While your friends are paying 25 bucks for a frosé at a rooftop bar, you can easily whip up three for the same price thanks to these easy summercocktail recipes (opens in new tab), ahead, that taste even better homemade. Think: Less calories, more saving, and an excellent excuse to useyour new bar cart (opens in new tab).
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Ketel One PopTails
10 oz Ketel One Vodka
24 oz Lime Club Soda
Juice of lemons
10 Popsicle Molds
1/2 cup Strawberries
1/2 cup Orange Slices (Peaches)
1/2 cup Pineapple
1/2 cup Cucumber
1/2 cup Blueberry
1/2 cup Blackberries
Directions:
Pour all tonic soda, lemon juice, and Ketel One Vodka into pitcher. Stir well. Place ½ cup of fruit into each mold (one mold with strawberry only, one orange mold with oranges only, etc). Then equally pour soda and vodka mix across popsicle molds. Place in freezer for 4-6 hours.
Courtesy of Ketel One
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Peach Sangria
Ingredients:
1 peach, sliced
½ orange, sliced
¾ cup peach brandy
1 bottle white wine, chilled
4 cupsSparkling Ice Classic Lemonade (opens in new tab)
Directions:
Place peaches, oranges, cranberries, and brandy in a pitcher then lightly muddle. Add wine andSparkling Ice Classic Lemonade (opens in new tab)and stir. Serve over ice and garnish with a peach slice.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
3/71
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Tropical Orchard Punch
Ingredients:
3 bottles Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1 cup White Rum
0.5 cup Peach Nectar
1.5 cups Passion Fruit Juice
0.5 cup Lime Juice
0.5 cup Vanilla Syrup
10 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a punch bowl with ice and stir to combine. Garnish with peach and apple slices.
Courtesy of Angry Orchard mixologist partner Jeremy Oertel
4/71
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Summer Sunset
Ingredients:
2 oz Milagro Blanco Tequila
.75 oz Elderflower
.75 Pamplemousse
.75 Lime Juice
Club Soda
Directions:
In a tin with ice, combine all ingredients excluding the club soda and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a salt rimmed glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel.
Courtesy of Inigo Salazar, Beverage Director at Bodega Negra
5/71
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Blueberry Fields Forever
Ingredients:
2 oz. The Botanist Gin
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
¼ cup Fresh Blueberries
2 oz. Tonic Water
Directions:
Add The Botanist Gin, Fresh Lime Juice and Fresh Muddle Blueberries into a shaker. Gently muddle. Add ice and shake. Fine strain over ice into a Highball glass and top with Tonic Water. Garnish with Fresh Mint and Blueberries.
Courtesy of The Botanist Gin
6/71
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Red Pepper Mary
Ingredients:
2 oz Cold-pressed red pepper juice
1 oz Cucumber juice
.5 oz Simple.5oz Lemon juice
1.5 oz Tequila blanco or mezcal (if you prefer smoky-style drinks)
Directions:
Build, shake, pour over ice.
Courtesy of Carmine DiGiovanni, Corporate Chef, David Burke Tavern
7/71
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Pineapple Aperitif Spritzer
Ingredients:
6 oz Stella Artois Stritzer
.75 oz vodka
.75 oz Italian aperitif
2 pineapple chunks
1 mint sprig
1 orange wheel
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle pineapple chunks and mint. Add vodka, Italian aperitif, and shake over ice. Strain into a glass. Top with Stella Artois Spritzer. Garnish with an orange wheel.
Courtesy of Stella Artois
8/71
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Surf Lodge’s Custom Grey Goose and Soda
Ingredients:
1 part Grey Goose
2 part soda water
Drop of lemongrass, pineapple, and grapefruit essences
Fresh mint and dehydrated lemon wheel to garnish
Directions:
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour into chilled can with ice.
Courtesy of Grey Goose available atSurf Lodge (opens in new tab)
9/71
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My Kind of Paloma
Ingredients:
1.5oz Ilegal Mezcal
.5oz Italicus
.75oz Fresh lime juice
.25oz Agave syrup
Grapefruit Soda
Pink Sea Salt
Directions:
Rim glass with Pink Sea salt. Add mezcal, Italicus, and lime juice to a shaker and short shake with a few Ice cubes. Strain into Highball glass filled with Ice cubes and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
Courtesy of The Miami Beach EDITION'sMatador Room (opens in new tab)
10/71
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Bee Well
Ingredients:
2 oz. The Botanist Gin
.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.25 oz. Honey
¼ teaspoon Turmeric
4 oz. Ginger Kombucha
Directions:
Add The Botanist Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey and Turmeric into a shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain over ice in a Rocks glass. Garnish with a Fresh Lemon Peel.
Courtesy of The Botanist Gin
11/71
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Grey Goose East Breeze
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Grey Goose
1oz St-Germain
.75oz fresh lemon juice
.5oz fresh blackberry puree
Directions:
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into a coup or martini glass. Garnish with mint sprig.
