Crafting July Cocktails
There are plenty of days in July to celebrate with cocktails and spirits, making it the perfect time to explore new flavors and enjoy a twist on your favorite classics. Step outside your comfort zone and elevate your drink experience by trying something new alongside your usual favorites. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and embark on a delicious journey of mixology that promises delightful surprises and unforgettable moments.
- July 10: National Piña Colada Day
Bacardí’s “Shaken” Piña Colada: No blender? No problem! Bacardi has an equally easy and refreshing recipe just for you. It's the perfect companion for a day spent by the pool!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces of Bacardí Superior Rum
- ¾ ounces of coconut water
- ½ ounce of fresh pineapple juice
- 3 or 4 pineapple slices – muddled
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
-
Ice – to liking
Instructions
- In a shaker or a pitcher, muddle 3-4 chunks of fresh pineapple. Pour the pineapple juice and coconut water into the shaker and stir, then add your choice of Bacardí rum.
- Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake away for several seconds (maybe try some salsa moves while you're at it)!
- Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice and strain the piña colada mix over the ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
- To take your drink to another level, infuse the pineapple chunks by marinating them in rum for a few days.
- July 11: World Mojito Day
Matcha Mojito: Are you a true matcha lover if you don't have it in your mojito? Matcha isn't just for lattes – it adds a unique twist to mojitos as well!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon culinary-grade matcha
- 5 mint leaves
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1.5 - 2 ounces matcha simple syrup, depending on how strong a matcha flavor or sweetness you like
- 1 cup club soda
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Green tea bag tags for garnish, optional
Instructions
To make the matcha simple syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and whisk until totally dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Spoon matcha into a small bowl and pour a little simple syrup into the bowl to make a paste, whisking vigorously until totally smooth.
- Pour in remaining simple syrup and whisk until smooth.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until cool and ready to use.
To make matcha mojito:
- Tear mint leaves and place them in the bottom of a tall glass.
- Muddle mint leaves with a muddler or back of a spoon. Add rum, vodka, and matcha simple syrup and stir to combine.
- Add a couple handfuls of ice, up to about 2/3 of the glass.
- Top with club soda.
- July 19: National Daiquiri Day
Banana Daiquiri: You've had it in desserts, you've had it in savory dishes, and you've even had it in your snacks. But have you ever tried it in your cocktail?
Ingredients
- 45 ml of rum
- 20 ml of lime or lemon juice
- 5 ml of sugar syrup
- 1/2 banana
-
Ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed, then low for 15 seconds and finish with 10 seconds more at high speed.
- You should make a thick and creamy beverage.
- July 27: World Scotch Day
Highland Sunset Cocktail: If you love Scotch and crave unique flavors, then this cocktail is made for you! Experience a harmonious blend of enticing flavors with every delightful sip.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (mix equal parts honey and warm water until dissolved)
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Dash of aromatic bitters
- Orange twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Scotch whisky, orange juice, honey syrup, lemon juice, and a dash of aromatic bitters.
- Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Serve and enjoy the unique flavors!