of the season—with these signature drinks created just for 1865 Society members. Cheers to you!

Each recipe makes one mocktail. (Add extra libations as desired.)

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Thyme lavender lemonade

  1. Muddle thyme and lavender syrup in a tumbler glass
  2. Add lemonade, stir
  3. Strain over ice, garnish with thyme sprig

To make your own lavender syrup: Boil 1 cup hot water with 1 cup white granulated sugar to make a 1:1 simple syrup; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ¼ cup culinary-grade dried lavender, stir, and turn off the heat. Let syrup steep for 10-15 minutes, and strain. Syrup keeps for up to one month in the refrigerator.

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Basil and grape smash

  1. Muddle grapes, basil, lime, and syrup in a tall glass
  2. Stir well, add ice
  3. Top with soda water

Inspired by a Regent Lounge recipe shared by Autumn Greenberg, Regent Lounge manager

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Cilantro lime refresher

  1. Muddle the cilantro with lime juice and syrup in a tumbler glass
  2. Strain over ice, top with seltzer
  3. Garnish with lime wedge

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Rosemary Cooler

  1. Add ingredients to a Collins glass, fill with ice, and top with soda water.
  2. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

To make your own rosemary syrup: Make a 1:1 simple syrup (1 cup hot water, 1 cup white granulated sugar, stir until dissolved). Blanch a few sprigs of rosemary in hot water for 30 seconds, then dip in an ice bath to cool. Add simple syrup and rosemary to a blender, and blend for 15-30 seconds. Strain through a fine strainer. Syrup keeps for up to one month in the refrigerator.

This is a Regent Lounge recipe shared by Autumn Greenberg, Regent Lounge manager

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