Courtesy of Grey Goose available atSurf Lodge (opens in new tab)
12/71
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Prosecco Slushee
Ingredients:
4 Limes
2 Lemons
¼ cup St. Germain
½ Bottle Prosecco
1 BottleStrawberry Watermelon Sparkling Ice (opens in new tab)
Mint, for garnish
Directions:
In a blender, add the juice of 4 limes, juice of 2 lemons, St. Germain, Prosecco, and Strawberry Watermelon Sparkling Ice. Add 3 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
13/71
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Barry’s Does Tequila (B.D.T.)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Coconut Water
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Agave
1 Dash Cayenne
Directions:
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lemon juice, coconut water, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a rocks glass with ice. Add a dash of cayenne.
Courtesy ofBarry’s Bootcamp (opens in new tab)andTequila Don Julio (opens in new tab)
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BACARDÍ Lime and Soda
Ingredients:
2 parts BACARDĺ Lime Flavored Rum
4 parts Soda
Lime wheel
Directions:
Pour ingredients over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Courtesy of Bacardi
15/71
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Pomegranate Hibiscus Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 cups brewed hibiscus tea, chilled
¼ cup Pomegranate Seeds
1 ½ oz Gin4 ozPomegranate Blueberry Sparkling Ice (opens in new tab)
Edible Flowers
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle pomegranate seeds and gin for a few seconds. Add sparkling ice and lightly shake. Place hibiscus cubes into a tall glass and strain Sparkling Ice mixture over. Garnish with an edible flower.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
16/71
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Lannister
Ingredients:
1½ parts BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho
½ parts Grand Marnier
¼ parts Crème de Cassis
¾ parts Homemade Raspberry-Dark Chocolate Puree
Directions:
Mix and enjoy.
Courtesy of Hermant Pathak of Junoon in NYC
17/71
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Berry’s Bootcamp
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz Strawberry, Raspberry and Blueberry-Infused Agave Nectar
Directions:
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and berry agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a rocks glass.
Courtesy ofBarry’s Bootcamp (opens in new tab)andTequila Don Julio (opens in new tab)
18/71
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Mezcal Carrot Ginger Spritz
Ingredients:
3 oz Carrot Juice
1 oz GrapefruitSparkling Ice (opens in new tab)
1 oz Ginger Liqueur1 oz Mezcal
Pinch of Salt
Carrot Greens, for garnish
Directions:
In an ice filled cocktail shaker, combine carrot juice, Grapefruit Sparkling Ice, ginger liqueur, mezcal, and salt. Shake to combine and strain into a glass. Garnish with carrot greens and serve.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
19/71
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Margarita Al Pastor
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
2/3 oz Orange Liqueur
2/3 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz Cooked Pineapple Juice
5 sprigs Cilantro Hibiscus Salt*
*Hibiscus Salt: 2 parts dried Hibiscus flowers, 1 part fine salt, 1 part white sugar, 1/2 part confectioner’s sugar
Directions:
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and cooked pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a double old-fashioned glass with hibiscus salt rim over fresh ice. Garnish with cilantro.
Courtesy of Mica Rousseau of Mexico City
20/71
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Lemon Rosemary Cocktail
Ingredients:
3 sprigs Rosemary
1 750ml bottle Tequila
Sparkling Ice Lemonade
Directions:
Place rosemary in the tequila bottle and allow to sit for at least 24 hours.In an ice filled rocks glass, combine 1 ½ oz tequila with Lemonade Sparkling Ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
21/71
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Chandon POM Spritz
Ingredients:
3 oz. Chandon Rosé
1 oz. Belvedere Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed)
Garnish: Pomegranate pearls and rosemary sprig
Glassware: Wine glass
Directions:
Shake all ingredients except Chandon in a shaker tin. Strain into glassware with ice and top with Chandon. Stir the glass. Garnish with pomegranate pearls and rosemary sprig.
Courtesy of Chandon
22/71
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Pêche d'Ange
Ingredients:
2 oz Angels Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
.5 oz Giffard Pêche de Vigne
.5 oz Simple Syrup
4 Dashes Fee Brothers Peach Bitters
Directions:
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Strain over fresh ice into a lowball glass. Garnish with an expressed orange peel or dehydrated peach ring.
Courtesy ofThe French Room (opens in new tab)Head Bartender Morgan Moore
23/71
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Purple Rain
Ingredients:
Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Vodka
1.5 bar spoons of violette liqueur
0.5 oz of yellow chartreuse
1/4 oz of lemon juice Egg whites
Directions:
Combine the infused vodka with all the ingredients. Dry shake with egg to break up the protein. Fine strained and serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with a pea flower.
Courtesy of Cafe Clover Head Bartender Kyle Sheridan
24/71
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BACARDÍ Lime Mojito
Ingredients:
2 parts BACARDÍ Lime Flavored Rum
4 Lime Wedges
6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
2 tbsp Caster Sugar
1 part Club Soda
1 Sprig of fresh mint
Directions:
Add the lime wedges, sugar and mint leaves, and gently muddle until the limes release juice. Add BACARDÍ Lime Flavored Rum and mix the ingredients with a bar spoon. Fill with crushed ice and stir once again. Add club soda and garnish with mint.
Courtesy of Bacardi
25/71
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Blossom Berry
Ingredients:
3 oz. Baileys Almande
1/8 oz. Orange Blossom Water
2 drops Vanilla Extract
1 oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Lemon Juice
3 Strawberries, halved
Strawberry, for garnish
Directions:
Combine Baileys Almande, orange blossom water, vanilla extract, simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberries, and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour contents into glass. Garnish with strawberry.
Courtesy of Mixologist Jane Danger
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Raspberry Floater
Ingredients:
Raspberry Sherbet/Gelato
4 oz. Champagne
Blackberries, for garnish
Raspberry TeaSparkling Ice
Directions:
Pour chilled champagne into chilled large coupe glass. Add small scoop of raspberry sherbet/gelato. Top with Raspberry Tea Sparkling Ice. Garnish with some blackberries.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
27/71
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Aperol Spritz
Ingredients:
1 part Aperol
2 parts Sparkling White Wine
3 parts Q Club Soda
Directions:
Build cocktail over ice in a tall collins glass or white wine glass. Garnish with an orange twist
Courtesy of Q Club Soda
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Cherry Smash
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Rémy Martin 1738®
1 oz. Cointreau
.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Fresh Cherries (pitted/halved)
Dash of Simple Syrup
Directions:
Muddle cherries in simple syrup in bottom of cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
Courtesy ofRémy Martin
29/71
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Aloe Can You Go
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Blanco Tequila
.75 oz. Chareau
.5 oz. Liquid Alchemist Tamarind
.5 oz. Curaçao*
.5 oz. Lemon
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a shaker tin, add ice and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a wand of fresh lavender.
*Prepare house curaçao, 1:1 grand mariner and simple syrup
Courtesy of Jesse Ross at the Sycamore Den
30/71
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Baewatch
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Mezcal
.5 oz. Aperol
.5 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz. Pink Peppercorn-Cucumber Cordial*
Pinch of Salt
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a shaker tin, add ice and shake. Strain over ice in a double rocks glass and garnish with cucumber slice and grapefruit wedge.
*Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan to make simple syrup. Reduce to low heat and add a small handful of pink peppercorns. Cook on low heat until flavorful. Let syrup cool. For cold infusion, incorporate two diced cucumbers and let syrup sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain through a chinois.
Courtesy of Jesse Ross at the Sycamore Den
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The Lushy Machine
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Four Pillars Gin
.75 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.5 oz. Red Wine Syrup
2-3 Strawberries
Directions:
Place all in machine or in a blender with 2 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Garnish with 3-4 dashes angostura bitters, mint, fruit, whatever!
*Simmer 2 cups red wine with 1 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 clove, and 3 cardamom pods for 15-20 minutes, until syrupy.
Served at Mother's Ruin
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Cognac Blackberry Julep
Ingredients:
2 oz. Rémy Martin 1738®
.5 oz. Simple Syrup
6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
3 Blackberries (halved)
Directions:
Lightly muddle Blackberries and mint in Simple Syrup in the bottom of a Snifter. Add Cognac and crushed ice. Swizzle to chill and combine. Garnish with a bunch of fresh mint sprigs.
Courtesy ofRémy Martin
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6100 Frosé
Ingredients:
1 oz. VDKA 6100
2 oz. Rose Wine
1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Peach Schnaps
Directions:
Combine ingredients, add ice and blend on high until smooth. Serve in wine glass and garnish with rose petals.
Served at The Chester
34/71
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Island Time
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Baileys Almande
1/2 oz. Zacapa Rum
1 1/2 oz. Vita Coco® Coconut Water
1 1/4 oz. Cinnamon Syrup
1 oz. Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Slice and Flower, for Garnish
Directions:
Combine Baileys Almande, Vita Coco coconut water, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, and pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a glass or hollowed out pineapple over fresh ice. Top with Zacapa rum. Garnish with pineapple slice and flower.
Courtesy of Mixologist Jane Danger
35/71
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Best Damn Porch Sipper
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Spiced Rum
¾ oz. Crème de Peche
¾ oz. Lemon Juice
2 Dashes Allspice Dram
2 oz. BEST DAMN Cream Soda
Orange Slice, for garnish
Directions:
Combine Rum, Crème de Peche, lemon juice, and dashes of all-spiced dram in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a large old fashioned glass. Top with BEST DAMN Cream Soda and garnish with an orange slice.
Courtesy of BEST DAMN Cream Soda
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A Taste of Honey
Ingredients:
2 oz. Virginia Black
3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Honey Syrup (combined with 1/2 oz. water)
Grapefruit Peel
Grapefruit Twist, for garnish
Directions:
Combine ingredients into shaker tin with ice. Shake well and strain over fresh ice into a double rocks glass.
