Break Out Your Shaker Because World Cocktail Day Is Here

Now that it actually feels like spring, World Cocktail Day (Thursday, May 12th) marks the perfect opportunity to pick a drink with your favorite spirit and enjoy an outdoor after-work cocktail.

Island Time Spritz. (Courtesy Photo)

Island Time Spritz:

1 part Sugar Island Coconut Rum

1 part Pineapple Juice

3/4 part Lemon Juice

3/4 part Aperol

1/4 Simple Syrup

Sparkling Rose

Directions: Combine together over ice. Garnish with pineapple chunks on a skewer.

Scot’s Pomelo: (Created by Ryan Judson, Brand Ambassador for Usquaebach)

1 oz. Usquaebach Reserve Scotch Whisky

1 oz. Pierre Ferand Dry Curacao

1 oz. La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Blanc

Grapefruit wedge, for garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass over ice. Stir, garnish with grapefruit twist.

Scot’s Pomelo. (Courtesy Photo)

Citrus Zinger:

2 oz. Club Soda

1 oz. London No. 1 Gin

1/2 oz. Vermouth Royal Extra Dry

1/2 oz. fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Fresh Mint Leaves, for garnish

Lemon and Orange Zest, for garnish

Directions: Muddle mint and simple syrup in a glass, stir in gin, vermouth and lemon juice. Add seltzer and fill glass with ice. Garnish with mint leaves, lemon and orange zest.

The Cipriani Bellini. (Courtesy Photo)

The Cipriani Bellini:

Mile High. (Courtesy Photo)

1 750ml bottle of Prosecco DOC

5 ripe, White Peaches

Simple Syrup, optional

Directions: Blend peaches and simple syrup until you have smooth puree. Strain the puree and chill for two hours. Pour the peach puree into champagne flutes and gently top with Prosecco DOC.

Mile High:

2 oz. Tequila Avión Silver

1 oz. Pineapple Juice

1/2 oz. Agave Nectar

1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

2 Jalapeños Wheels

Pineapple Wedge or Lime Wheel, for garnish

Directions: Lightly muddle jalapeño wheels and agave nectar in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a large rocks glass that has been rimmed with a mixture of chili powder and salt. Garnish with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge.