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End of Summer Cocktails You’ll Want to Make Right Now: Kelly & Brooke’s Home Show Happy Hour

What better way to toast the end of summer than with a fresh, handcrafted cocktail?

Mixologists Kelly and Brooke took the stage at the 2025 Fall Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show over Labor Day Weekend. Their official Home Show Happy Hour brought the event to a new level as they shook up two crowd-pleasing drinks perfect for savoring the last days of summer. 

Whether you’re hosting friends, cooling off after a long day, or just looking to try something new, these cocktails are simple, fresh, and full of personality—perfect for any occasion.

The Caipirinha

A zesty mix of lime, sugar, and cachaça that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Crisp, bright, and perfectly balanced, it’s a go-to for anyone who loves a refreshing, no-fuss drink.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz of Cachaca (leblon)
  • .5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup

Shake well and pour over a glass of ice

The Strawberry Caipiroska

For a sweet spin, Brooke’s Strawberry Caipiroska swaps cachaça for vodka and muddles in fresh strawberries for a fruity kick. It’s light, vibrant, and a guaranteed hit at any happy hour.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz veil strawberry vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup

Add a few strawberries with ice to the shaker. Shake and strain over a glass of ice.

Both cocktails were a highlight of the weekend and showed just how fun, approachable, and versatile mixology can be.

✨ Try these recipes at home and tag us in your creations @FLHomeShows—because the only thing better than sipping a good cocktail is sharing it. Cheers! 🍓🍹

We’d like to thank our Live Culinary Experience Sponsors: Fuse Specialty Appliances, Lifetime Kitchen, Lioher, and Thermador.

The Home Design and Remodeling Shows in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach are some of the nation’s top Home Shows and Florida’s largest home events, bringing together design, lifestyle, and inspiration all under one roof.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: The Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show returns October 17 – 19 at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center.

See you there!

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