ELEVATE YOUR SPIRITS WITH THESE WARM-WEATHER COCKTAILS Patrón Cool Breeze Springing from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Patrón tequila suggests this light, sparkling cocktail that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy for brunch or on a warm day. 1 ½ ounces Patrón Silver tequila 2 ounces sparkling water 1 ounce grapefruit juice ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce Aperol ½ ounce agave syrup Lemon wheel for garnish Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a Collins glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Blade + Bow New Fashioned Born from the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, Blade and Bow presents a refreshing take on the classic cocktail. Templeton Mule This classic cocktail begins with rye whiskey from Templeton Rye Spirits in Templeton. 1 ½ ounces Templeton Rye Whiskey 4 ounces ginger beer Lime wedge Combine whiskey and ginger beer in a copper mug over ice. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge. 22 IOWA SPIRITS 1 ¼ ounces Blade & Bow Whiskey ¾ ounce elderflower liqueur ½ ounce simple syrup 2 orange slices 1 brandied cherry Club soda Muddle the orange slice and add whiskey, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup and ice. Stir and top with a splash of soda. Garnish with orange slices and cherry.