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Memorial Day Cocktail Recipes

These drinks are easy to serve at backyard gatherings, holiday cookouts, and relaxed afternoons with friends and family.

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The Cherry Blossom Cocktail: Springtime Elegance in Bloom

Cherry Blossom

BASE: Nigori Sake, Vodka

  • 2 oz Nigori Sake
  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
  • 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Cherry Blossom for garnishment
  • 2 Brandied Cherries
The Midori Sour: Neon-Era Sweetness with Modern Balance

Midori Sour

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Sangria Cocktail: A Communal Pour of Fruit and Wine

Sangria

BASE: Spanish Brandy

  • 1/2 oz Spanish Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
  • 3 oz Dry Red Wine
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 Orange Slices
  • 2 Lemon Slices
  • 6 Strawberry Slices
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
Sherry Cobbler: A Refreshing Classic

Sherry Cobbler

BASE: Sherry

  • 3 1/2 oz Sherry
  • Orange Slices for garnishment
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Seasonal Berries for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Cantarito: Jalisco Citrus in a Taller Tequila Serve

Cantarito

BASE: Reposado Tequila

  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Grapefruit Soda (top off)
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
  • 1 tbsp Tajín Seasoning for garnishment
The Eastside: Cucumber Cool Over a Southside Frame

Eastside

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • 3 Cucumber Slices (peeled slices for muddling)
  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • Long Cucumber Slice for garnishment
The Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE:

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Gin Blossom: The Rosy Cheeked Gin Revival

Gin Blossom

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Bellini: Venetian Brunch Sparkle

Bellini

BASE: Prosecco

  • 2 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Peach Purée
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
Tom Collins: The Quintessential Summer Refresher

Tom Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Daisy: A Blossoming Classic

Gin Daisy

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Fizz: A Refreshing and Classic Cocktail

Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
Florodora Cocktail: A Broadway-Inspired Refreshment

Florodora

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 Raspberries
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Ale (top off)
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • A Raspberry for garnishment
Clover Club: A Pink-Hued Classic

Clover Club

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Scant Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Egg White
  • 4 Raspberries
The John Collins: The Whiskey-Side of the Collins Family

John Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bicicletta Cocktail: A Breezy Italian Sip

Bicicletta

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Dry White Wine
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Wheels for garnishment
The Gin Basil Smash: Botanical Snap with Fresh Basil

Gin Basil Smash

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 10 Basil Leafs
  • Basil Sprig for garnishment
The Mojito: A Cuban Classic

Mojito

BASE: Light Rum

  • 2 oz Light Rum
  • 2 Mint Sprigs
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lime
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Lime Slice for garnishment
The AirMail Cocktail: A Sparkling Tribute to Aviation

AirMail

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Gold Rum
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Greyhound: Grapefruit Simplicity with a Dry Edge

Greyhound

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment