It’s getting hot in here, so take out your shaker tins and make some refreshing summer cocktails! Delicious cocktails are one of our favorite ways to stay cool and beat the heat. What better way to spend a warm summer day than sipping a yummy cocktail poolside?
In this blog, we will explore a variety of cocktail recipes perfect for any preference and palate. Try these out at home or reach out to your Client Sales Representative to add these cocktails to your summer event. Cheers to summer fun and staying cool!
Picante Hotel Nacional
Let’s crank up the heat, and we don’t mean the temperature! The Picante Hotel Nacional is our spicy twist on the classic Hotel Nacional cocktail. This bold, smoke-charred rum drink is reminiscent of a spicy tiki cocktail. Typically served in a coupe glass, it’s a classy and elegant choice perfect for a chic summer party.
1.5 oz white rum
0.25 oz apricot liqueur
1 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz chili simple syrup
- In a shaker, combine the rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and chili simple syrup.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
- Serve and enjoy!
The Melon Baller
Calling all the tequila lovers! The Melon Baller is a unique, citrusy spritz featuring blanco tequila as the base. This easy cocktail recipe tastes far more complex than it actually is. Impress your guests with this one-of-a-kind summer spritz that will have everyone begging for the recipe!
1.5 oz tequila
0.5 oz Starlino Aperitivo
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz Aelred Melon Aperitif
2 dashes of salt
- In a shaker, combine the tequila, Starlino Aperitivo, lemon juice, Aelred Melon Aperitif, and salt.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.
- Dump the shaker into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a melon ball and salted rim.
- Serve and enjoy!
The Painkiller
If you’ve ever set foot in a tiki bar, you’ve likely heard of the classic cocktail known as the Pain Killer. The Painkiller was created in the 1970s, named for its ability to “kill” any pain with its tropical blend of rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and orange juice. Garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg, this rum-forward cocktail is as potent as it is delicious!
2 oz rum
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz cream of coconut
- In a shaker, combine the rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.
- Strain into a Collins glass with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cocchi Vermouth Spritz
Are you looking for something a little more effervescent and light? The Cocchi Vermouth Spritz is the perfect choice. This spritz offers the familiar bubbles you know and love, but with an aromatic and spicy twist. Made with a delightful combination of sparkling wine, Cocchi Aperitivo, and sparkling water, this refreshing cocktail is ideal for any occasion.
2 oz sparkling wine
1 oz Cocchi Aperitivo
1 oz soda water
- In a wine glass, combine the wine, Cocchi Aperitivo, and soda water.
- Add ice to the wine glass and stir.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is another classic tiki cocktail known for its easy-drinking, yet boozy sips. This delicious rum-forward drink is perfectly tart with bold orange and lime flavors. A Mai Tai is the ultimate tropical beach day beverage to keep you cool and refreshed. Give it a try at your next tropical-themed event and transport your guests to a sun-soaked paradise!
1.5 oz rum
0.5 oz orange liqueur
0.75 oz lime juice
0.5 oz orgeat
- In a shaker, combine the rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
As the summer heat rises, these five refreshing cocktail recipes are sure to keep you cool and hydrated. Whether you prefer a spicy kick with the Picante Hotel Nacional, a citrusy spritz like The Melon Baller and Cocchi Vermouth Spritz, or a classic tiki favorite such as The Painkiller or Mai Tai, there’s a cocktail for every taste. Cheers to a summer season filled with delicious drinks, good company, and unforgettable memories!
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