Summer is officially in full bloom, and what better way to create a festive summer meeting than with a signature cocktail?
Here are five summer cocktails from various properties across North America to get inspiration for your seasonal drink menus.
Spoleto Signature Cocktail
- 2 oz. Virgil Kaine ginger bourbon
- .5 oz. Fernet Branca
- 1 oz. lemon shrub
Shake all ingredients very generously and serve over crushed ice. Garnish with burnt lemon peel to bring out the natural lemon oils and impress your attendees. Groups can find this cocktail at The Restoration Hotel in Charleston, S.C.
Raspberry Lemonade
- 2 parts raspberry vodka
- 1 part rock candy syrup
- .75 part fresh lemon juice
- 6-8 fresh raspberries
- Soda to fill
Shake all the ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Pour all the ingredients into a glass, and fill with soda. Groups can find this cocktail at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
Bahama Colada
- 1 oz. dark rum
- 1 oz. Ricardo Bahamian Coconut Rum
- 1 part Coco Lopex cream of coconut
- 1 part pineapple juice
- Pineapple wedge and cherry to garnish
Blend together with ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry. Groups can find this creamy cocktail at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.
Rita’s Pomegranate Margarita
- 1.5 oz. pomegranate juice
- .75 oz. Cointreau
- .75 oz. fresh lime juice
- .75 oz. simple syrup
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 pinch margarita rim salt
In a martini shaker, blend all ingredients with ice. Dip rim of empty margarita glass into salt. Pour beverage into glass, and garnish with lime. Groups can find this cocktail at JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale.
Jasmine
- 1.5 oz. grey goose
- .75 oz. St. Germain
- 1 oz. white cranberry juice
- .5 oz. lemon juice
- .75 oz. simple syrup
Combine the ingredients in a chilled martini shaker. Pour into a glass and serve. Groups can find this cocktail at the Bellagio Las Vegas.
