Summer Sips: Keep Cool with These Easy-To-Mix Cocktails

By Joseph Luparello

As the season of good vibes and great company finally makes its return, what’s better than ringing it in by whipping up some stunning summer libations?

 

Whether you’re an expert or casual mixologist, Chilled has compiled a list of savory seasonal cocktails for you from two of the coolest cocktail-making places in the world—Nashville and NOLA.

 

Here’s to making your Summer of 2022 one of the most memorable yet!

 


 

Devil In a New Dress

Devil In A New Dress Cocktail

Courtesy of L.A. JACKSON, NASHVILLE

A balanced vodka sour with fresh blackberry juice, this cocktail is made with Cathead vodka, lemon, simple syrup, and blackberry/Campari.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Cathead Vodka
  • 1 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz. Blackberry/Campari (to top)

Preparation: Build in a rocks glass filled with pebble ice. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel.

 


 

Jazz in Jalisco

Jazz in Jalisco Cocktail

Courtesy of HOT TIN, NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans and Jalisco come together with the combination of El Buho Mezcal, Peychaud’s aperitivo, and Big Easy orange kombucha.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. El Buho Mezcal
  • ½ oz. Peychaud’s Aperitivo
  • ¼ oz. Campari
  • 3 oz. Kombucha

Preparations: Pour mezcal, Peychaud’s and Campari into a cocktail shaker and shake. Pour contents over ice into a wine glass and top with kombucha.

 


 

Verde Mart

Verde Mart Cocktail

Courtesy of HOT TIN, NEW ORLEANS

Vodka, Midori, Suze, kiwi syrup and lime come together to create a light and refreshing summer sipper!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Vodka
  • ½ oz. Midori
  • 2 oz. Kiwi Syrup
  • ¼ oz. Suze
  • ½ oz. Lime

Preparation: Shake. Strain into iced tall Collins. Garnish with a half black salt rim and an orchid.

 


 

Dole Whip Up!

Dole Whip Up Cocktail

Courtesy of COMMONS CLUB, VIRGIN HOTELS NEW ORLEANS

Inspired by the Daiquiri, this cocktail is made with pineapple-infused Bacardi Silver, Bacardi 8yr, Lillet, and lime.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. house- infused pineapple Rhum Barbancourt
  • ¾ oz. Pineapple Shrub
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice
  • ¼ oz. Pineapple Juice
  • ¼ oz. Lillet Blanc
  • 1 oz. Sweetened Hand-Whipped Cream

Preparation: Build in a shaker all ingredients except cream. Shake vigorously, double strain in chilled coupe glass. Gently layer cream on top so that it floats. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel.

 


 

LGD

LGD Cocktail

Courtesy of THE BOWER, NEW ORLEANS

Reposado, hibiscus and orange flower, orgeat, mole bitters.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Reposado Tequila
  • ½ oz. Orgeat
  • ½ oz. Pink and Orange Hibiscus flower syrup
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • Lime (for garnish)

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake thoroughly. Pour into a rocks glass over ice. Serve with a lime slice.

 

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