Celebrating Dads through Cocktails
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by raising a toast to all the strong, caring, and incredible dads in our lives? Whether he’s your rock, your superhero, or your best friend, he deserves a drink that’s just as special as he is. That’s why we’ve lined up five unique cocktail recipes — each one inspired by the superhero dads we look up to every day. Cheers to making this Father’s Day unforgettable!
- The Dapper Dad
If your dad is into the finer things in life, more sophisticated than the average guy, then this drink will light him up.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1/2 oz smoked honey syrup (honey + hot water + a drop of liquid smoke)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Flamed rosemary sprig (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine whiskey, smoked honey syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a flamed rosemary sprig.
- Tropical Dad Daiquiri
Some dads feel like they’re on a perpetual vacation, never changing out of their Hawaiian button-downs. Well, this one’s for them!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz coconut cream
- Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
- Dad’s Nightcap Negroni
There’s one thing most dads have in common — they love a good night’s sleep. Make them this to help them drift off with a smile!
Ingredients:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (instead of Campari)
- Orange twist (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Gentleman’s Ginger Mule
If your dad is daring, loves adventure, and always does things with a twist, this drink is the perfect match for him.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup (or ginger beer for lighter version)
- Club soda (to top)
- Lime wheel and candied ginger (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Shake bourbon, lime juice, and ginger syrup with ice.
- Strain into a copper mug filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel and candied ginger.
- Papa’s Sunset Sour
To close this list, here’s a drink that celebrates all the vibrant colors our dads bring to our lives — it would truly be dull without them!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz blood orange juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Orange slice or cherry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice or cherry.