It’s almost time to celebrate and what better way to do it than with a splash of rum! Here’s our top 5 summer cocktail list and the types of cocktail glasses you’ll need.
I’m sure you can agree that it’s very hard to go wrong with a cocktail. Especially one you didn’t make or pay for… But there is a huge satisfaction in creating a cracking cocktail from scratch by yourself and obviously respecting your gift by drinking every last sip. However no one really wants the faff of shopping for 13 ingredients and 2 of them you can’t pronounce let alone know what they are.. So read my summer cocktails guide and types of cocktail glasses instead.
A run down of my Top 5 Summer Cocktails
I am definitely the type to try as many cocktails on the menu as possible, however my bank account sometimes gets in the way, as does my alcohol tolerance.
Nevertheless, I have researched and investigated to find the best of the best to ensure your satisfaction (I cannot guarantee it’s been a sober experience). However, to ensure I have found you a winner, not only have I got the recipes and simple instructions, I have also selected the perfect types of cocktail glasses to match your drink of choice. So there’s really no excuse to not get your summer cocktail party started!.
Peaches and Cream Cocktails
When it comes to summer cocktails you will always have the classics, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Whiskey Sour, Martini, Margarita - You can’t go wrong, but I want to introduce you to someone, and her name is Peaches and Cream and she is a delight. A sweet tooth’s dream, you could say and the perfect summer cocktail.
Peaches and Cream Ingredients
- 120ml Cream Liqueur
- 120ml Peach Schnapps
- A splash of Triple Sec
- 120ml Peach Puree
How to Make Peaches and Cream
- Combine ice, cream liqueur, peach schnapps, triple sec and peach puree in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into martini or fancy glass and garnish with peach slices and mint sprig for extra sassiness.
Tip: Make enough for 6 drinks as your friends will want one and you’ll want at least 3 for yourself!. Trust me when I say, you really can’t go wrong with this summer cocktail. Put it in a snazzy glass like our Pina Colada glass, these types of cocktail glasses ensure the stand out wow factory they deserve .
Mai Tai Cocktail
Next we have the Mai Tai. A very underrated and extremely moreish drink that tastes as good as summer feels. Another drink that doesn’t include hassle. You will need -
Mai Tai Ingredients
- 45ml spiced rum
- 25ml coconut-flavoured rum
- 1 teaspoon grenadine syrup
- 85ml pineapple juice
- 60ml orange juice
- 1 scoop ice cubes
How to make a Mai Tai
- Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into a glass full of ice.
- Serve with a touch of perfection and a hint of modesty and you’ve got yourself the nod of approval from all your guests/yourself.
Tip - A fresh (or tinned) pineapple garnish and these elegant types of cocktail glasses will be the show stopper in every summer cocktail party.
Tequila Sunrise
...Speaking of, the show must go on.
Next up is a personal favourite, of course, it’s the Tequila Sunrise. A serious summer cocktail special that will surely give you those Spanish Beach Club vibes all year round.
Tequila Sunrise Ingredients
- 3 parts Tequila
- 1 part Grenadine syrup
- 6 parts Orange juice
How to make a Tequila Sunrise
- Pour the tequila and orange juice into a glass over ice
- Add the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom
- Do not stir. Garnish and serve.
Tip - Garnish with a Cherry, it makes you feel very ‘extra’ and you deserve that! The Duralex Picardie Traditional Tumbler is the exact type of cocktail glass you need. Holding 350ml it’s perfect for a cold and refreshing Tequila Sunrise all summer-long.
Time for a Daiquiri
When I say Daiquiri, what do you think of? Original Lime? Strawberry perhaps? What about jazzing it up... Stick with me here because I’m about to get you really excited!
So, as we all know, a daiquiri is made up from the same small list of ingredients, but, you can add whatever fruit flavouring you like, so really you are creating your own personal flavoured daiquiri party! This screams summer cocktail.
Base Daiquiri Ingredients
- 40ml White rum
- 30ml Lime juice
- 20ml Simple syrup
- Then add whatever floats your boat. (Fruit)
Mix altogether in a cocktail shaker and add lots of ice.
Let's think outside the box, Mango. Orange. Is coconut and pineapple too far? Maybe a summer berry mix. Experiment, try new things, you never know what you might come up with and it could change your taste buds forever, in the best of ways.
You’ll need a generous size glass for all your fruit, ice and liquids. These types of cocktails glasses are ideal - Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Margarita Cocktail Glasses/Bormioli Rocco Premium Gin & Tonic Cocktail Glasses.
Side note - Kind of obvious, but the more fruit you add the more healthy you’re being and it’s practically a fruit salad so you can have summer cocktails all day long.
The Pornstar Martini
Finally, to finish us all off we have the powerful Pornstar Martini.
Now this is one of those drinks everybody just loves. Even the most manliest of men, 1 sip of these and they will be dancing on a cloud.
Incredibly easy to make and personally I double or triple the recipe because people just down them like juice (yes I am talking about myself). So always make enough for more and just don’t stop until you and all your guests are on the floor. They are also a crowd favourite as the popular type of cocktail glass is known around the world for it’s sassiness and suave shape.
Pornstar Martini Ingredients
- 2 ripe passion fruits (they should have a crinkly appearance)
- 60ml vanilla vodka
- 30ml passoa
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sugar syrup
- Prosecco to serve
That is of course if you only want to serve 2 people… So keep that in mind and multiply it by a good few!
Pornstar Martini Recipe
- Scoop the seeds from one of the passion fruits into the glass of a cocktail shaker
- Add the vodka, passoa, lime juice and sugar syrup
- Add a handful of ice and shake well
- Strain into 2 martini glasses, top up with prosecco, then add half a passion fruit to each
- Serve immediately
The classic martini shape is entirely the right type of cocktail glass as it’s elegant silhouette gives you the Hepburn chic.
Tip - Before making, fill the martini glass with ice so it chills the glass and keeps your drinks cooler for longer. Tip out the ice when you are ready to serve up.
So there you go, my not so classic but fun list of cocktails to get your summer cocktail party pumping.
I sincerely hope you try them all and wake up feeling regretful of your behaviour. That’s when you know you’ve had a good night!
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Thank you for reading, Lottie Emerson