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How Bartender Thi Nguyen Balances Cocktails with Subtle Umami Flavors at Moon Rabbit in DC

By | Mixology News

Thi Nguyen ‘s journey from communications student to industry leader is nothing short of inspiring.

Photos by Rachel Paraoan

Driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep-rooted connection to her Vietnamese heritage, Thi is reshaping the art of cocktail making. Her career is decorated with impressive achievements, including top placements in renowned competitions. But for Thi, it’s not just about the accolades. Her bartending style blends culture, creativity, and a flair for innovation. Whether incorporating bold Vietnamese ingredients or fostering community connections, Thi’s cocktails are as impactful as they are delicious.

Currently, Thi serves as the bar director at Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien in Washington D.C. The bar experience at Moon Rabbit is more than just enjoying cocktails; it’s about exploring Vietnamese cultural heritage. At Moon Rabbit, each drink is carefully crafted, blending Vietnamese and Asian flavors, allowing guests to not only experience unique cocktails but also engage in the stories and traditions behind each drink.

At Moon Rabbit, Thi and her team incorporate Vietnamese ingredients into their cocktail menu, drawing inspiration from the country’s culinary traditions. Ingredients like fish sauce, rau ram, pandan, jackfruit, and bitter melon bring a distinct Southeast Asian flair to their cocktails. These ingredients not only offer bold flavors but also serve as a way to share the cultural narratives and traditions that inspire the drinks.

When it comes to using these ingredients in cocktails, Thi emphasizes the importance of balance:

“These ingredients can pack a punch in terms of flavor, so it’s important to find the right balance.”

The key is to ensure that these bold flavors stand out without overwhelming the drink. Experimenting with these ingredients and testing them is essential to achieving the right harmony and enhancing the overall cocktail experience.

  1. Balance is key: Strive for balance between the bold flavors of Vietnamese ingredients and other cocktail elements to create a harmonious flavor profile.
  2. Freshness matters: Opt for fresh Vietnamese ingredients to maximize their aromatic and flavor potential in your cocktails.
  3. Embrace versatility: Experiment with different combinations and applications of Vietnamese ingredients, from infusing herbs to syrups, to unlock their full potential in your cocktails.
  4. Think about your garnish: Consider the cultural significance of each ingredient and incorporate storytelling into your cocktail presentation to enhance the guest experience.
  5. Mixing with savory ingredients: Savory elements, such as shrimp salt, fish sauce, and fermented fruits, can add complexity, depth, and a memorable umami quality to cocktails.

Amidst the careful balancing act of concocting these innovative and culturally inspired cocktails, Thi reminds bartenders to have fun and embrace the creativity.

“Experimentation is key to discovering unique and exciting flavor combinations with Vietnamese ingredients. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and try new things in your cocktail creations.”

Recipes:

Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese dipping sauce that is both tangy and slightly sweet, often used in a variety of Vietnamese dishes. I transform it into a delightful syrup for our cocktails. Inspired by the experience of enjoying lettuce wraps dipped in nuoc cham, our signature drink is a blend of flavors.

Using vodka as a blank canvas, we combine it with passionfruit liqueur and our house-made nuoc cham syrup. The result is a perfectly balanced cocktail with a subtle umami finish that complements without overpowering. It’s a unique and refreshing beverage that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine in a glass.

Out Of Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Vodka
  • ½ oz. Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur
  • ¾ oz. Nuoc Cham Syrup*
  • 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Bouquet of Herbs (Mint, Basil, and Shisho) or dehydrated Thai Chili (for garnish)
  • Tool: Shaker, Strainer
  • Glass: Rock Glass

Preparation

  1. Add all the other ingredients to the shaker with ice.
  2. Shake to chill and double strain it into the glass.
  3. Add one big ice cube.
  4. Garnish.

*Nuoc Cham Syrup


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. Fish Sauce
  • 3 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
  • 3 tbsp. Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp. White Sugar
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 Thai Bird’s Eye Chili Peppers, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, add all ingredients and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Let the Nuoc Cham sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, add 100 g white sugar, 100 g water, and the nuoc cham mixture.
  4. Place over medium heat, bringing it to a boil then reduce to a simmer over low heat and simmer for 15 mins.
  5. Turn off the heat, let it cool down then strain into a bottle.
  6. Label with date and name.

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Bà’s Secret Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz. Curry Coconut Milk*
  • ¾ oz. Lime Juice
  • ¾ oz. Basil Syrup**
  • 2 drops Bittermens Hellfire Bitters
  • Toasted Star Anise & Lime Leaves (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Shake, strain into tiki glass.
  2. Garnish and serve.

