Cool down with a delicious homemade cocktail!

It’s summer time! And what better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold beverage? These cocktail recipes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are great for all types of summer occasions – from an outdoor soiree to just hanging out with a few friends. They’re easy to make and don’t require having a lot of ingredients on hand, so you can whip them up anytime, anywhere. Try one of these fun summer cocktail ideas to cool you off all season long:

Cucumber Sangria

One sip of this drink and you (and your friends) will be begging for seconds. A creamy and fruity blend of all your favorites, cucumber sangria is sure to be a hit with everyone you know. First, cut a small honeydew in half and remove the rind and seeds. Cut the melon, a seedless cucumber and one lime, into thin slices. Throw that all into a pitcher. Next, squeeze about 1/4 cup of lime juice and a 1/4 cup of honey into a small bowl. Add with the juice, along with 12 mint leaves, to the melon mixture. Lastly, add a whole bottle of Sauvignon blanc or other semi-dry white wine. Cover and chill it in the refrigerator for about two hours. When it’s ready, pour one liter of carbonated water on top and you’re all set! If serving at a party, a garnish of fresh mint should please those detail-oriented folks.

Peach Daiquiri

Impress your friends who have a sweet tooth with this peachy drink. Slice and peel three cups of fresh peaches (or frozen peaches work just fine), and combine it with 12-ounce can of frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, 1/4 cup of orange juice and two tablespoons of powdered sugar in a blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. As the blender is blending, gather two cups of ice cubes and gradually add them to the mixture. A sweet drink for a sweet occasion!

Gin Slush

Combine nine cups of water and two cups of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes. Next, remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool a bit. Then, slowly pour in one can of frozen orange juice concentrate and one can of frozen lemonade concentrate. Lastly, add two cups of your favorite gin and mix. Transfer the drink into a container and store in the fridge overnight. By the morning, you’ll have slushy goodness that you can scoop into a glass and top with lemon-lime soda, if you desire.

Blackberry and Bourbon Lemonade

If this doesn’t scream summer, nothing will. And with just four ingredients, making this refreshing cocktail couldn’t be easier. Measure out 1/4 cup of your favorite bourbon, 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of blackberry-rosemary syrup in a cocktail shaker, combined with some ice. Shake for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is chilled. Then just strain the drink into a glass, add some ice, and pour about 1/3 of a cup of sparkling lemonade on top. If you’d like, garnish with a blackberry or two that you can enjoy after the drink.

Minty Iced Tea

There’s nothing wrong with plain iced tea, but this unique take on the classic is to die for. Start by combining seven cups of water and two cups of sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about five minutes. Remove from the stove, and place eight orange-flavored tea bags and eight mint sprigs on the mixture. Let it sit for about five-10 minutes, then discard the bags and sprigs. Next, transfer the liquid into a heatproof bowl. Pour in another eight cups of water, two cups of orange juice and 3/4 lemon juice. Cover the tea and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours before serving. This drink is a sure-fire way to cool down on those particularly hot summer days! There’s nothing like a refreshing drink on a hot summer day, and these recipes will have you relaxing in no time. This article is presented by Maritime Chevy in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Sign up for the Bluefish Tournament!

Do you like to fish?

Do you like to watch other people fish?

Regardless of your fishing preferences, it is always a great feeling when you can support your community. Maritime Chevrolet is a sponsor of the upcoming Bluefish Tournament in Connecticut! Sign up sheets are available at our dealership, or you can call Ralph Cascella, Service Manager, to sign up as well! T-shirts are available to all who sign up at our dealership!

For more information, please contact Ralph Cascella at (203) 763-4662.

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If you follow Maritime Chevy on social media, or through our monthly newsletters, you’ve probably heard of the upcoming Corvette. Completely revolutionizing the game, the new Corvette boasts a powerplant that has never been seen before in its history: a midengine!

With certain configurations capable of up to 1000 horsepower, the new Corvette is basically as close as you can get to a supercar without the supercar price. Maritime Chevrolet is extremely excited for what is in store for with the new Corvette, and we are a part of a few dealerships authorized in accepting preorders!

Reserve yours TODAY by calling Josh Kestenbaum at 203-259-5221 or by visiting us here: https://www.maritimechevy.com/Next-Gen-Corvette

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The lazy days of summer do not give you permission to neglect your vehicle. In fact, after a long, harsh winter and tumultuous spring, your car desperately needs your attention to get ready to handle summer’s unique challenges of sun and heat as well as the demands of summer travel.According to AutoTrader.com writer Colin Ryan, the car maintenance tips below will help you and your car get ready for the open road quicker than you can say flip-flop.

Keep it clean

A dirty windshield can compromise visibility when the sun hits it, so you should regularly clean your windshield as well as the entire car. Nothing beats up a car’s paint job than hot sun rays, and the yuck from birds and insects will damage your vehicle’s exterior, too. After a thorough washing, a good-quality wax will help your car sparkle even more in the sun.

Stock summer essentials

Road trips and summer are best friends, so make sure your vehicle is stocked with summer essentials like water, snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, entertainment for the children, phone and tablet chargers, weather information, an emergency triangle, small tool kit and flashlight. A sunshade for the dash and/or shades for the rear windows will help keep the interior a little cooler in between activities. Number one on the road trip list, though, is a full check-up from an automotive professional especially if your car is due for a scheduled service or if your brakes seem iffy. If your serpentine belt shows signs of wear, cracks or gives up completely, add this fix to your service appointment.

Kick the tires

Tires should be on your radar all year long, but especially in summer make sure your tires are properly inflated, are not showing uneven wear or cracks and the tread is at the right depth. It’s also a good time to check the condition of the spare.

