A Summer Splash

There’s nothing like the summertime. Weekends last longer. And the drinks are sweeter. Whether you need a refreshing sip after soaking up some rays on the beach, on the boat or by the pool, beat the heat with these creative cocktails, certain to remind you of why you love these summer days.

By TERI ERRICO GRIFFIS  »  Photos by ERIN WHITTLE  »  Recipes and drinks by Dram + Morsel

Jam Session

Muddle blueberry, lemon, and mint to your taste and 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup.

2 oz. Kill Devil Rum

1 oz. Pama Liqueur

1/2 oz. Pom Juice

Add ingredients and shake all with ice, double-strain. Dry shake with an Egg White. Serve in Coupe Glass with mint leaf garnish.

Tequila Katie

Muddle 1 Jalapeno slice, 7 Mango chunks and 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup.

2 oz. Cazadores Blanco

1 oz. Domaine de Canton

1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

1/2 oz. Lime Juice

1 oz. Mango Puree

Add ingredients and shake all with ice, double strain. Serve in Coupe Glass with Chili rim and jalapeño garnish.

Kiwi To My Heart

Muddle 1/2 oz. Agave, 1 oz. lemon juice, kiwi and mint.

2 oz. Absolut Citron Vodka

Add vodka and shake all with ice, and strain over ice into Collins Glass with Kiwi chunks.

Bee Sting

2 oz. Kill Devil Rum

1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

1/2 oz. Honey

Dry shake, then shake with ice. Strain into martini glass with a lemon twist garnish.

Pimm's Cup

Muddle 1 oz. lemon juice, 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup and mint.

2 oz. Pimm's

Add Pimm’s, cucumber, orange, strawberry and mint. Shake with ice and serve in Collins Glass.

Green Lipstick

Muddle 1 oz. lemon, cucumber, basil and 1 oz. Simple Syrup.

2 oz. Sutler's Gin

Add gin and shake all with ice, double-strain into Coupe Glass.