*Curry Coconut Mil


Ingredients

  • 1 can Coconut Milk (13.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp. Madras Curry Powder
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp. Onion Powder

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a small container and whisk until everything is dissolved.

**Basil Syrup


Ingredients

  • 500 g Sugar
  • 500 g Water
  • 120 g Basil Leaves

Preparation

  1. Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
  3. Turn off the heat, let it cool down then strain into a bottle.
  4. Label with date and name.

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Press Club’s Arctic Monkeys-Inspired Cocktail Tasting Menu

By | Mixology News

Indie sleaze is back — and Press Club Cocktail Bar, the buzzy, new haven from Owner Will Patton and Creative Director Devin Kennedy, is leading the charge.

Blending their love of music with boldly imaginative cocktails, the duo unveils their latest “album”: a tasting menu inspired by Arctic Monkeys’ 2013 studio masterpiece, AM — an era-defining record they hail as essential to the indie sleaze movement.

Channeling the album’s genre-blending style — where rock, hip-hop, R&B, and psychedelia collide — the cocktails are crafted to be just as sultry and seductive. Highlights include the Do I Wanna Know, a sultry twist on the French 75 made with Junmai Daiginjo sake, persimmon, lemon, and champagne, echoing the album’s iconic opening riff. Meanwhile, I Wanna Be Yours, a mix of Hennessy VSOP, coffee, chocolate, and cream, is served with “chocolate-dipped cigarettes” — a wink to both the album’s final track and the original John Cooper Clarke poem that inspired it.

Below, Will and Devin share how the idea took shape, why AM was the perfect fit, and how they translated the album’s themes and sounds into the drinks that make up this unique “album.”

What sparked the idea to build a cocktail tasting menu around AM? Was it always Arctic Monkeys, or did a few albums compete for inspiration?

Leading up to the opening of Press Club, we did a series of four course tasting experiences at our sister concept Jônt. We wanted to keep that tradition alive at Press Club while also keeping it organic to our record bar concept. We choose AM because it’s an iconic millennial album but also it blends a number of influences and genres, inspiration for how our menus blend different ingredients and techniques together.

You describe this menu as an “album” – how did that shape your approach to storytelling and the structure of the tasting experience?

We wanted to have our menu set up like the tracks with the hits up front and B sides on the back end.

With drinks like Do I Wanna Know and I Wanna Be Yours, how did you translate specific lyrics or sonic elements into ingredients, textures, or presentation?

The cocktails are more allusions, incorporating references while also expressing the ethos of the song.

How do you want guests to feel as they move through this tasting menu? Are you hoping for a kind of sensory nostalgia or something more transportive?

We want the guest to have an immersive experience that allows them to feel the living room hospitality while also engaging in the music and vibe of the bar.

Music and cocktails can both be experiential – how do you see the two intersecting in this menu, and how does that show up in the way guests interact with each drink?

We want our guests to have great time.

Looking ahead, are there other albums or artists you’d love to build future menus around – or is AM going to be hard to top?

There are a few albums up our sleeve to be released in June.

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Loco Coco Cooler

By | Mixology News

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate this vibrant holiday with a cocktail that embodies the fusion of cultures—introducing the Loco Coco Cooler, crafted with Loca Loka Tequila.

The premium tequila brand celebrates the rich heritages of India and Mexico—the name itself combines the Spanish word “Loca” (crazy) and the Sanskrit word “Loka” (world), reflecting a spirit that transcends borders and traditions. Founded by Indian actor Rana Daggubati, musician Anirudh Ravichander, and entrepreneur Harsha Vadlamudi, Loca Loka aims to bring a unique blend of cultures to the tequila experience.

Crafted in Mexico’s Los Altos highlands, Loca Loka Tequila is made exclusively from mature agaves aged six years or more, resulting in a spirit with unparalleled sweetness and complex flavor profiles. The brand offers Blanco and Reposado expressions, both of which have received accolades at the 2025 Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America’s Tasting Competition.

Loco Coco Cooler

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Loca Loka Tequila
  • 3 oz. Coconut Water
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Simple Syrup
  • Garnish: Lime Wheel, Toasted Coconut Flakes (Optional)

Preparation

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. In a shaker, combine the tequila, coconut water, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel and toasted coconut flakes (if using).
  5. Sit back, relax, and sip on this refreshing coconut concoction!