Check the air

Your car air filter takes a beating from the weather, and summer is a great opportunity to check its condition, clean it or replace it if necessary. Same goes for your windshield wipers-after surviving April’s showers, your wipers are probably due to be replaced.Keep it cool

The last thing you probably worried about this winter and spring was the working order of your car’s air conditioning. But summer heats up fast, and if your air conditioner is lacking in cooling power, it’s time for a check-up; it might have a leak which definitely requires the expertise of a mechanic. While thinking cool thoughts, take a second to check the coolant reservoir and how your car’s hoses are holding up-if they feel soft, it’s time for a change or fix.Test levels

Make sure your car’s fluids are at the right levels-windshield-washer, power-steering, brake and oil fluids are constantly being drained, and without the correct amount, your car is at risk for damage.By performing these suggested maintenance tips on your car, you will be on the right path for a summer of fun.This article is presented by Maritime Chevrolet located in Fairfield, CT.

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Experience different cultures with music, food and drinks!

In Connecticut we are very lucky to be able to experience such a wide and diverse amount of cultures from around the globe. You don’t have to travel far from home to be able to hear different languages, experience different food, and hear some amazing stories.

The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange aims to show the community all that each culture has to offer with a free festival! Experience music, dancing and cuisines from all over the world. The event will be held at Oyster Shell Park on July 6 from 11:00AM to 10:00PM Admission is free, but donations are always accepted.

For more information, please visit: https://norwalknice.org/

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Catch Your Own Fireflies!

It is not every night that you get to learn about fireflies, and get the opportunity to catch them! Audubon in Greenwich will be offering a brief exercise on these beautiful insects, with a night full of catching and housing them!

Make sure to bring your plastic jar with holes cut out in top to catch your own!! This event will be held on June 28th at 8:30PM at the Audubon Greenwich. For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/amp/cal/20190628/574039/firefly-night

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Keep up to date with Maritime Chevy!

We here at Maritime Chevrolet are always looking to incorporate the local community, and so we’ve done some thinking– let’s bring the community to us!

Every month we will be hosting various events and activities at our dealership. We will have ice cream events, dance lessons and demonstrations, and even professional cooking events!

Keep your eyes peeled for our newsletters and Facebook to stay in the know! If you have an event you would like to host at our dealership, please give us a call at (203) 763-4661 and ask for Joshua Kestenbaum!

See you here!

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6 Pool Games for Kids

Swimming in the pool is a source of entertainment for kids of all ages. While swimming by itself can be fun, consider planning some games for your young ones the next time you host a pool party or go on vacation. Here are a few that can start the party.

Octopus

Like a game of Red Rover, Octopus is the ultimate “get to the other side” game – in water. The game starts with one player as the octopus in the middle of the pool. All other players line up on one end of the pool. On “go,” they must swim to the other side and avoid being tagged by the octopus. If a player is tagged, he or she must join hands with the octopus and help the octopus tag more players in subsequent rounds. The game is played until there is only one player left – the winner. The winner then becomes the octopus in the next game. Volleyball

This game is really simple, as long as you have a volleyball net you can string across the pool and a volleyball to play with. From there, players divide into teams and play a simple game of volleyball from the water. Pirates

Gather up some diving sticks (an odd number is always best), and separate your players to various ends of the pool. Have them face away from the pool while you throw in the diving sticks, scattering them throughout the pool. Then, on your go, they can “walk the plank” by jumping in and collecting as many sticks (“buried treasure”) as they can. The one with the most booty wins! Yo ho! Invisible Bottle

Fill up a clear water bottle with water, and make sure it has a white/clear cap. Have all players line up along the pool, facing away. When they hear the bottle splash into the pool as you throw it in, that is their cue to turn around and jump in to find it. You’ll be surprised at how hard it can be to find once it reaches the bottom. Marco Polo

Marco Polo is a classic game named after the famous explorer. In this game, the player who is “it” closes his or her eyes (no peeking!) and shouts out, “Marco!” while wandering around the pool. Whenever “it” shouts Marco, players must respond by shouting at an equal volume, “Polo!” The “it” player must use sound cues to try to find and tag another player. The player to be tagged then becomes “it.” King of the Tube

Divide players into two teams. Each team must choose a “king” (or “queen”). The royalty players sit atop an inflatable tube. The opposing team then must try to knock the king off the tube by only touching the tube; no touching of the king is allowed. The first team to knock off the opposing king wins.

Safety

As always, make sure you exercise caution when swimming and playing games in any pool. Accidents happen, and by being safe and aware of others in a body of water. Should something occur, always make sure to call 911! This article is presented by Maritime Chevy in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Little League Sponsorship!

Maritime Chevrolet believes in giving back to the community. With that in mind we try to always find new ways of participating in the local events occurring in our communities.

This month our own Dave Walden, Sales Manager, with the help of several other staff and service members found themselves in the midst of the action in Fairfield’s National Little League organization.

We are so incredibly proud of the work that the men and women do outside of our dealership and we will always keep pushing them to make Fairfield a better place overall.

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Brewer’s Ball

Do you like trying new things? What about trying new beers? If so, on April 27, the Bad Son’s Brewing Company is sponsoring the Brewer’s Ball, a fantastic event that will have over 60 different new and exotic beers for you!

The event will be held from 12:00PM to 4:00PM in Derby and of course, you must be 21 year old to participate in the actual beer drinking festivities. Tickets are $25 online, and $35 at the gate. If being the designated driver is more your speed (Literally the funniest joke ever) tickets are only $10.00For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.smokeinthevalley.com.

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