July 2021

We all love an iced cold cocktail to cool us off in the summer heat.

As the temperatures begin to rise and the humid air takes over, mix up one of these seven summer cocktails that will keep you at bay. Whether planning a weekend getaway or looking for a casual sip, try making one of these cocktails to satisfy that need. These cocktails not only taste good but they’re made with seasonal ingredients. I mean, who wouldn’t want to use summer’s beautiful fresh items in their cocktails?

Get ready for outdoor gatherings with one of the seven summer cocktails.

Honey Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. ABERFELDY 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz. Local Honey Syrup (honey syrup = 1 part honey, 1 part water)
• 1 Dash Angostura
• 1 Egg White

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, then remove ice and dry shake. Double strain into a rocks glass with clean ice and garnish with honeycomb.

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Strawberry Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz. Rum
• 3 Strawberries (sliced)
• 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
• Ice Cubes

Preparation: Blend ingredients and pour into a cocktail glass.

Cocktail from: Grand Fiesta Americana, Coral Beach

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Greendigs’ South Facing Light

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Tequila
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz. Honey Mint Syrup* (recipe below)

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an expressed mint lea.

*Mint Honey Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Mint
• 1 cup Honey
• 1/2 cup Water

Preparation:  In a saucepan, add one cup honey and one bunch of mint over medium-low heat. Stir to incorporate mint into honey lightly tamping with a wooden spoon to release mint oils into honey. Add 1⁄2 cup water to the mixture and bring to a light boil. Remove from heat and stir to combine. Let cool and pour through a strainer into a mason jar or swing-top bottle. Will keep for 3-4 weeks refrigerated.

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Mango High Ball

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. Mango Purée
• 2 oz. Rhine Hall Mango Brandy
• 4 oz. Fevertree Indian Tonic
• Lemon Verbena
• Mango Slice

Preparation: Add Mango Brandy & Mango Purée to a chilled highball glass. Add ice and stir. Top with tonic water and garnish with lemon verbena & a mango slice.

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Mi Corazón Picante

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Mezcal
• 1/4 oz. Nixta Licor de Elote
• 1/4 oz. Ancho Reyes
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Mole Bitters

Garnish: Big ice cube, Guajillo chili

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Hazy Daze Beertail

Ingredients:

• Elysian Brewing’s Contact Haze IPA
• 1/2 oz. Guava juice
• 1/2 oz. Pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz. Orange juice
• 1/4 oz. Lime juice
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1 1/2 oz. Light Rum

Preparation: Stir and strain over ice. Top off with Contact Haze Hazy IPA. Garnish with an orange twist

Cocktail from: Elysian Brewing

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El Diablo

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 oz. Lobos 1707 Reposado
• 1/2 oz. Fresh lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Cassis liquor or Chambord
• Top off with ginger beer

Preparation: Add all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice, gently stir and garnish with a lime wheel.

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Marie Brizard announces the winner of the 2021 Toast to HERStory Competition.

After a competitive virtual final, judges Julie Reiner and Dale DeGroff had their work cut out for them choosing an overall winner with so many fantastic cocktails and stories.

“This is the second year for the Marie Brizard Toast to HERStory Challenge and it has been emotionally charged for some of the participants. It has opened doors to memories for many of the bartenders of the women who have inspired them in their careers or supported them on a personal level. For the judges, it has been a different kind of a challenge. Judging not only the quality of the drinks created, but the journey the bartenders embarked on to get to the intersection of mixology and memory and arrive at a good story,”
– judges Julie Reiner and Dale DeGroff

Congratulations to Bar Manager at Spoon and Stable, Jessi Pollak, whose Artemis’ Flip cocktail won the hearts and tastebuds of the two judges. Inspired by American spy Virginia Hall, the Artemis’ Flip was a perfect encapsulation of both inspirational women and the versatility and spirit of Marie Brizard.

Jessie not only won $1,000 but the chance to attend the 2022 Marie Brizard Global Challenge with a trip to Bordeaux, France.