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The Flavor Feed: Hot Honey

By | Mixology News

Sweet meets heat in one of the boldest flavor mashups to hit menus this year: hot honey.

Once a cult-favorite drizzle on fried chicken and pizza, this spicy-sweet condiment has officially crossed over into cocktail culture. Bartenders are embracing hot honey for the balance it brings—adding warmth, complexity, and just enough kick to both classic and creative recipes.

Monin’s Hot Honey Syrup, made with organic honey and zesty jalapeño, delivers a flavor that’s as unique as the buzz-worthy recipes you’ll create. It’s perfect for adding a sweet-and-spicy kick to teas, lemonades, cocktails, coffee drinks, sauces, marinades, and more.

The Flavor Feed: Hot Honey

Hot honey’s flavor—a smooth blend of sweetness with a slow-building heat—makes it a standout behind the bar. Turn it into a syrup, and you’ve got an easy-to-batch, shelf-stable, endlessly customizable essential that belongs in every bartender’s toolkit.

Did you know?

Hot honey’s rise to fame can be traced back to a single pizzeria in Brooklyn—Mike’s Hot Honey was originally made as a topping for Paulie Gee’s pepperoni pizza. The combo became a cult sensation and helped launch an entire flavor category!

Gin

Hot Honey Bee Sting

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Gin
  • 3/4 oz. Monin Hot Honey Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Garnish: Mint Honey Stir Stick, Lemon

Preparation

  1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
  2. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
  3. Cap, shake, and strain into serving glass with ice.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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Welcome to The Flavor Feed, your go-to column for the latest buzz in the world of spirits, cocktails, and all things flavor-packed. Whether it’s uncovering bold new trends, spotlighting standout ingredients, or diving into expert tips, we’re here to keep your palate inspired and your creativity flowing. Let’s explore what’s shaking, stirring, and mixing in the industry this month!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Saguaro Cantarito

By | Mixology News

Now available nationwide, Gran Coramino Reposado is a celebration of Mexican craftsmanship—aged to perfection for a smooth, rich finish.

With layered notes of agave, oak, and a touch of spice, it’s as ideal for sipping as it is for mixing.

Looking for a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style? Start with the Saguaro Cantarito—a cocktail that lets Gran Coramino shine.

Photo by Michael Arinze

Saguaro Cantarito

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Gran Coramino Reposado
  • 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz. Fresh Mango Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Hot Honey
  • Chile Lime Salt
  • Garnish: Chile-Dusted Mango

Preparation

  1. Build all ingredients in a Cantarito clay cup with ice.
  2. Stir with a spoon to break up the honey.
  3. Add a pinch of Chile Lime Salt.
  4. Garnish with chile-dusted mango.

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We also have video content of Bud making the drink and explaining the backstory for reference here.

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Monin’s Must-Try Juleps for the Kentucky Derby

By | Mixology News

The official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby just got better.

This year, Monin is giving bartenders and home mixologists fresh ways to toast the track—think juicy mango, cozy brown sugar, herbaceous cucumber, and even floral notes like lavender and jasmine. These seven Derby-ready recipes are packed with flavor and perfectly balanced, made to shine whether you’re behind the bar or hosting the ultimate Derby Day at home.

Let’s raise a julep (or two!) to bourbon, creativity, and the most stylish race of the year.

Derby Hat Julep

Ingredients

  • ¼ oz. Mango Syrup
  • 1 pump(s) Mint Concentrated Flavor
  • 1 pump(s) Cucumber Concentrated Flavor
  • 1 ½ oz. Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • Garnish: Mint, Cucumber, Mango
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
  2. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
  3. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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Classic Mint Julep

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Pure Cane Syrup
  • 2 pumps Mint Concentrated Flavor
  • 1 cup Crushed Ice
  • Garnish: Mint Sprig, Powdered Sugar
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Place ingredients into serving glass and muddle.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and fill serving glass 1/2 full of crushed ice.
  3. Stir to frost glass and top off with additional crushed ice.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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Spiced Brown Sugar Julep

Ingredients

  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • ¾ oz. Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup
  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • Garnish: Mint, Brown Sugar, Powdered Sugar
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Place ingredients into serving glass and muddle.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and fill serving glass 1/2 full of crushed ice.
  3. Stir to frost glass and top off with additional crushed ice.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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Southern Peach Julep

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Premium Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Peach Purée
  • Garnish: Mint, Peach, Powdered Sugar
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
  2. Pour ingredients into mixing tin in order listed.
  3. Add ice from serving glass.
  4. Cap, shake, and pour back into serving glass.
  5. Add garnish and serve.

