Looking for some fun cocktails to try this Cinco De Mayo? Check out these cocktails curated by some of our friends across the country!
MARGARITA Cocktail by Michael Aredes
1.5 oz 1800 Cristalino
.5 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Agave Syrup
1 oz Mango Puree
Tajin Rim
Garnish with Tamarind Straw
Take a fresh rocks glass and run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip into tajin. Separately, in a shaker tin, combine 1800 Cristalino, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, mango puree and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Take rocks glass with Tajin rim, and strain liquid over fresh ice. Garnish with tamarind straw.
CARAJILLO
Cocktail by Michael Aredes
1 oz 1800 Reposado
.5 oz Spanish Liqueur
.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup
1 oz Cold Brew
Garnish with grated Cinnamon
In a shaker tin, combine 1800 Reposado, Spanish liquor, cinnamon syrup and cold brew. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice into rocks glass and grate cinnamon over the top.
Mr Black Margarita Negra
Photo credit Guy Davies
1 oz Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
1 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Lime Juice
.5 Agave Syrup
Garnish with Lime Wheel
Salt rim of rocks glass. Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, hard shake, and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with lime wheel.
Hot Tamale
Photo and Cocktail credit Shelby Mastro
1.5 oz. Chipotle Tequila
1 Bar spoon The Perfect Puree Caramelized Pineapple Concentrate, thawed
1/2 oz. Cinnamon Syrup
1/2 oz Lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake hard. Pour into a glass, and enjoy
Whatever you are enjoying this weekend, please do so responsibly and be sure to tip your Bartenders!
We love seeing creative cocktails all year-round but especially during the holidays. The creativity is at an all-time high and this year is no different. Here are some that we have been enjoying from our industry friends around the country!
Ski Trip Featured at Sorellina in Hoboken, NJ
2 oz Zacappa No. 23
8 oz House Hot Chocolate
(top with house made toasted marshmallows)
Book Club Featured at Sorellina in Hoboken, NJ
2 oz Bourbon
.75 oz lemon juice
.75 oz honey syrup
4 oz Chai Tea
Sippin’ Santa
Nickel City, Austin, TX
Aged Demerara Rum
Amaro
Lemon
Orange
Gingerbread mix
Chillin’ With My Snowmies
1909 Temecula: Temecula, CA
Created by Bartender: : @Iam_Tut
Plantation Pineapple
Pineapple Juice
Coconut Puree
Lime Juice
Apple Spice
House made Ube Taro Syrup
Highway to the Manger Zone
Black Lodge, VA
Created by Bartender: Steve Yang
George Dickel Rye
Aperol
Amaro Nonino
Spices
Acidified cranberry
Snowball Sipper
Distrito Federal in Campbell, CA
Created by Bartender: Jorge Vargas
Gin
Dry vermouth
Spiced pear liqueur
Grenadine
Lemon
Whatever you choose to drink this holiday, please do so responsibly. If you are out and about, please be sure to #TipYourBartenders
1.5 OZ COMPASS BOX KING STREET “ARTIST BLEND” BLENDED SCOTCH
1 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
.75 OZ HONEY 3:1 SYRUP
.5 OZ LIQUID ALCHEMIST GINGER SYRUP
MIST COMPASS BOX KINGS STREET “GLASGOW BLEND” BLENDED SCOTCH
GARNISH: CANDIED GINGER/LEMON WEDGE
VESSEL: 10.5 OZ ROCKS
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING TIN. ADD ICE. SHAKE VIGOROUSLY FROM 7-8 SECONDS. STRAIN INTO VESSEL WITH FRESH ICE. MIST WITH SCOTCH. GARNISH.
PUMPKIN SPICE
1 BOTTLE UNDERBERG
1.5 OZ COMPASS BOX KING STREET “ARTIST BLEND” BLENDED SCOTCH
1 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
1 OZ PUMPKIN SYRUP (SEE RECIPE BELOW)
.25 OZ TURBINADO 2:1 SYRUP
1 EGG
1 OZ STOUT
GARNISH: GRATED CINNAMON
VESSEL: 8 OZ COUPE
CHILL VESSEL. COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING TIN. DRY SHAKE. ADD ICE. SHAKE VIGOROUSLY FROM 10-15 SECONDS. ADD IN STOUT. FINE STRAIN INTO CHILLED VESSEL. GARNISH.
PUMPKIN SYRUP RECIPE:
800 GRAMS SIMPLE SYRUP (2:1)
400 GRAMS CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER. RUN UNTIL TRHOUGHLY COMBINED. STORE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS.
YIELD: APPROX. 1 QUART
NOTES:
RECIPE DONE BY WEIGHT FOR CONSISTENCY. RECIPE CAN BE SCALED AS LONG AS IT IS A 2 PARTS SYRUP TO 1 ONE PART PUREE CONVERSION.