Check out her Cocktail and full inspiration story below.

Artemis’ Flip

Recipe by Jessi Pollak, Bar Manager at Spoon and Stable

@Cocktail_Mouse

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Marie Brizard Chocolat Royal
  
• 1 oz. La Luna Cupreata Mezcal
• 1/2 oz. Marie Brizard Banana
• 1 Whole Egg
• 1 dash Loon Liquor Hot Pepper Tincture

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Dry shake until well combined. Add several large chunks of ice and shake to dilution. Strain into a chilled lowball glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

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“The old woman is hunched as she slowly crosses the German train platform. The combination of her long skirts and a heavy bag on her right shoulder help to hide her noticeable limp. Her gray hair is slipping from its loose bun as she passes right by the Gestapo agent, who barely registers her presence; he’s scanning the crowd for threats to the Vichy French regime and one dangerous spy in particular: “Artemis.” The Nazis have been searching for the American spy code-named Artemis for three years now, and although she is a plain-looking woman in her thirties, she can be distinguished by her prosthetic left leg. Many hours and many kilometers pass before the old woman is finally able to relax. Once she has safely locked herself in the attic of a French resistance fighter’s house, she finally begins to undress, wash away her carefully constructed fake wrinkles and gray hair paint, and remove her wooden leg. American-born spy Virginia Hall has made it back into occupied France, where she will become one of the greatest foreign leaders of the French Resistance in World War II and one of the most successful American spies of all time.

Artemis’ Flip is an homage to Virginia Hall, her love of France, and her commitment to freedom. Like Virginia, this cocktail is nuanced, intense, and cosmopolitan. Bittersweet chocolate, ripe banana, creamy vanilla, smoky yet confectionary mezcal, and a subtle touch of habanero combine to make a libation that is rich and complex without being overly sweet.”

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Panama’s culture heavily influences its food and drink.

Fresh fruit is in abundance in Panama, so most of their drinks have some form of a fresh component. Known as the transit country because of the Panama Canal, Panama has even more to offer. From its beautiful attractions and wildlife, Panama is a great place to visit. Next time in Panama, try one of these rums we have rounded up. Not only does rum make a powerful sipping spirit, but using rum as a base for cocktails can really elevate a drink.

We have rounded up some of our favorite brands that were born in Panama.

SelvaRey Rum

Coming in four expressions: white, chocolate, coconut, and owner’s reserve, SalvaRey Rum is co-owned by Bruno Mars. SalvaRey loosely translates to King of the Jungle. The brand was founded in 2014, and shortly after is when singer Bruno Mars joined. Panama has a terroir that is perfect for growing sugarcane. The White is ideal for cocktails like Mojitos, Cuba Libres, etc., while the Chocolate rum has quickly become one of the most awarded flavored spirits. The Coconut expression has pineapple and key-lime notes for a tropical paradise flavor, and the Owner’s Reserve makes for great sipping.

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Grander Rum

This single-origin rum is aged, distilled, and bottled in Panama. It’s made from molasses that is from locally grown sugar cane, yeast strain, local water, and the barrel also provides flavor. With Grander Rum, which comes in five expressions, the barrel plays a significant role in the development. The distillers have used barrels that have previously held sherry, or ex-rye whiskey and ex-scotch whiskey barrels. Using these types of barrels provides an additive flavor and gives the rum color and aromas. Grander Rum ships via the Panama Canal to markets around the world.

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Ron Abuelo Rum

Ron Abuelo believes, “Where there is sugar cane, there should be rum.” This mantra is exactly what the three sons of Don José Varela Blanco thought in 1936 when they used the sugar from their dad’s mill and started distilling alcohol. Distilled from 100% Panamanian Estate grown sugar cane honey, this rum is worth the hype. Their Añejo is a blend of aged rums that have spent a minimum of five years in American Oak casks. Their other nine expressions have the same type of commitment and love when

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There is nothing better than sitting by the pool on a hot summer’s day, with a cocktail, of course.