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Lavender Julep

Ingredients

  • Muddle 12 Mint Leaves
  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Lavender Syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • Garnish: Mint, Lavender Sprig
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
  2. Place ingredients into bottom of mixing glass and muddle.
  3. Fill mixing glass 2/3 full of ice and pour remaining ingredients in order listed.
  4. Cap, and shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
  5. Add garnish and serve.

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Honey Jasmine Julep

Ingredients

  • ¾ oz. Honey Jasmine Syrup
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • 3 dashes Bitters
  • 2 oz. Premium Bourbon
  • 1 Lemon Wedge (squeeze and discard)
  • Garnish: Mint Sprig, Powdered Sugar
  • Glass: Julep Cup

Preparation

  1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
  2. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
  3. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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Watermelon Bourbon Julep

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Watermelon Purée
  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • Ice
  • Sparkling Water
  • Garnish: Watermelon, Lemon
  • Glass: Mug

Preparation

  1. Place Ingredients into bottom of serving glass and muddle.
  2. Fill serving glass full of ice and pour remaining ingredients in order listed.
  3. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Add garnish and serve.

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The Martini de Mayo: A Mexican Twist on the Espresso Martini

By | Mixology News

This Cinco de Mayo, give the espresso martini a new twist with a little help from two Mexican favorites.

Kamora Coffee Liqueur and Teremana Reposado Tequila have teamed up to create the Martini de Mayo—a richer, bolder take on the classic that fits right in with the celebration.

The drink layers Kamora’s roasted coffee flavors from Veracruz and Chiapas with the smooth, oaky notes of Teremana’s highland tequila. The result is something that feels a little indulgent, a little unexpected, and a lot of fun—perfect for whatever kind of Cinco de Mayo you have in mind!

Whether you’re keeping it low-key or going all out, the “Martini de Mayo” is the drink to sip on this year.

Martini de Mayo

Ingredients

  • ¾ oz. Kamora Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 ½ oz. Teremana Reposado
  • 1 oz. Fresh Espresso
  • ½ oz. Cinnamon Syrup

Preparation

  1. Shake with ice until chilled and frothy.
  2. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans.
  3. ¡Salud!

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7 Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo

By | Mixology News

Whether you’re craving something fruity, spicy, or something completely different, these seven cocktails showcase creative twists on tequila and mezcal classics.

From a banana leaf-wrapped beauty in Brooklyn to a saffron-kissed sipper in Nashville, these are the Cinco de Mayo drinks worth seeking out—or shaking up at home!

Henny-Rita

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Hennessy V.S
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Orange Liqueur
  • ¼ oz. Agave Syrup

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake to chill.
  2. Strain into glass with ice.
  3. Optional: 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

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Photo by Jenna Haar

Fortune’s Fool

by Beverage Director Caleb Russell

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. G4 Tequila Blanco
  • ½ oz. Giffard Banane du Brésil
  • ¼ oz. St. George Spiced Pear
  • ½ oz. Pineapple Juice
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • 3 Hoja Santa Leaves, shaken in cocktail
  • Glassware: Old Fashioned Rocks Glass
  • Garnish: Cinnamon-Sugar Salt Rim, Wrap Inside of Glass with Banana Leaf

Preparation

  1. Shake well in cocktail shaker.
  2. Strain onto a large ice cube.

Additional Notes

Available at: elNico| Brooklyn, NY

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Mezcla Yucateco

by Bar Supervisor Andrei Cocom

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Cucumber and Cilantro Puree
  • 1 ½ oz. Narano (Sour Orange Liqueur)
  • 1 oz. Natural Syrup
  • 1 ½ oz. Mezcal (400 Conejos – Mezcal Joven)
  • Glassware: Spritz Glass
  • Garnish: 2 dashes Bitters

Preparation

  1. Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until well-integrated.
  2. Strain in a spritz glass.
  3. Garnish with 2 dashes of bitters.

