According to the official NASA website: On August 21, 2017, the Earth will cross the shadow of the moon, creating a total solar eclipse. Eclipses happen about every six months, but this one is special. For the first time in almost 40 years, the path of the moon's shadow passes through the continental United States. 

It seems that everyone’s getting Eclipse Fever! Getting their official eclipse-viewing glasses ready, choosing the perfect spot to watch the big event and, of course, planning to host or attend an awesome Eclipse-viewing party!

Whether you’re hosting or you’re just a guest, we’ve got awesome cocktail recipes that help celebrate this once-in-a-generation event and will help shoot your party into orbit!

Blue Moon

Ingredients (makes 4 cocktails)
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup blue curaçao
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored syrup (such as Torani)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur

Combine ingredients in blender and whip until smooth.  Pour into martini glasses and garnish rim with orange slice.


Patrón XO Cafe Solar Eclipse

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)
1 1/2 oz Patrón XO Cafe
3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz Simple syrup
4 oz Aranciata (Italian orange) soda
Half slice Valencia orange for garnish

Fill a highball glass with ice and add all liquid ingredients. Garnish with half a slice of blood orange or Valencia orange.  


Sundowner Spritzer

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)
4 oz white wine
2 1/2 oz cold seltzer
Fresh mint sprig for garnish  

Pour the ingredients into a stemmed white wine glass with ice. Stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. 

There you have it, a trio of cocktails that will put a solar spin on your eclipse-watching party! Get all the ingredients at your local Wine Country Store or Wine & Whiskey Country Store!