Labor Day always comes as a bit of a shock, especially when it falls earlier than usual. Ease your guests into the transition from summer and extend the season with some fresh and flavorful cocktails. Here are seven we like for 2024.
Guavabuena
Ingredients
- 2 parts Espolón Tequila Reposado
- 2 parts Guava nectar
- ¾ parts Honey syrup
- ¾ parts Lime juice
- 3 parts Club soda
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a shaker except for the club soda.
- Shake vigorously and quickly.
- Open the shaker and add club soda.
- Strain all contents into a highball over fresh ice.
- Garnish with mint bouquet, lime wheel and citrus salt.
Notes
The mixologists at Espolón created this recipe.
Bourbon Spritz
Ingredients
- 1 part Maker’s Mark bourbon
- 1 part Aperol
- ¾ parts Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Splash of simple syrup
- Prosecco
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Layer in bourbon, Aperol, juice and syrup.
- Top with prosecco.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Notes
The mixologists at Maker’s Mark created this recipe.
Punch by the Ocean
Ingredients
- 8 parts Gray Whale gin
- 4 parts Lillet Rouge or Cocchi Rosa vermouth
- 4 parts Watermelon puree
- 4 parts Fresh lemon juice
- 6 parts Ginger beer
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Combine ingredients except ginger beer into large drink vessel.
- Fill with crushed ice and top with ginger beer.
- Briefly stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
The mixologists at Gray Whale created this recipe.
Little Death
Ingredients
- ½ oz. Juliette peach liqueur
- 1 oz. Lo-Fi gentian amaro
- ¼ oz. Ginger syrup
- ¼ oz. Cucumber syrup
- ½ oz. Lemon juice
- Champagne
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add liqueur, amaro, lemon juice, cucumber syrup, and ginger syrup.
- Gently stir and top with Champagne of choice.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Notes
The mixologists at Daintree Rooftop & Lounge in New York created this recipe.
The Siesta
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Cimarron Blanco tequila
- ½ oz. Raspberry-infused Aperol
- ½ oz. Grapefruit juice
- ½ oz. Lime juice
- ½ oz. Simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon peel
Instructions
- Add liquid ingredients to a shaker.
- Shake vigorously.
- Double-strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
- Express and discard the lemon peel.
Notes
Tyler Faust, bartender at The Citizen in Alys Beach, FL, created this recipe.
Yuzu Zing
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose vodka
- ½ oz. Italicus bergamot liqueur
- ½ oz. Campari
- ½ oz. Giffard Triple Sec
- Top with Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu
Instructions
- Build in a wine glass over ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Notes
The mixologists at Rose Lane at Park Lane New York created this recipe.
Lady Day
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Rum
- 1 cup Mango chunks
- 1 oz. Coconut shrub*
- 1 oz. Simple syrup adjust to taste
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine liquid ingredients with ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with coconut flakes.
Notes
*For Coconut shrub: Combine 1 cup coconut water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup white wine vinegar in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved, let it cool, and then strain into a bottle.
The mixologists at Red Rooster Overtown in Miami created this recipe.
