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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 Margarita: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

Margarita

IBA

BASE: Blanco Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Agave Nectar
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 Salt
The Mojito: A Cuban Classic

Mojito

IBA

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 Aperol Spritz: A Taste of Italian Sunshine

Aperol Spritz

BASE: Aperol

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 2 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Paloma: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

Paloma

IBA

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
The Moscow Mule: A Refreshing Vodka Classic

Moscow Mule

IBA

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Mai Tai: A Tropical Tiki Classic

Mai Tai

IBA

BASE: White Rhum Agricole, Gold Rum, Aged Rum, Plantation Rum

  • 1/2 oz White Rhum Agricole
  • 1/2 oz Gold Rum
  • 1/2 oz Aged Rum
  • 1/2 oz Plantation Rum
  • 1/2 oz Clément Créole Shrubb
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Orgeat
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • 6 Mint Leaves
The Piña Colada: A Taste of Puerto Rican Paradise

Piña Colada

IBA

BASE: Rum

  • 2 oz Rum
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Coconut Cream
  • 1 oz Coconut Milk
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
The Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE: Champagne

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Cuba Libre: The Highball of Freedom

Cuba Libre

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 2 1/2 oz Cola
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
Tom Collins: Old Tom Roots in a Classic Gin Highball

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 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 Americano Cocktail: A Timeless Italian Classic

Americano

IBA

BASE: Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Bahama Mama: Tropical Rum Punch in a Party Register

Bahama Mama

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Dark Overproof Rum

  • 1 oz Jamaican Rum
  • 1 oz Dark Overproof Rum
  • 1/2 oz Coconut Rum Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 3 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
The Batanga Cocktail: Tequila-Cantina Classic

Batanga

BASE: Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Cola
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Bay Breeze: Pineapple Softness in the Cranberry Highball Family

Bay Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 2/3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry 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
The Bermuda Rum Swizzle: Island Punch Energy in a Frosted Glass

Bermuda Rum Swizzle

BASE: Blackstrap Rum, Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Blackstrap Rum
  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Orange Slice 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 Blue Hawaiian: Waikiki Color and Tropical Ease

Blue Hawaiian

BASE: Light Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Light Rum
  • 1 1/4 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 1 oz Coconut Cream
  • 3 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/3 oz Lime Juice
  • Gummy Starfish for garnishment
  • Thyme 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

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