As the season of good vibes and unconfined visitor finally makes its return, what’s largest than ringing it in by whipping up some stunning summer libations?
Whether you’re an expert or unstudied 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
Courtesy of L.A. JACKSON, NASHVILLE
A well-turned 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)
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Preparation: Build in a rocks glass filled with pebble ice. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel.
Jazz in Jalisco
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
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 woebegone salt rim and an orchid.
Dole Whip Up!
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 surf on top so that it floats. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel.
LGD
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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