Courtesy of Virginia Black
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Banana Beach
Ingredients:
3 oz. Baileys Almande
2 oz. Coconut Puree
1/2 oz. Agave Syrup
1 1/2 Bananas
Banana Slices and Grated Nutmeg, for garnish
Directions:
Combine Baileys Almande, coconut puree, agave syrup, bananas, and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour contents into glass. Garnish with banana slices and nutmeg.
Courtesy of Mixologist Jane Danger
38/71
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Peach Bellini
Ingredients:
3 oz. Prosecco DOC
2 oz. Fresh Peach Puree
Peach Wedge, for garnish
Directions:
Garnish with a peach wedge and serve in a flute.
Courtesy of Prosecco DOC
39/71
(Image credit: G.H. Mumm)
The MUMM Trifecta
Ingredients:
4 oz. G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne
1/4 oz. Sage Infused Honey Syrup*
5 Mint Leaves
3-4 Lavender Buds
5 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
Crushed Ice
Mint Leaves and Fresh Lavender, for garnish
Directions:
Add the mint, lavender, champagne and honey syrup into a shaker and muddle. Strain into the glassware of your choice. Top with a mountain of crushed ice and add the angostura bitters on top of the ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lavender sprig.
Courtesy of G.H. Mumm
40/71
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Germain's Escape
Ingredients:
1.7 fl.oz. Vodka
0.5 fl.oz. St. Germain
Bundaberg Lemon Lime & Bitters
0.8 fl.oz. Lime
2 x dashes Angostura Bitters
Sprig of Mint, for garnish
Directions:
Combine ingredients into shaker. Shake, then strain into a sling glass and top with Bundaberg Lemon Lime & Bitters. Add crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Courtesy of Bundaberg
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Peach Ginger Spritz
Ingredients:
2 oz. Purus Vodka
¾ oz. Créme de Peche
¾ oz. Ginger Syrup
2 oz. Prosecco DOC
Directions:
Mix into a white wine glass and garnish with sprinkle of ginger flakes.
Courtesy of Purus Vodka and Prosecco DOC
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Jalisco Buck
Ingredients:
2 oz. Avión Silver
.75 oz. Ginger Syrup
.50 oz. Fresh Lemon
1 oz. Pineapple
Angostura Bitters
Club Soda, to top
Directions:
Combine all. Shake hard until cold. Pour over fresh ice into a rocks glass and garnish with peel.
Courtesy of Avión
43/71
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Spiced Mai Tai
Ingredients:
2 oz. Rum
1/2 tsp. Jasmine
1/4 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks
2 Ginger Pieces
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice
1 tsp. Grenadine
Directions:
Add rum, jasmine, ginger, and chunks of pineapple to glass; muddle and let sit for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and add pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine. Serve in a hurricane glass.
Note: In place of jasmine and ginger, you can use Urban Accents'Rum Cocktail Infusions (opens in new tab).
Courtesy of Jim Dygas, Chief Flavorista atUrban Accents (opens in new tab)
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Tangerine Cosmo
Ingredients:
2 oz. Tropicana Tangerine Lemonade
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/4 oz. Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Cranberry Juice
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass rimmed with pink sugar. Garnish with an orange twist.
Courtesy of Tropicana
45/71
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Grass is Greener
Ingredients:
1.5 Parts Absolut Citron
1 Part Wheatgrass
.5 Parts Lime
.25 Parts Agave Nectar
2-3 Mint Leaves
Watermelon Radish, for garnish
Directions:
Shake all ingredients and strain into a short rocks glass with no ice. Garnish with a sliced watermelon radish.
Courtesy of Absolut Lime
46/71
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Sparkling Tangerine Mojito
Ingredients:
1 oz. Tangerine Juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
2 tsp. of Sugar
10 Mint Leaves
1 ½ oz. White Rum
Sparkling Ice Essence of Tangerine
Directions:
Place the mint leaves into a Collins glass and pour the lime and tangerine juice over it. Add the sugar then muddle lightly. Add ice and rum then stir, and top with Sparkling Ice Essence of Tangerine. Garnish with a mint sprig and tangerine wedge.
Courtesy of Sparkling Ice
47/71
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Smoky Pomegranate
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® 10 Year Old
1/2 part Pineapple Rum
3/4 part Lime Juice
3/4 Simple Syrup
Barspoon Pomegranate Molasses
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Courtesy of Brooklyn bartender Ivy Mix
48/71
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Tangerine Margarita
Ingredients:
3 ox. TROPICANA® Tangerine Lemonade
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Tequila
Instructions:
Prep a rocks glass by rimming it with citrus salt. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into glass over ice. Garnish with a fresh citrus wheel.
Courtesy of Tropicana
49/71
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Ginger Sparkler
Ingredients:
2 oz. White Rum
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Ginger Syrup
Sparkling Wine
Directions:
Shake and pour rum, lime juice, and ginger syrup over sparkling wine.
