20 summer-friendly cocktail recipes worth preparing at home

Patrón Tequila Watermelon Basil Margarita

With notes of fresh agave and oak, Patrón Reposado is an ideal tequila for a bountiful fruit and herb-filled margarita. A sweet and savory cocktail recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 parts Patrón Reposado Tequila
• 0.5 part watermelon puree
• 0.5 part basil simple syrup
• 1 part lime juice
• Garnish: Dehydrated lime wheel

Method:

• Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Santa Teresa 1796 Old Fashioned

For the whiskey drinker looking to change it up and explore a new category, a bottle of barrel-aged Santa Teresa 1796 rum is sure to delight the palate. Dark, dry, and bold, a bottle of Santa Teresa 1796 holds blends aged from 4 to 35 years in bourbon oak barrels for a smooth and balanced finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ parts Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
• ¼ part Demerara Syrup (1 part water / 1 part sugar in the raw)
• 4 dashes Angostura bitters
• Glassware: Old-fashioned glass
• Garnish: Orange twist

Method:

• Build all ingredients in a mixing glass.
• Stir 30-40 seconds.
• Pour over ice in a double old-fashioned glass.

The Sparkler

Also notable about Santa Teresa 1796 Rum is that it is a “rum with purpose’.” It is partnered with Project Alcatraz, a program that rehabilitates former gang members in Venezuela through the sport of rugby. Since 2003, the brand has turned warring gangs in Venezuela into colleagues and ultimately friends via this sport.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
• 0.25 oz. Genepy le Chamois
• 0.25 oz. Mandarine Napoleon
• 1 spoonful Banana Combier
• 0.75 oz. fresh lemon juice
• Sparkling wine for topping

Method:

• Shaken, served in a highball glass with a Collins ice sphere.
• Top drink with sparkling wine.
• Garnish with a single plantain chip and an edible orchid.

Convite Margarita

Named for the Oaxacan gathering of friends and neighbors that followed a bountiful harvest, Convite is rooted in celebration. This artisanal mezcal aims to embody the warmth that comes from sharing our success with those around us.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Convite Mezcal Esencial
• ¾ oz. agave syrup
• ¾ oz. fresh lime juice

Method:

• Combine in an ice filled shaker.
• Shake well and strain into a glass.
• Garnish with your favorite salt and lime.

Brothers & Sisters

Also notable about Convite is that it is produced in small, exclusive lots to create a superb flavor. And while it shares the tradition of Mexico with the world, it also remains anchored in the power of its community. Its planting, harvesting, distilling, and bottling are all completed in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Convite Mezcal Esencial
• 2 oz .passionfruit nectar
• .75 oz. light agave syrup
• 1 dash of green habanero sauce

Method:

• Shake all ingredients with ice.
• Strain into glass over ice.
• Sprinkle ground salt and pepper.
• Garnish with fresh mint.

Frey Ranch Bourbon’s Ranch Hand

The Frey Ranch Distillery’s version of a Gold Rush, the Ranch Hand is rooted in sustainable Nevada-born bourbon.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Frey Ranch Bourbon
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. honey syrup (2:1)
• Dash aromatic bitters

Method:

• Build all ingredients and shake with ice.
• Strain into a chilled rocks glass garnished with fresh lemon peel.
• Serve and enjoy.

Which of these summer-themed cocktail recipes will you be making this summer? Are there any cocktail recipes you would love to see on the list?