Additional Notes

Available at: Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla | Cancun, MX

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Photo by ERIC MEDSKER

Spicy Paloma

by Steve Schneider

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Blanco Tequila
  • ½ oz. Mezcal
  • ¾ oz. Homemade Grapefruit Cordial
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5 dashes Hellfire Bitters
  • Grapefruit Soda, to top
  • Glassware: Collins (Black Lava Salt-Rimmed)
  • Special: Ice Spear

Preparation

  1. Shaken.

Additional Notes

Available at: Sip & Guzzle | NYC

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Hot Damn

by Hotel Lilien

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Chili-Infused Tequila
  • 1 oz. Cucumber Juice
  • ¾ oz. Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Simple Syrup
  • 8 Cilantro Leaves
  • Glassware: Rocks Glass
  • Garnish: Cucumber Wheel

Preparation

  1. Shake until cold.
  2. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice.

Additional Notes

Available at: Hotel Lilien | Catskills, NY

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Miso Margarita

by Dorado BeachAvailable at: Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Dorado, Puerto Rico

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Tequila (José Cuervo Reposado)
  • 1 oz. Cognac Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier)
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • 1 ½ oz. Miso Syrup
  • Glassware: Rocks Glass
  • Garnish: Orange Salt Rim, Dehydrated Orange

Preparation

  1. Rim glass.
  2. Measure all ingredients into a shaker and add ice.
  3. Shake and fine strain.

Additional Notes

Available at: Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Dorado, Puerto Rico

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Photo by Run Club Creative

La Vaquera

by Four Walls

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Patrón Joseph Blend Reposado
  • 1 oz. Horchata
  • ¾ oz. Saffron Honey
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
  • ¼ oz. Chickpea Syrup
  • Glassware: Belgian
  • Garnish: A few delicate saffron threads

Preparation

  1. Shake tequila, horchata, saffron honey, lime, grapefruit, and pineapple juice with ice, then strain into a highball over fresh ice.
  2. Garnish with a few saffron threads for an aromatic finish.

Additional Notes

Available at: Four Walls | Nashville, TN

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5 Essential Cocktails for May 2025

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Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays.

Now that we’ve left the rain in April, it’s time to get ready for the start of warmer weather. This seasonal shift behind the bar brings in longer hours, more foot traffic, and a noticeable change in people’s cravings. There is no better time to fine-tune the transitional cocktails that take us from spring to summer.

May has a wide variety of cocktail options to choose from. Look to these as inspiration to roll out a fresh menu; they’re designed to please a crowd. If you ever needed an excuse to add a new cocktail to your roster, the time is now.

Here are five cocktails you should be sipping throughout May.

Butterbeer Winter Cocktail

Harry Potter is loved by so many. It’s got a cult following for a reason—people love the thrill all movies bring. May begins with International Harry Potter Day on the 2nd, and if you need a cocktail to sip alongside your movie marathon, the Butterbeer Winter Cocktail is for you. Don’t let the name fool you—this cocktail hit the spot at any point of the year. This sweet and creamy drink is indulgent and captures all the dessert favorites.

Melon-Mint Wine-Sicles

Switch up your go-to glass of wine for something cold, sweet, and refreshing. On National Moscato Day (5/9), serve the Melon-Mint Wine-Sicles as a tasty and unique treat. Moscato brings just the right amount of sweetness to the popsicles, while the fresh mint adds a delicious herbaceous flavor profile. With honeydew and melons coming into the season, it’s an ideal time to add fruit to your cocktails.

Virginia Sunryes

If you are going to celebrate any drink day this month, let it be World Cocktail Day. On May 13, let your imagination and creativity run wild. There is no better time to experiment with new techniques and flavors than on a day dedicated to the craft. If you need a little inspiration, try out the Virginia Sunryes. While it might seem like a simple cocktail on the outside, it’s really a beautiful combination of smoky, bold, and spicy flavors. Top it off with a red wine foam for an added delicate and aromatic punch to give the cocktail a velvety and dramatic finish.

Mimosa Royale

The brunch staple shows up on nearly every menu. Stand out from the crowd and add something new to your bar menu on National Mimosa Day (5/16). The Mimosa Royale isn’t your classic cocktail—it’s a fusion of fruits and garden elegance. Between notes of strawberry, cherry, and rosemary, this bubbly cocktail is unexpected in a tantalizing way. It’s just as stunning in the glass as on the palate.

Jalapaloma

Not often seen on menus, but a Paloma is a classic for a reason. On May 22, celebrate World Paloma Day with this smoky, sweet, tangy cocktail. This fiery twist on the citrus drink is an excellent choice for the cooler nights we still experience in May. With notes of lime, jalapeno, and bright grapefruit, you certainly can’t go wrong in terms of making this drink. Adding muddled fruit or vegetables to any cocktail will take the flavor profiles to the next level. If you’re looking for a burst of flavors in a glass, the Jalapaloma will do the job.

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