Asian Fusion BBQ Party: Sips

Queue the music, blaze the grill and get ready to sip a little something for the G’s, yeah. Our go to’s for the Asian Fusion BBQ Party include a serve-your-own yuzu-watermelon punch for those who like sweet and simple … cosmo drinkers exit stage right please. Prep a classic mint julep for those who need to temper the spice, and pour a dainty and sophisticated lightweight white for those demanding pinkies-up drinking even when they’re sweating ^%$&% in someone else’s backyard (who let those people in, anyway?).

Check out this three-drink menu, designed for heat. When the sun sets, hit the scotch and cigars.

Serve these perfect party sips for the guests. For yourself? Don a camelback filled with scotch and tell everyone you're in training for the marathon — must stay hydrated! You will need it.

Yuzu-Watermelon Punch

Fresh watermelon, chopped into 1-inch cubes then frozen, plus wedges for garnish

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part simple syrup
• 1 part yuzu juice (available online or at most Asian markets)
• 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. Place frozen watermelon cubes in a punch bowl and fill with ice.
2. Combine vodka, simple syrup, yuzu and lemon juice together then pour into bowl.
3. Float watermelon wedges in the punch or set them next to serving glasses and garnish.
4. *Adjust the measurements for the size of your group. Start with 1 cup as the “part” measure for a group of 6 and increase to 2 cups if everyone will drink 2 drinks, or if you’ve got 12 people.

Mint Julep

• 3 ounces Buffalo Trace bourbon
• 1 sugar cube
• Mint leaves

1. Muddle mint leaves and sugar cube in a julep cup. Fill with ice and add bourbon. Garnish with a mint sprig.

We’re also sipping Matthiasson Napa Valley White Wine, chill a few bottles before the party.

Asian Fusion BBQ Party: Main, Salad, Side Dish, Dessert, Sips