Courtesy ofBlu on Park (opens in new tab)
50/71
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Imperial Blue
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts SVEDKA Blue Raspberry
1 1/2 parts Black Tea
3/4 part Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 part Simple Syrup
1 part Sparkling Wine
3 Raspberries
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the raspberries then combine remaining ingredients (except sparkling wine). Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling wine and stir. Garnish with raspberries and loose black tea.
Courtesy of SVEDKA
51/71
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Lavender Honey Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
1 oz. Tropicana Watermelon
1 1/2 oz. Gin
2 oz. Tonic Water
1/2 oz. Lavender Honey Syrup*
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except tonic water in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir. Pour into ice-filled Collins glass and top with tonic water.
*Combine 1 cup honey, 1 cup water, and 1 tsp. dried lavender in saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Courtesy of Tropicana
52/71
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El Jefe
Ingredients:
2 oz. Blue Nectar Reposado Extra Blend Tequila
1 oz. Grand Marnier
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a margarita glass over rocks. Garnish with pineapple slice.
Courtesy of Chad Hotchkiss of Jose O'Shea's
53/71
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Smoking Rose Paloma
Ingredients:
5 parts Q Drinks Grapefruit Soda
2 parts Montelobos Mezcal
3/4 part Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 part Rose Simple Syrup
Grapefruit Slice, for garnish
Flower Ice* (optional)
Directions:
Add all liquid ingredientsexceptQ Drinks Grapefruit Soda into a shaker. Shake well to help dilute the cocktail a bit since the ice in the glass won't melt as fast. Remove the glass from the freezer. Strain into the glass. Top with the Grapefruit Soda and stir. Garnish with grapefruit slice.
*Fill a glass 1/4 the way full with water. Add rose petals. Prop on its side in the freezer, making sure it doesn't spill. Let freeze completely before using. This is an optional step, if you are looking to make a drink ASAP (we all have those days), just add regular ice to the glass. But if you do take the time for this step, it makes one pretty cocktail!
By Ashley Conwayfor Q Drinks
54/71
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Swizzle with Cassis
Ingredients:
2 Parts Absolut Lime
1 Part Fresh Lime Juice
.5 Parts Agave Nectar
1 Part Crème de Cassis
LimeWheel, for garnish
Directions:
Swizzle ingredients except cassis in a highball. Pour cassis on top.
Courtesy of Absolut Lime
55/71
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Mystic Marvel
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Casamigos Tequila
.1 oz. Prickly Pear Purée
.75 oz. Agave
.75 oz. Lime Juice
Turmeric Salt Half Rim, Lime Wheel, Blue Cocktail Umbrella, for garnish
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a shake and add a little fresh lime to brighten up the cocktail and turmeric salt to add an herbal saltiness that also has all the health benefits of turmeric.
Courtesy of Drew Sweeney, Beverage Director forFISHBOWL at Dream Midtown (opens in new tab)
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Citrus and Jalapeño Margarita
Ingredients:
1/4-1/2 of a Jalapeño, sliced (depending how spicy you like it.)
1 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro
6 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tbsp. Confectioner's Sugar
16 oz. Tequila
8 oz. Orange Liqeuer
Directions:
Place the jalapeño slices, cilantro, lime juice, confectioner's sugar, tequila, and orange liquor into a blender. Puree until the contents is smooth and all chunks are gone. Serve on the rocks with a salted rim.
Note: In place of the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and confectioner's sugar, you can use Urban Accents'Tart and Spicy Jalapeño Lemonade Mix (opens in new tab)as the margarita base and just add the tequila and orange liquor.
Courtesy of Jim Dygas, Chief Flavorista atUrban Accents (opens in new tab)
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(Image credit: Avra Madison)
Mykonos Breeze
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Absolut Elyx Vodka
1/2 parts Velvet Falernum
1 oz. Passionfruit Puree
1/2 parts Lemon Juice
1/4 parts Agave
1 Dash of Angostura
Directions:
Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
Courtesy of Keith Nelson, Beverage Director atAvra Madison (opens in new tab)
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(Image credit: Getty Images/Foodcollection RF)
No. 209 Gin White Lady
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. No. 209 Gin
1/2 oz. Lemon
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1 bar spoon of Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Directions:
Shake vigorously with ice until frothy white. Stain and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with edible flower.
Courtesy of No. 209
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(Image credit: Belvedere)
Belvedere Very Mary
Ingredients:
45 ml. Belvedere Bloody Mary
80 ml. Tomato Juice
15 ml. Merlot
7.5 ml. Worcestershire Sauce
2 drops Tabasco
Dash Simple Syrup
Dash Celery Bitters
Directions:
Roll all ingredients with cubed ice and strain into a small stemless wine glass or rocks glass.
Courtesy of Belvedere
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(Image credit: Tequila Avión)
Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients:
11/2 oz. Tequila Avión
3/4 oz. Cointreau Orange liqueur
1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
1/2 oz. Fresh Sour Mix
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients with ice. Shake and strain. Best served over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.
Courtesy of Tequila Avión
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(Image credit: Getty Images/Jack Andersen)
BY "Cool"aid
Ingredients:
1 oz. Absolut Citron
1 oz. Lillet
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
3 Raspberries
Directions:
Shake with ice and strain over ice.