APPLE BUSHEL
1 BOTTLE UNDERBERG
1 OZ COQUEREL BOURBON CASK FINISHED CALAVADOS
.5 OZ LIQUID ALCHEMIST APPLE SYRUP
1 DASH APPLE BITTERS
1 DASH ANGOSTURA BITTERS
GARNISH: FRESH OR DEHYDRATED APPLE CHIP
VESSEL: 10.5 OZ ROCKS
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING GLASS. STIR FOR 10-15 SECONDS UNTIL YOU GET A TWO FINGER WASH LINE. STRAIN INTO VESSEL OVER ICE OR A LARGE FORMAT CUBE. GARNISH.
Flavored WhiskeyPhoto credit: AJ Shorter Photography
2 oz Duke & Dame
1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Red Wine
1/2 oz Agave
Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and strain into coupe glass.
Pineapple Whiskey Mule
2 oz Duke & Dame
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1/4 oz Lemon Juice
1 1/2 to 2 oz Ginger Beer
Shake ingredients (excl. ginger beer) in cocktail shaker and pour into copper mug over ice. Top off w/ginger beer. Garnish w/pineapple slice (or rosemary sprig).
Pumpkin Paradise
Get ready for Fall with pumpkin treat!
1 ½ oz. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
¾ oz. Zaya Gran Reserva Rum
½ oz. orange juice
½ oz. pineapple juice
½ oz. pumpkin cream of coconut mix*
3 pineapple top leaves
Pumpkin spice
For the pumpkin cream of coconut, blend all ingredients to taste.
To make the cocktail, shake all ingredients together in a shaker with ice and pour into cocktail glass.
Garnish with three pineapple leaves and powdered pumpkin spice.
Gold Rush
1.5 oz of Ragtown Whiskey
0.5 oz of lemon juice
0.5 oz of honey syrup
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice, then shake well for 1 minute. Double fine strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with mint sprig.
If you are looking for an easy cocktail that is ready-to-serve, Sunshine Punchthe new creamsicle cocktail – is now available! Inspired by the iconic, frozen creamsicle treat, Sunshine Punch is the perfect blend of orange and vanilla with a lingering cream finish that continues to develop with each sip.
Whatever you do this Labor Day weekend, please do so responsibly and be sure to #TipYourBartenders!
We can’t believe that summer is flying this year but, what we can believe is that bars and restaurants all over the country are putting together some incredible cocktails for their guests to enjoy. Here are a few that we have gathered from around the country!
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
Created By:Bar Manager Kim Taylor
3 oz Prosecco 1.75 oz Strawberry–infused Aperol .25 oz Orange Gin 1 oz Soda Soak 1 pint of fresh, sliced strawberries into 1 liter of Aperol for 24 hours.Strain strawberries out and refrigerate the remaining Aperol(the Infusion will keep for 6 months).CombineAperol mixture and Gin, and top withProseccoandSoda.Enjoy!
Cucumber Martini Featured at Quintessence Hotel, Relais & Châteaux
The hotel’s award-winning Julian’s restaurant serves this delicious drink, made with cucumber juice, St-Germain, and Tanqueray.
Mrs Maggy is a traditional margarita enhanced by baby cactus puree and mint leaves – creating an herbal and earthy flavor palate that is seriously refreshing. Located on the fringe of the charming and relaxing fishing village of Zihuatanejo, along the crystal clear waters of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the sophisticated beachfront boutique is the perfect laid back summer vacation destination.
Recently, Prairie Organic Spirits asked three of their mixologist friends in the Twin Cities to help us craft the Sips of Summer: One-of-a-kind sustainable cocktail recipes that will taste great and impress your friends!
Sarah Ashenbrener, Bar Manager at Gus Gus (St. Paul, MN)
Add all ingredients into shaker tin, shake with ice for 10-15 seconds, and strain into chilled coupe glass.
Snap Pea Syrup Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup snap peas, washed and roughly chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then take off heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Strain out all solids and refrigerate.
Grant Lavrenz, Assistant General Manager and Bar Manager at Khâluna (Minneapolis, MN)
Floral French 75
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2 oz Prairie Organic Gin
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Dried Flower Simple Syrup (see below)
3 oz Champagne
Instructions:
Shake or stir ingredients for 15 seconds. Strain ingredients into wine or flute glass. Top off with your favorite champagne. Garnish with a lemon coin. Using a paring knife, cut a penny-shaped slice of outer peel.
Dried Flower Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Dried flowers
Instructions:
Pour ingredients into a small pot and bring to a boil. Slowly stir sugar until it dissolves. Let cool for 15 minutes. Crush, mix, or blend together. Add flowers to the simple syrup after water comes to a boil. Let the flower mixture steep for 15 minutes. Strain using a coffee filter. Syrup is ready to use.
