5 Essential Cocktails for May

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.

It’s officially May. As the flowers begin to bloom and outdoor BBQs begin to happen, we have put together a list of cocktails worth trying this month. New seasons are the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. These five cocktails are easy to make, so you have nothing holding you back.

Celebrate this month’s holidays with one of these five essential cocktails.

Jedi Mind Trick

Star Wars is a childhood classic. Whether a fan or not, almost everyone has watched the movie. May 4 is National Star Wars Day, so we have a cocktail perfect for the occasion. The Jedi Mind Trick is a simple yet elegant cocktail that is easy to whip up.

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The Cosmopolitan

National Cosmopolitan Day (May 7) means you need a Cosmopolitan in your hands. This classic yet delicious drink has quite the history behind it. So much so, we have an entire post dedicated to its history. The pink hue is identifiable, and it’s gained popularity through pop culture over the years.

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Apple Pie Cocktail

You might think National Apple Pie Day would be closer to Thanksgiving however, this tasty dessert has an entire day dedicated to it on May 13. A rich cocktail reminiscent of apple pie can be comforting during the spring. The cinnamon sugar on top gives it the perfect amount of sweetness.

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Summer 2016

The warm months mean more fruit is in season. Celebrate National Fruit Cocktail Day on May 13 with a fruit-forward cocktail. This cocktail is perfect for sipping in the sunshine. Rhubarb is in season from April-June, so it’ll be easy to make the salted strawberry and rhubarb cordial from scratch if you’re feeling fancy.

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Mixed Berry Sangria

National Wine Day, May 25, is a great excuse to use up any white wine that’s sitting around. This Mixed Berry Sangria is frozen too, which is excellent for the warmer days ahead. Sangria is a summer staple so, give this recipe a go.