Courtesy of The Backyard at W Los Angeles-Westwood
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(Image credit: Chambord)
La Societé
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Chambord-Flavored Vodka
1/2 oz. Lemon juice
1/2 oz. Agave Syrup
5 Blueberries
2 to 4 Blackberries
Directions:
Muddle berries and add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over crushed ice into a tall glass. Garnish with berries.
Courtesy of Chambord
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(Image credit: Getty Images/YinYang)
Wild Cosmo
Ingredients:
2 parts Absolut Wild Tea
1 1/2 parts Cranberry Juice
1/2 part Orange Liqueur
Directions:
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass.
Courtesy of Absolut
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(Image credit: Getty Images/Jack Andersen)
Leblon Caipirinha
Ingredients:
2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
1/2 Lime, cut into wedges
2 tsp. Superfine Sugar or 1 oz. Simple Syrup
Directions:
Muddle the lime and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add Leblon Cachaça. Shake well and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Courtesy of Leblon Cachaca
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(Image credit: Getty Images/Emoke Szabo)
Lemon Mojito
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts BACARDI LIMON
12 fresh Spearmint Leaves
½ Lime, sliced
2 Tbsp. Simple Syrup (or 4 Tbsp sugar)
Top with Club Soda
Directions:
Muddle mint leaves and lime in a tall glass. Cover with simple syrup and fill glass with ice. Add Bacardi Limón and club soda, stir well. Garnish glass with lime wedge and sprigs of mint.
Courtesy of Jacob Liquor
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(Image credit: Getty Images/Paul Poplis)
White Greenhouse Sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle Portocolo Rioja
3 oz. Applejack
2 oz. Pearl Plum Vodka
1/2 Lemon
1/2 Lime
1 Orange
1 Nectarine
1 Green Apple
3 Tblsp. of Sugar
Herbs (lavender, sage, apple mint, pineapple mint, and grapefruit mint)
Directions:
Thinly slice all the fruit. Heat herbs with wine to release the oils. Add ingredients together and steep for at least 24 hours. Garnish with lemon, lime, and orange slices.
Courtesy of Dave Greekwood of Summer Winter
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(Image credit: Getty Images)
Dina Mita
Ingredients:
2 Parts Milagro Reposado
3/4 Parts Agave Nectar*
1 Part Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tangerine (Cubed)
1 Tarragon Sprig
Directions:
Muddle fruit and herbs in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish cocktail with a tangerine wedge and tarragon sprig. *Can substitute with symple syrup
Courtesy of Milagro Tequila
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Elderberry Ale
Ingredients:
4 oz. Biotta Elderberry Juice
8 oz. Ginger Ale
2 tbs. Grenadine
Directions:
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes (serve chilled optional). Take the tall glass and combine ingredients listed above with a mixing spoon.Garnish with fresh mint or lime (to taste).
Courtesy of Biotta Juice
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(Image credit: Getty Images)
Cherry Noir
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts GREY GOOSE® Cherry Noir 1 ½
3 ½ parts Cola
½ part Grenadine
Patrón
Directions:
Fill glass slightly above rim with cubed ice. Pour ingredients in order listed to 1/2 inch from top of glass and stir. Add soda straw and garnish with a cherry.
Courtesy of Grey Goose
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(Image credit: Izze)
Peachy Keen
Ingredients:
3 oz. Izze Sparkling Peach Juice
4 Orange Slices
3 1/4 oz. Amontillado Sherry
Ice
Fresh Blackberries, Raspberries, Mint for garnish
Directions:
Add orange slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and amontillado sherry and shake well. Strain over fresh ice and add IZZE Sparkling Juice–Peach. Garnish with blackberries, raspberries, and mint.
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(Image credit: Absolut)
Lime Basil
Ingredients:
2 Parts Absolut Lime
1 Part Fresh Lime
3-4 Large Basil Leaves, for garnish
.75 Parts Simple Syrup
Directions:
Lightly muddle basil, add ingredients, then shake and strain over fresh ice.
Courtesy of Absolut Lime
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FAQs
Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes You Can Make at Home? ›
One of the most iconic summer cocktails is the mojito! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and perfectly balanced with lime, rum and fresh mint.
What is the most popular summer alcoholic drink? ›One of the most iconic summer cocktails is the mojito! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and perfectly balanced with lime, rum and fresh mint.
What is the drink of the summer? ›An alcoholic spin on the classic Shirley Temple, the Dirty Shirley is a cocktail traditionally made with vodka, lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, grenadine (which gives it that show stopping color), and a maraschino cherry.
What is a hot girl summer drink? ›Making The Hot Girl Summer Cocktail Recipe
1 oz Tequila Blanco. 2 oz Orange Juice. 2 oz Guava Juice. 2 oz Club Soda.
