Celebrate this amazing holiday right.
National Cocktail Day is March 24th, and it is one of our favorite “holidays” out there. There is not better day than a day dedicated to making some of the most innovative and delicious cocktails around. And even if you aren’t a trained bartender, there is still plenty of opportunities to show off your spirit skills. And fortunately, we have a few simple, easy, and delicious cocktail recipes for you to try out yourself.
With the warm weather slowly arriving, we wanted to start with a chance to keep the winter energy alive. The first drink is called the Maple Old Fashioned and is exactly how it sounds. Adding a little maple syrup into an Old Fashioned is a great way to add some nice sweetness that pairs well with the woodiness of the whiskey. And if you are thinking about this drink, we recommend making it with WhistlePig Rye Whiskey which has an amazing flavor profile that takes an Old Fashioned to the next level. And as an added bonus, WhistlePig has their own Barrel Aged Maple Syrup and Maple Bitters that compliments the whiskey so well. This Maple Old Fashioned is a perfectly balanced cocktail of strength, sweetness and spice.
Maple Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye Whiskey
- ½ oz WhistlePig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
- 5 dashes Maple Bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Another cocktail we have loved is one provided by Mixly! What we love about Mixly is that this drink is so adaptable and can be used for any cocktail or mocktail. This versatile drink provides a burst of flavor and is made with high-quality, natural ingredients, fresh squeezed juices, and natural sweeteners, making it a unique and refreshing cocktail experience.
Ingredients:
3 oz Mixly Strawberry Pomegranate Mixer
1.5 oz Botanical Gin
0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and then fine strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with strawberry slices
Up next we have a new cocktail introduced by BABE canned wine. This new cocktail is a take on the classic Italian Spritz and is called the BABE Rose Italian Spritz
BABE ROSE ITALIAN SPRITZ
- ¼ cup Aperol
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 4 cans – BABE Rosé OR BABE 100 Rosé
- Ruby red grapefruit wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
Whisk passion fruit juice, Aperol, lime juice, and sugar in a large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the BABE Rosé. Pour into glasses over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
MAKES 4–6 SERVINGS
The canned cocktail renaissance is still going strong and if you are a fan of a cocktail on the go, one of our favorites is Fishers Island Lemonade. This drink is an award-winning spike lemonade cocktail in a can that is the perfect way to ring in the warm weather. On top of that, Fishers Island also has Spirit Popsicles that offers a sweet treat that still brings in the buzz. Fishers Island has five different flavors and each flavor brings a unique and delicious flavor profile with it.
- Fishers Island Lemonade: A top-selling, full-flavor craft cocktail in a can, the original FIL recipe, a dual-spirits base, combining premium vodka, barrel-aged whiskey, lemon and honey, continues to lead the charge within the canned cocktail category.
- Fishers Spiked Tea: A new twist on a classic, featuring a perfectly balanced half-and-half blend of the base spiked lemonade with fresh black tea.
- Fishers Pink Flamingo: Born out of incredible demand, this delicious blend combines the original vodka and barrel-aged whiskey spiked lemonade with all-natural cranberry juice.
- Fishers Fizz: A lighter, effervescent version of the original premium vodka and barrel-aged whiskey spiked lemonade recipe.
- Fishers Spirit Pops: A unique, fun, and innovative offering to enjoy the great taste and flavor of FIL, but as a refreshing, frozen treat. The spirit pops are made with premium vodka, barrel-aged whiskey, lemon, and honey for a premium experience.
And on the topic of canned cocktails, we have just recently fallen in love with Onda Tequila Seltzer. Co-founded by Shay Mitchell, Onda is made from a blend of blanco tequila, sparkling water, and real fruit juice and is only 100 calories per can. Available in eight light and refreshing flavors, there is something for everyone! Try the Classic Collection for favorites like Lime, Blood Orange, Watermelon, and Grapefruit, or the Tropical Collection for Mango, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, and Strawberry!
And another canned drink is Spritz Society! Spritz Society is a ready-to-drink spritz that’s available in four fresh fruit flavors – Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Lemon, and Pineapple. Each colorful 12oz can contains 6% ABV and 120 calories. Perfect for bringing on a picnic in the park for an Instagrammable spread, or for enjoying at brunch with friends – Spritz Society is your new spring ‘go-to’!
And to round out this roundup, we have a variety of delicious and easy to make cocktail recipes provided by some of our favorite sprits and brands!
Glendalough Buck
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- Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Ginger Beer
- Bitters
- Fresh Lime
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Woodford Reserve Spire
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Frozen Julep
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New World Sour
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Zaya Mai Tai
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Novo Fogo Caipirinha
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Tanteo Jalapeño Margarita
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Los Arango Cadillac Margarita
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Corralejo Blood Orange Margarita
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Hibiscus Cooler
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Ilegal Paper Plane
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Strawberry Mint Pink Lemonade Punch
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One Night in Jalisco
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Light & Sunny
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Cutwater Spirits Gin Martini
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American Werewolf
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Pomegranate Citrus Avaline Rosé Spritz
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Peach Flower Power
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