Something about this scenario makes booze taste better, but mastering the perfect pool cocktail can be difficult. For our home bartenders, we have rounded up a few things to keep in mind when creating poolside cocktails.

Balancing Sweetness

Pool cocktails have the stigma of being overly sweet and overly sugary. The sweetness of a cocktail will be dependent on who is drinking it. If you ever run into the case where the cocktail you’ve made is on the sweeter side, add a few drops of bitters to balance the flavor. There are tons of variations and flavors of bitters on the market, so it may even add a nice twist.

For those who like their drinks extra sweet and need a little more, add syrup to the cocktail. Whether it’s a simple syrup or a flavored one, it’s an easy fix. You could even add a liqueur to a not-sweet enough cocktail.

Refreshing Cocktails

In the summer, and by the pool especially, having a refreshing cocktail is a must. Save the cinnamon and rosemary for the winter, and let’s bring out the mint and cucumber. It’s also crucial to keep the drinks well chilled in the heat. You can even get fancy with ice cubes and infuse them with summer flavors. Add herbs and fruit into ice cubes trays; it’ll not only keep the drink refreshing, but it’ll add a little flavor to the cocktail.

Tiki Cocktails

Summer screams tiki cocktails. A tropical drink is a sweet addition to any pool day. When creating tiki cocktails, start with rum. Not all tiki drinks contain rum, but with tropical-inspired cocktails, rum makes a good base. Tiki cocktails that work in the summer usually have fresh juice or layered flavors. Pineapple, orange, or passion fruit juice all add a tropical flavor to any tiki cocktail. The next thing to keep in mind is adding spices or herbs. This addition can come from the item itself, or syrups and flavored liqueurs can add it as well.

Mix it Up

An easy way to add a crisp kick to a summer cocktail is using fresh-pressed juices or purées. Homemade will always provide optimal flavor, but some brands offer garden-fresh ingredients. Swapping out store-bought peach juice with a peach purée can elevate the taste of a cocktail.

Here are some of our favorite pool cocktails.

Peachy Keen Margarita

The Gin Game

Golden Dawn

Mai Tai

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Each month, Chilled is bringing you five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar.

Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays.

Ah, July. The official start of the summer weather. It’s time to celebrate Independence Day and backyard BBQs. Now that things are beginning to open, there is no better time to whip up a cocktail inspired by the national days. This month, when hosting dinners or family gatherings, add one of these five cocktails to the drink menu.

Check out these five essential cocktails to make all July long.

The Firework

The Fourth of July is a summer favorite we couldn’t miss. To celebrate the day of independence in the U.S., shake up this firework cocktail! With swirls of red, white, and blue, you’re bound to feel festive while drinking this one. For any parties you have planned, amaze your family and friends with this.

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Sugar Cookie Martini

Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day on July 9 with, you guessed it, a Sugar Cookie Martini. While it may seem like a winter cocktail, there is nothing better than a sugary cookie. This martini is a great one for those cooler summer nights. Make this creamy cocktail and indulge.

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Barrilito Sour

Cherries are a summer classic fruit! Mix up this easy yet delicious cocktail from Ron del Barrilito. It’s a mixture of cherry syrup, bitters, and fresh lime juice. It’s a great drink to sip on at the end of the night while sitting around a fire. Pair this sour cocktail with your favorite summer dessert.

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85 and Sunny

The perfect name for a cocktail to drink in July. Sip on this Sherry cocktail for National Wine and Cheese Day! Sometimes a charcuterie board is exactly what the doctor ordered. Get together with your friends and sip on this Sherry cocktail. The perfect cheese to pair with Sherry is a block of hard cheese like parmesan or very mature cheddar.

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Hot Lips Chocotini

This spicy and sweet cocktail is a delicious sipper for the summer. If you like chocolate-covered fruit, then this one is for you. Celebrate Milk Chocolate Day (7/28) and make this indulgent Kahlua and the chocolate vodka martini. Adding the addition of orange wedges brings out the summer flavor.

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