What is summer cocktail attire? For a summer wedding with cocktail attire, opt for light and airy fabrics such as chiffon, linen, or organza. A floral maxi dress, a pastel midi or knee-length dress, as well as a jumpsuit, are all great options.
What do you serve at a summer cocktail party? ›Some tried-and-true cocktail party foods such as crostini and crudités or cut veggies and crackers with a homemade dip like cauliflower hummus are perfect. Even something as simple as a platter of cheese, crackers, and cut fruit will be appreciated by guests.
What drink do they drink on Summer House? ›Fans of the Bravo reality show, Summer House, have probably already heard of Loverboy, a line of sparkling hard teas, spritzes and canned cocktails created by cast member Kyle Cooke.
What is the best drink during hot summer days? ›- These watermelon and gin slushies are just made for summer weekends. ...
- Iced tea. ...
- Grilled watermelon, ink gin and mint cocktail. ...
- Strawberry and orange spritz. ...
- Pomegranate, vodka and violet granita. ...
- Orange and basil Pimms. ...
- Rhubarb spritz. ...
- Lime aperol spritz.
- Orange Breeze Mocktail.
- Watermelon Agua Fresca.
- Iced Chocolaccino.
- Strawberry-Coconut Water Slush.
- Pomegranate Sangria.
- Pink Paradise Punch.
- Moscow Mule.
Cool, clean fresh water is the best choice for hydration; if plain water bores you, the addition of lemon slices, cucumber slices, or ice cubes may help. Green tea is also a tasty, refreshing twist on plain water that adds flavor without sugar or salt.
What is a good poolside drink? ›
- Cucumber Margarita. The only thing more refreshing than a margarita is one made with cucumbers. ...
- Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos. Strawberries sweeten these mojitos. ...
- Brewsky Sangria. ...
- Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño. ...
- Rum & Tonic. ...
- Strawberry-Basil-Balsamic Daiquiri. ...
- Watermelon-Tequila Cocktail.
1. Margarita. The classic Margarita cocktail has been one of the most popular cocktails in America for years and still remains on top.
What is a classic hot and sassy cocktail? ›Hot & sassy cocktail! 1 1/2 Southern Comfort Pepper, 1 part Mango Liquor, 1 part sours, lime wheel.
Is summer cocktail a dress code? ›Traditionally, “cocktail” equals mini hemlines while black tie means floor-sweeping maxis, but the summer season means dress codes are a little more fluid. Suiting – nothing too “business casual”, think: linens and cottons – smart separates and jumpsuits are acceptable, too.
What is the Corvette summer drink? ›Place two cubes of ice and a piece of grapefruit zest in each glass. Pour in 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1/3 grapefruit juice, and a teaspoon of ginger-lime syrup into each glass. Stir and serve with a slice of lime for garnish.
What is dress code day cocktail? ›As a general guide, 'cocktail' means no jeans and no sneakers. You want dress chinos or suit pants, a button-up shirt or suit shirt, and probably a blazer or suit jacket. Ties are optional, but recommended, and your footwear should look sharp and polished.
What is cozy cocktail attire? ›Essentially, it means you should dress in relatively formal clothing—but not too formal. It's kind of an in-between place, if you will. Think: mini and midi dresses that are chic and polished, suiting that's a bit more tailored, and footwear that feels elevated (literally, if you're wearing heels).
What is cocktail dress code for ladies? ›A cocktail dress for women is typically a semi-formal dress that is worn for evening events like cocktail parties, weddings, or other special occasions. Party dresses in fabrics like silk, lace, or chiffon are classic choices for cocktail events as it is knee-length or shorter.
What do you serve at a casual cocktail party? ›- Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip. ...
- Bacon and Date Appetizer. ...
- Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puffs. ...
- Chef John's Crab Rangoon. ...
- Blue Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms. ...
- Coconut Shrimp I. ...
- Breaded Toasted Ravioli. ...
- Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies.
- Select cocktail glasses. ...
- Make a list of supplies and stock up. ...
- Hire a bartender. ...
- Turn bartending into entertainment. ...
- Save time with make-ahead snacks. ...
- Plan an introvert-friendly event. ...
- Don't be afraid to keep it casual.
What do you drink in cool weather? ›
- Boozy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Hot Cocoa. ...
- Traditional Wassail With a Modern Twist. ...
- Maple Nut Goodie Cocktail. ...
- Old Fashioned: Some Like It Hot. ...
- Hot Buttered Bourbon. ...
- Blood Orange Hot Toddy. ...
- Hot White Russian With Salted Caramel Rim.
- Rum. Intermediate. Mojito. View recipe.
- Peach Schnapps. Beginner. Peach Metro. ...
- Gin. Beginner. Alabama Slammer. ...
- Peach Schnapps. Beginner. Peach Schnapps & Lemonade. ...
- Vodka. Advanced. Vodka Rickey. ...
- Peach Schnapps. Beginner. Peach Schnapps & Orange Juice. ...
- Gin. Intermediate. Aviation. ...
- Whisky. Intermediate. Angus Collins.
Well drinks are simple mixed drinks, sometimes known as house drinks, that are often a combination of one or two liquors and a soft drink. They are made with the bar's least expensive alcohols, or well liquors.
What hot drink to start the day? ›If you prefer drinking hot beverages in the morning, go with a matcha latte, green tea, or ginger tea. These drinks will provide you with plenty of antioxidants that will help to maintain a healthy immune system. Plus, coffee and ginger work very well for improving metabolism.
What is the best drink for everyone? ›Water is essential for your body. It prevents dehydration, constipation, and kidney stones. Plus, with no calories, it's the best beverage for your waistline. If you add 1 to 3 cups of water a day to your diet, you could end up taking in less fat, salt, sugar, and up to 200 fewer calories per day.
What is a really refreshing drink? ›If you're looking for colorful, fresh, fruit drinks that are refreshing and perfect for summer, here are four homemade drink ideas: Strawberry Limeade, Summer Melon Sorbet Floats, Homemade Raspberry Vanilla Soda, and Cantaloupe Agua Fresca.
Is alcohol good on a hot day? ›Alcohol also makes you sweat more. The combination of sweating more in the heat, and going to the toilet more, means you lose more fluid than you take in and become dehydrated unless you replace that lost fluid by drinking water. Dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness, sickness and tiredness.
What is the best drink to bring to a party? ›- Beer. No matter what type of party you're having, it's a safe bet to provide beer for your guests. ...
- Wine. Not everyone enjoys beer, so it's a good idea to have an alternative. ...
- Gin and Tonic. This simple, refreshing drink is a staple for spring and summer get-togethers. ...
- Vodka and Soda. ...
- Scotch.
Low-alcohol drinks mix up to 10 percent alcohol by volume (ABV, 20 proof), give or take. That's about the same as a glass of wine and half the strength of boozy powerhouses like martinis and margaritas. Some are even lighter, about the strength of a beer.
What do we drink on the beach? ›- Coconut Water. For those who love hydration, coconut water is the optimal beach beverage. ...
- Mai Tai. No summer, or beach, getaway is complete without a Mai Tai. ...
- Pina Colada. Popular in songs and at resorts, Pina Coladas dominate the summertime flavor. ...
- Limoncello. ...
- Margarita. ...
- Cape Codder. ...
- Daiquiri. ...
- Beer.
What are the 6 basic cocktails? ›
Embury's six basic drinks are the Daiquiri, the Jack Rose, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Old Fashioned, and the Sidecar.
What is the #1 cocktail in the US? ›The term 'dirty' means that olive brine, usually from a jar of cocktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too. Most bars add equal parts vermouth and brine, though you can specify 'extra dirty' or 'filthy' if you prefer more brine.
What's in a Wicked Lady cocktail? ›Ketel One vodka, Tanqueray gin, Olmeca tequila, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Cointreau, lemon and Pepsi Max are muddled together to create this classic cocktail.
What is Lady Gaga's favorite cocktail? ›Lady Gaga's favorite drink is Jameson whiskey on the rocks. Cheers for that.
What is casual cocktail? ›Casual cocktail attire is a cross between cocktail and business casual dress codes. Your outfit should look polished but not as formal as a semi-formal outfit. Men should wear light-colored suits if the cocktail celebration is in the daytime and darker suits for an evening event.
What do you wear to a late summer cocktail party? ›Summer cocktail attire falls within the sweet spot between business casual and semi-formal wear. Your favorite dresses, jumpsuits and two-piece options are a sure bet for any event that requires summer cocktail wear. A breezy maxi dress is a casual alternative to a long, formal gown.
Do you need a jacket for cocktail attire? ›You might remove your tie as the night goes on, but you should arrive at the party wearing your tie. Do you need a jacket for a cocktail attire? Most definitely yes. This is the only unambiguous rule for the cocktail attire: you need a jacket.
What is a Miami Heat drink? ›2 Serrano chili slices. 1.5 oz. Absolute Mandarin Vodka. 3/4 oz. Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
What is a Milwaukee drink? ›Apricot Brandy, Rye Whiskey, Maraschino Berry.
What is summer cocktail at a wedding? ›
Summer drinks call for fresh fruit, rosé spritzers and a whole lot of lemonade. Infuse your wedding cocktails with muddled berries, aromatic herbs or a bright squeeze of citrus for a refreshing signature drink.
What is the number 1 cocktail? ›1. Chai tea. Chai's warm spices give your senses a boost. Whether you steep it alone or mix it into a latte, chai is jam-packed with energizing benefits.
What are good tropical drinks? ›- Piña colada. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
- Tropical coconut rum punch. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
- Hurricane cocktail. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
- Spicy margarita. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
- Frozen mango daiquiri. ...
- Coconut & pineapple cooler. ...
- Mango & pineapple mojito. ...
- Tropical beer cocktail.
Casual cocktail attire is a cross between cocktail and business casual dress codes. Your outfit should look polished but not as formal as a semi-formal outfit. Men should wear light-colored suits if the cocktail celebration is in the daytime and darker suits for an evening event.