Looking for a refreshing cocktail to kick off your Memorial Day weekend celebrations? Try this Bourbon and Berries cocktail recipe that is perfect for batch serving to a crowd or scaled down for an intimate gathering. For this cocktail, you will need Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey, raspberry syrup, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, soda water or Prosecco, fresh raspberries, and mint for garnish.
To make this cocktail, combine all the ingredients except the sparkling water or Prosecco in a pitcher and stir well. Add ice to chill the mixture before serving. Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass with fresh ice and top it off with soda water or Prosecco. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint for a decorative touch.
Kick your Memorial Day celebrations up a notch with a Watermelon Bourbon Spritz that is sure to wow your guests. You will need a whole baby watermelon, Old Elk Bourbon, Lustau Amontillado Sherry, Cocchi Americano Vermouth, fresh lime juice, blackberries, basil, and ginger ale for this recipe.
To make this refreshing spritz, cut the top part of a baby watermelon and scoop out the fruit. Blend the scooped watermelon and strain out the pulp to get fresh juice. Combine the watermelon juice, Old Elk Bourbon, sherry, vermouth, lime juice in the hollowed out watermelon and top it off with ginger ale. Garnish with blackberries and fresh basil for an elegant presentation.
Add some sparkle to your summer celebrations with a Sparkling Malfy Arancia Cocktail. You will need Malfy Arancia, Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé, Angostura Bitters, cracked cinnamon stick, and a Meyer lemon wheel for this refreshing drink.
Simply build the cocktail in a glass for an individual serving or add the ingredients to a pitcher to serve a crowd. Stir gently to combine the flavors and garnish with a cracked cinnamon stick and Meyer lemon wheel for a festive touch.
For a unique and spicy cocktail option, try the Spicy Pickle and Tequila Cocktail featuring Olive My Pickle’s Aji Amarillo Pepper & Mango LiveBrine. Muddle a serrano chile, add fresh lime juice, Olive My Pickle’s LiveBrine, Tequila, and Triple sec to a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass or over ice in a margarita glass.
For a zesty twist, rim the glass with salt and chile before serving to enhance the flavors of this unique cocktail.
Serve up a fizzy and refreshing Passion Fruit Champagne Spritzer at your Memorial Day weekend gatherings. This cocktail is perfect for serving a group of 4-6 people and features Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Bourbon, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, Chinola Passion Fruit liqueur, and a bottle of Champagne.
Simply pour the first three ingredients into a gallon pitcher filled with ice and stir well. Slowly add the bottle of Champagne and stir gently to mix. Serve the spritzer in Champagne flutes or coupe glasses for an elegant presentation.
For a unique twist on a classic spritz, try the Savory Italian Spritz from the innovative team at Corzetti in San Francisco. This cocktail combines La Sirene Bitter Artigianale, oregano syrup, fresh lemon juice, jaline jolution, club soda, and Lambrusco for a delightful fusion of classic Italian flavors.
To make this savory spritz, combine all ingredients in a white wine glass over ice and serve. Garnish with a piparra, olive, and cherry tomato for a flavorful and visually appealing cocktail option for your Memorial Day celebrations.
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