HENNESSY AND HIP HOP ICON, NAS, JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE HIP HOP’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Hip Hop’s 50th celebration marks the debut of a Limited-Edition Bottle, designed in collaboration with Nas, and a global call-to-action for fans to ‘Rep Yours’
Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac and the most namedropped spirit in Hip Hop, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Recognizing 50 years of Hip Hop, and as a symbolic toast to the next 50, Hennessy is releasing a Limited-Edition Hennessy V.S bottle, designed in partnership with Grammy-Award winning rap legend, Nas. Hennessy is celebrating Hip Hop’s different flavors, styles, rhythms and flows, and the “Never stop. Never settle.” energy that embodies everything both Hennessy and Hip Hop do.
On July 20, Hennessy and Nas will come together to unveil the commemorative Limited-Edition, with a never seen before HenNASsy logo at an exclusive digital mapping event that will showcase the breadth and depth of Hip Hop culture. As part of the high-energy celebration, Hennessy will launch Hennessy AI.bum Covers, an AI-led, social-first experience transforming selfies into personalized album covers based on iconic Hip Hop eras. A chapter of the brand’s innovative, social-driven Rep Yours campaign, calling on fans to show what Hip Hop means to them through an immersive digital expression.
Hip Hop is a vibration of the people and means something different to each country, state, city, and neighborhood. The Rep Yours campaign means representing the innovators who came before and the artists who are up next – celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th birthday while also pushing the limits for the next 50 years. Hennessy and Nas have maintained a meaningful relationship transcending generations and cultures for over a decade, solidifying Hennessy’s longstanding legacy in Hip Hop.
“Hennessy has been an undeniable mainstay in Hip Hop, intricately woven into the fabric of the genre and its global influence for decades,” said Jasmin Allen, Senior Vice President, Hennessy USA. “We’re proud to honor Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary with a pioneer of the art and culture – Hip Hop icon, Nas – as we celebrate the debut of our collaborative Limited-Edition Bottle.”
To capture the spirit of Hip Hop, Nas narrated a film in partnership with Renell Medrano, renowned photographer, who grew up in the Bronx and takes inspiration from her New York roots. This film serves as Nas’ love letter to Hip Hop and will feature imagery of the new Limited-Edition Hennessy V.S Bottle.
“It means a lot to me to celebrate this legendary moment in Hip Hop history with Hennessy, a brand that has supported me for over 10 years,” said Nas. “Hennessy is part of our culture and continues to inspire generations of Hip Hop fans, so I’m really proud to share our new Limited-Edition bottle with the world.”
To bring the flair and flavor of the celebratory launch party to 21+ consumers at home, while highlighting Hennessy’s influential role in Hip Hop history, Hennessy’s expert mixologists have crafted three unique cocktails, pulling in elements of reminiscent Hip Hop flavors, to celebrate Hip Hop 50:
The Big Apple: Hennessy’s homage to the birthplace of Hip Hop and inspired by Nas. The fruity notes of Hennessy V.S compliment the cinnamon apple flavors prominent in the Big Apple cocktail.
THE BIG APPLE
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
1.5 oz Apple Juice
0.5 oz Maple Syrup
0.5 oz Lime Juice
1 Cinnamon Stick garnish
To round out the festivities, on August 11, Hip Hop’s official birth date, Hennessy will be partnering with its Team Hennessy ambassadors across 14 U.S. markets to host unique celebrations in honor of Hip Hop’s birthday. Staying true to Hip Hop’s roots, each Team Hennessy activation will be representative of their city’s contributions to the genre and toasting Hip Hop in a way only Hennessy can.
Hennessy has a longstanding relationship with Hip Hop, having been featured in more Hip Hop songs over the years than any other alcohol brand. Undeniably representing the past, present, and future of Hip Hop, Hennessy is uniquely positioned to continue influencing the culture of the genre for the next 50 years.
Created by Mariena Mercer Boarini, Master Mixologist – North America
Don Julio Blanco Tequila
Watermelon juice
Lime juice
Habanero infused- organic agave nectar
Butterfly pea blossom tisane
Wynn’s signature spiced salt
Coconut Mojito
6-8 fresh mint leaves
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
½ ounce fresh lime juice
1 ½ ounces Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum
2 ounces coconut water
1 ½ ounces of Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut
1 ounce soda water
Rim: Coconut cream and toasted flakes
Fresh Mint Sprig
Dip the rim of a rocks glass in some coconut cream then roll the moistened rim in some coconut flakes. In the prepared glass, add the mint leaves, brown sugar and lime juice. Using a muddler, gently (yet firmly) muddle the ingredients. Then fill with ice and add the rum, coconut water and coconut cream. Stir well and top with soda water. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
June 10th is National Gin Day and is another great excuse to drink this amazing spirit! These cocktails are far from classic Gin cocktails like the Martini and Gin & Tonic but will help you celebrate this holiday in style.
