--- title: 5 Tasty Cocktail Drink Recipes Using Fresh Fruit & Citrus description: 5 Cocktail Recipes Using Homegrown Citrus & Fruit. Learn the best drink recipes to enjoy around your pool or for entertaining friends and family! image: https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Mar-02-2022-10-31-13-42-PM.png --- # 5 Tasty Cocktail Drink Recipes Using Fresh Fruit & Citrus By [Moon Valley Nurseries](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/author/moon-valley-nurseries) on June, 27 2023 [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/tag/landscape-tips) [Citrus and Fruit](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/tag/citrus-and-fruit) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/tag/tree-highlights) ### Topics - Select a Topic ### Stay up to date [SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/marketing-communication-sign-up) ##### Search The Blog [Back to main Blog](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) ###### Moon Valley Nurseries ![5 Tasty Cocktail Drink Recipes Using Fresh Fruit & Citrus For 2022](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Tasty%20Cocktail%20Drink%20Recipes%20Using%20Fresh%20Fruit%20%26%20Citrus%20For%202022.png?width=940&name=5%20Tasty%20Cocktail%20Drink%20Recipes%20Using%20Fresh%20Fruit%20%26%20Citrus%20For%202022.png) In this article, we will explore the most popular Moon Valley Nurseries fresh fruit cocktail recipes. Get ready for an explosion of flavor with the sweet and refreshing tang of fresh fruit straight from trees that can grow in your own landscape. It’s like having a tiki bar in your own backyard!  We'll give you detailed recipes for these tasty drinks as well as the wonderful trees that produce the fruit that makes these refreshments so desirable. For any questions about citrus or fruit trees, feel free to reach out to our nursery pros! We are always happy to provide information on trees and sustainable living.    ## A SIP OF SUMMER PARADISE [Moon Valley Peach Paradise Bellini](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/5-cocktail-recipes-using-homegrown-citrus-0#Be) [Moon Valley Mandarin Margarita ](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/5-cocktail-recipes-using-homegrown-citrus-0#marg) [Moon Valley Pomegranate Mule](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/5-cocktail-recipes-using-homegrown-citrus-0#mule) [Moon Valley Caribbean Sangria](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/5-cocktail-recipes-using-homegrown-citrus-0#san) --- ### ![Peach Bellini](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Peach%20Bellini.png?width=400&name=Peach%20Bellini.png)THE MOON VALLEY ### PEACH PARADISE BELLINI This tropical treat features some fresh peaches grown from our premium specimen peach trees. Take two peaches & blend them into a smooth puree, then let them chill for 1 hour. After chilled, add a pinch of sugar to your peach puree & your choice of champagne or sparkling wine. Finally, mix slowly to maintain the carbonation. All that’s left is sit back & enjoy!    Ingredients:  -[1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Peach](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/gold-variety-peach) - 4 oz of Champagne or Sparkling Wine - A Pinch of Sugar           --- ### ![Mandarin Margarita](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mandarin%20Margarita.png?width=400&name=Mandarin%20Margarita.png)THE MOON VALLEY ### MANDARIN MARGARITA Who doesn’t love a good margarita? Well, here’s one that sits a step above with its mouthwatering helping of fresh-squeezed lime juice, augmented by the unique flavor of mandarin oranges! We’ll use four limes & four mandarins straight off our citrus trees for this drink. Juice the limes and mandarins, & if you like a salted rim, prep the glass now. Combine the fresh fruit juice with triple sec & the tequila of your choice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain & serve fresh & cool on the rocks!   Ingredients:  - [4 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Limes](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/mexican-lime) - [4 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Mandarins](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/seto-satsuma-mandarin-orange) - 2 oz Tequila  - 1 oz Triple Sec       --- ### ![Pomegranate Mule](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pomegranate%20Mule.png?width=400&name=Pomegranate%20Mule.png)THE MOON VALLEY ### POMEGRANATE MULE The distinctive & classic mule, but with a summery tropical twist. Straight from the tree, clean & cut open a ripe pomegranate & juice it along with a fresh lime. Over ice, add the juice with ginger beer & vodka into a shaker. Shake thoroughly & pour into the signature copper mug. Top off with a splash of club soda & garnish with a lime wedge, mint leaves & pomegranate arils!    Ingredients:  - [1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Pomegranate](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/pomegranate)  - [1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Lime](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/mexican-lime#_ga=2.199748462.13802072.1618588388-633039618.1618588388) - 4 oz Ginger Beer - 2 oz Vodka - Splash of Club Soda         --- ### ![Caribbean Sangria](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Caribbean%20Sangria.png?width=400&name=Caribbean%20Sangria.png)THE MOON VALLEY ### CARIBBEAN SANGRIA This beauty is the pinnacle of cocktail paradise! This spin on a classic sangria uses a fresh peach, orange, lemon & two limes right from our trees. Chop the fruits to your desired size. Pour your favorite red wine & rum into a glass. Add in the chopped fruit & let chill for up to 2 hours. Garnish with an orange & peach slice and enjoy!    Ingredients:  - [1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Peach](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/gold-variety-peach)  - [1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Orange](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/navel-orange) - [1 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Lemon](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/meyer-lemon) - [2 Moon Valley Nurseries™ Limes](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/mexican-lime) - 3 oz Red Wine - 2 oz Rum     --- ![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/3-png-Mar-02-2022-08-59-40-32-PM.png) We hope you try all these delicious drink recipes and enjoy them as much as we do! For more information on the fruit and citrus trees to start your own backyard cocktail bar, check out our selection of the best fruit trees here! Be sure to check out our next article on bringing the tropics to your backyard where we talk about the best palms to create a tropical retreat in your landscape.     To get professional advice on designing your own orchard of fruit and citrus trees, or to begin forming your complete tropical landscape, schedule a consultation with our expert landscape designers. They love to create backyard paradises and are ready to help you imagine, design, and attain your dream yard!       Share On: [Previous Post](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/june-landscape-garden-tips-0) [Next Post](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/july-landscape-garden-tips) #### Submit a Comment ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moon Valley Nurseries", "url" : "https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/author/moon-valley-nurseries" }, "dateModified" : "2023-06-27T17:01:38.514Z", "datePublished" : "2023-06-27T17:01:38.000Z", "headline" : "5 Tasty Cocktail Drink Recipes Using Fresh Fruit & Citrus", "image" : [ "https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Mar-02-2022-10-31-13-42-PM.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/tennessee/5-cocktail-recipes-using-homegrown-citrus-0", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/jpg%20small%20for%20pdfs-1.jpg" }, "name" : "Moon Valley Nursery, Inc." } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Scottsdale", "addressRegion" : "AZ", "postalCode" : "85260", "streetAddress" : "14000 N Pima Rd Suite 150" }, "alternateName" : "MVN", "areaServed" : { "@type" : "GeoCircle", "geoMidpoint" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : "35.9058442", "longitude" : "-86.8042538" }, "geoRadius" : "300 mi" }, "description" : "Visit America's largest box tree grower with over 1,500 varieties of trees, palms and shrubs. 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