When the weather heats up, refreshing summer cocktails are the perfect way to stay cool. One of our favorite spots for that is Eastend, their vibrant bar opens up to outdoor tables making it the perfect setting for an afternoon cocktail. The passionate bartenders truly thrive on making all their Eastend customers happy and relaxed with their signature drinks and dazzling charm.
When you can't make it in for a drink at the bar, you can make one of their at home. And, what makes the ideal summer cocktail? It's refreshing, it's fruity, and it's well balanced, making it the perfect libation to enjoy while soaking up the sun by the pool or in a hammock. Are you thirsty yet? Come check out some of our favorite summer sips, then get shaking, stirring, or blending.
Jiant Azalea
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz gin
1 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz lime juice
1/4 oz simple syrup or honey
Top with Jiant Hicamaya Hard Kombucha
Directions
In a shaker, add gin, lime, pineapple juice, and simple syrup or honey with ice. Shake it like you mean it for 30 seconds.
Strain into a glass with fresh ice and top with Hicamaya (about 2 oz).
Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge.
Rainbow Punch
Ingredients
1 oz dark rum
1 oz white rum
1/2 oz dry curacao
1/8 oz St Elizabeth allspice dram
3 dashes of angostura bitters
1/2 oz grenedine
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz lime juice
Directions
In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice and shake vigorously 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and fill with crushed ice. Garnish with mint and citrus wheels.
To make the grenadine, heat equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar over low flame until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool before using.