EMPRESS LAVENDER HAZE
2 oz. Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz. Lavender Honey Syrup
2 oz. Lemonade Lavender Sprig
Fill a stemless wine glass with crushed ice. Shake lemonade
and syrup on ice and strain into the glass. Layer
Empress 1908 Gin on top and add more crushed ice. Garnish with a
lavender sprig
Terroir Bramble
2 oz St. George Terroir Gin
1/2 oz St. George Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice, then strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Drizzle raspberry liqueur over the top and garnish with lemon.
Recipe by: St. George Spirits (riff on Dick Bradsell’s Bramble recipe)
Pour lime juice & simple syrup into a tall glass. Add mint & use a bar spoon or muddler to press the mint leaves. Pour in crushed ice, BACARDÍ Mango Chile and stir. Top with Soda water & garnish.
Dark and Stormy
1½ oz Goslings Dark Rum
5 oz Q GINGER BEER
½ oz Lime Juice
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the Q GINGER BEER and squeeze in the lime. Top with the rum so it floats on the top, looking like a dark storm cloud that will force you to stay at the bar all afternoon. For a lighter but still delicious version, try our Q LIGHT GINGER BEER
Filthy Classic Daisy 1.5oz Tequila 0.5oz Orange Liqueur 1oz Filthy® Margarita Mix Splash of club soda Garnish with orange wheel & daisy
Pour the tequila, liqueur, and margarita mix in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over a chilled coupe glass. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with an orange wheel and daisy.
Original Dry Le Sud
2 oz. Noilly Prat Original Dry
Chilled Perrier®
Frozen green grapes
Small ice spheres
Method: Stack ice spheres all the way to the top so one peaks over the washline. Pour Noilly Prat Original Dry over ice spheres and tip with chilled Perrier. Garnish with frozen grapes.
Summer Hibiscus Cooler
1 ½ oz Rum, Passionfruit Rum, or Coconut Rum
½ oz Lime Juice
½ oz Simple Syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water)
1 Can Q HIBISCUS GINGER BEER
1 Lime Wheel
Shake all ingredients, except the Q HIBISCUS GINGER BEERand strain into a highball glass filled with ice then top with the Q HIBISCUS GINGER BEER and garnish with a lime wheel.
Monaco’s Hard Lemonade line will become the Official Hard Lemonade of UFC and the Official Canned Vodka Cocktail of UFC, providing the brand with a deep level of integration into key UFC assets, including live events and broadcast features in select U.S.-based Pay-Per-Views, and prominent branding inside the world-famous Octagon®.
UFC® AND MONACO® COCKTAILS ANNOUNCE U.S. MARKETING PARTNERSHIP
Monaco branding will also have a presence within the Octagon during the upcoming 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter, the most anticipated in the show’s history, as it makes its debut on ESPN and features former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor and No. 5 ranked lightweight contender Michael Chandler as coaches.
Monaco and UFC will also collaborate on original content that will be distributed through UFC’s popular digital and social channels, which reach more than 230 million users worldwide. Additionally, the agreement provides for an annual Brand Ambassador fund that will bring the partnership to life through appearances, content, and creative campaigns with UFC athletes.
“We’re proud to welcome Monaco Cocktails as an official UFC partner,” said Grant Norris-Jones, UFC Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships. “Customer demand for ready-to-drink beverages continues grow, and UFC, with a median fan age of 36, the youngest among major sports in the U.S., UFC is in the best position to help our alcohol and spirits partners reach those consumers.”
“We’re thrilled to invite the incredible fans behind UFC into the world of Monaco Cocktails and amp up the audience’s energy through our best-selling canned cocktails,” said Don Deubler, CEO of Atomic Brands, parent company to Monaco Cocktails. “As an official partner of UFC, we’re honored to be a part of an organization that has revolutionized the fan experience. UFC and Monaco Cocktails are aligned in shaking things up for our audience – we’re excited about our joint commitment to better the consumer experience through our partnership.”
Monaco Cocktails, which was established in 2012, are real cocktails completely malt-free, featuring real spirits to offer a crisper finish with a kick. Monaco created a Hard Lemonade line, their remix of a timeless classic to serve up bold, delicious flavors that embody the taste of summer: crisp lemonade, juicy peach and fresh strawberry. With two shots of vodka in every can at 9% ABV, Monaco Hard Lemonade quickly became an instant crowd-pleaser, known as the ultimate canned cocktail for bold consumers looking for high energy moments.
Monaco Cocktails partnership with UFC will debut May 1, ahead of highly anticipated events such as UFC® 288: STERLING VS. CEJUDO on May 6 and the 11th Annual UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas in July, where Monaco will have significant presence. These events will mark the beginning various combined activations throughout the year.
Monaco Hard Lemonades are currently available at convenience stores nationwide for $2.50-2.99/12oz can.
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