World Cocktail Day in the Summer!
Happy World Cocktail Day! There’s a reason we celebrate it during the sunny season here in the Philippines — it’s the perfect time to shake things up with refreshing drinks and bold new flavors. Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just craving something cool and creative, here are some unique cocktail recipes you’ll definitely want to try.
- Mango + Chili Clarified Milk Punch
Imagine a silky, spicy, tropical science experiment poured into one glass – you’ve got this cocktail with a kick in your hands!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz aged rum
- 1 oz mango purée
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz chili-honey syrup
- 2 oz whole milk
Instructions:
- Mix everything, then add milk slowly and let curdle.
- Fine strain through the coffee filter.
- Serve crystal-clear over ice.
- Sweet Corn & Coconut Sour
Have you ever thought of having sweet corn in your cocktail? Well, this creamy and unexpected cocktail is a pleasant surprise!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz sweet corn purée
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ¾ oz coconut milk
- ¼ oz agave
Instructions:
- Shake well, double strain, serve over ice.
- Garnish with micro cilantro and a dusting of Tajín.
- Burnt Honey & Apricot Cooler
Burnt honey? Oh yes, you heard that right. It’s golden, rich, and tastes like bourbon sunshine with an apricot hug.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz burnt honey syrup
- 1 oz apricot nectar
- Dash of lemon juice
Instructions:
- Shake and strain over cracked ice.
- Garnish with dried apricot and thyme.
- Lavender Lemon Cream Fizz
Like lemon pie in a glass! Creamy, floral, fizzy — it’s your dreamy garden brunch companion. Truly made for summer events!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz lavender syrup
- 1 oz cream or coconut cream
- Egg white (optional for foam)
Instructions:
- Dry shake, then shake with ice.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with dried lavender or lemon zest.
- Cucumber Wasabi Cooler
Cucumber and... wasabi? You don’t have to worry — it’s crisp, refreshing, and packs just the right punch.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz honey syrup
- 3 cucumber slices
- Tiny dab of wasabi paste
Instructions:
- Muddle cucumber and wasabi.
- Shake all, double strain over crushed ice.
- Garnish with cucumber ribbon.
- Savory Tomato & Thyme Spritz
Tomatoes in a cocktail? Yes. Herbaceous, fresh, and totally addictive. It’s like sipping summer salad.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz tomato water (strained juice from crushed tomatoes)
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz thyme syrup
- Soda water
Instructions:
- Shake all except soda.
- Strain into ice-filled glass, top with soda.
- Garnish with cherry tomato skewer and thyme sprig.
- Charred Cherry Smash
Grilled fruit in your drink? Absolutely. Smoky cherries and whiskey create a cocktail with a real attitude.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4–5 fresh cherries (charred or grilled if possible)
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz Demerara syrup
Instructions:
- Muddle cherries, shake all, strain over large cube.
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Garnish with scorched cinnamon stick