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.
There is nothing better than a sunny and warm July day. This month brings tons of days to celebrate, not just the fourth. Between National Daiquiri Day, World Rum Day, and National Tequila Day, there are endless options in regard to changing up your bar menu. It’s always disappointing to walk into a bar, and the menu hasn’t been updated. That’s why we bring you different ideas every month for inspiration. Make these cocktails your own and switch them to your liking or bar needs. Cocktail making has no rules!
Whether hosting gatherings by the pool or simply wanting to spice up your cocktail rut, one of these five drinks should be in the rotation.
Chocolate Manhattan
A day devoted strictly to chocolate? Yes, please! July 7 marks World Chocolate Day, so this twist on a classic Manhattan cocktail is something worth trying. Garnish this drink with a cherry on top for the perfect combo of sweet and fresh. If you weren’t a manhattan lover before, you definitely will be once you take a sip of this cocktail.
Baijiu Colada
We all know how to make a piña colada, so for National Piña Colada Day (7/10), it’s time to switch it up. If you’re looking for a star cocktail to add to your bar menu, give this one a try! The classic coconut flavor is there with the addition of passion fruit puree and ginger syrup. It’s going to wow just about anyone!
Champagne Mojito
It wouldn’t be summer without a mojito. Mint and lime are a match made in heaven, so on National Mojito Day (7/11), make yourself this riff on the classic. This gorgeous cocktail takes everything we love about mojitos and makes it even better. The addition of champagne gives a light and bubbly taste that is unmatched in the summer heat.
The Cherry Blossom
Celebrate National Cherry Day (7/16) with a cocktail from one of our own. Chilled 100 member Jessica Nadine Thomas created this beautifully orchestrated drink that will quickly become your go-to. When it comes to cocktail creation, Jessica uses this approach: “I build every cocktail as though it is for my best friend.”
And The Beet Goes On
Ever had blue-cheese-washed vodka? Well, now is your time to give it a try. For National Wine and Cheese Day (7/25), we present you with dill-infused vermouth and blue-cheese-washed vodka cocktail. Don’t let the combination scare you—this is worth making. The depth of flavor is going to blow you away.
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