Memorial Day/Summer Sips

As the long weekend approaches and summer kicks off in full swing, there’s no better way to toast Memorial Day than with a refreshing cocktail in hand. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or escaping to a coastal retreat, this curated roundup highlights our Top 5 Memorial Day Cocktails—each bringing elevated flavor and effortless sophistication to your celebration. From bold, spirit-forward classics to light and citrusy sips, these standout drinks are perfect for honoring the holiday in style.

Cucumber Eclipse

Cool, crisp, and just the right amount of mysterious, the Cucumber Eclipse is your go-to cocktail for a refreshing Memorial Day escape. This garden-fresh sipper blends muddled cucumber and basil with smooth Saint Luna Moonshine, brightened by fresh lime juice and a touch of simple syrup. Topped with fizzy club soda, it’s a light and herbaceous drink that feels like sunshine in a glass—with just enough edge to keep things interesting.

Cucumber & Fresh Basil

1 1/2 oz. Saint Luna Moonshine

1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Club Soda

PREPARATION: Muddle 3-4 Cucumber slices and 2 leaves of fresh basil. Add liquid ingredients with exception of club soda to shaker and load with ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into a collins glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with Cucumber Ribbon and 1 Basil Leaf (slap the Basil to release the aroma).

Peach Tea

Step into a Southern daydream with the Peach Tea—a whimsical twist on a front porch classic. This golden-hued cocktail stirs together the rich, toasty warmth of Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon with sweet peach syrup and brisk black tea, all brightened by a splash of lemon juice. Garnished with juicy peach slices, it’s like a lazy summer afternoon in a glass—charming, smooth, and just a little bit indulgent. Perfect for sipping under string lights as fireflies begin to dance.

2 oz Taffer's Browned Butter Bourbon

1 oz Peach Syrup

2 oz Black Tea (Chilled)

1 oz Lemon Juice

Peach Slices

PREPARATION: Slice peaches into 3-4 slices and set aside. Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass or tin with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into cocktail glass with ice and garnish. Pour into a Collins glass and garnish with mint sprig and peach slices.

Solento Piña Punch 

Turn up the heat and the sunshine with the Solento Piña Punch—a tropical crowd-pleaser with a spicy twist. Smooth Solento Blanco tequila meets sweet, chilled pineapple juice and a kick of fresh jalapeño slices for a bold, beachy blend that’s equal parts sweet, sassy, and refreshing. Just add ice and let the fiesta begin!

1 1/2 cups Solento Blanco

1 Jalapeño (thinly sliced)

4 cups Pineapple Juice (chilled)

Ice

PREPARATION: Muddle the jalapeno slices in a pitcher. Stir in the pineapple juice and tequila. Serve in ice-filled glasses.

Wilde Blossom

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Delicate yet daring, the Wilde Blossom is like a garden party with a secret. Floral Wilde Gin and silky sake create a poetic pairing, while cherry syrup and a kiss of lemon juice add a sweet-tart flourish that dances on the palate. It's whimsical, romantic, and just the right amount of wild—perfect for sipping as you chase golden hour through blooming fields.

1 1/2 oz Wilde Gin

1 1/2 oz Sake

1 oz Cherry Syrup

3/4 Lemon Juice 

PREPARATION: Mix ingredients and top with soda water

The Daily Grind 

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Meet your new after-hours obsession: a decadent, dreamy blend that’s part cocktail, part dessert. This rich and cozy sipper combines smooth Off Hours Bourbon and velvety Disaronno with La Colombe Triple Latte for a caffeine-kissed kick. A hint of maraschino liqueur and a drizzle of maple syrup add depth and sweetness, all finished with a dusting of nutmeg. It's the perfect pour for winding down—or ramping up—a long weekend night.

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1 oz Off Hours Bourbon Whiskey 

1 oz Disaronno 

2 oz La Colombe Cold Brew Concentrate

.25 oz Maraschino liqueur 

.25 oz Maple syrup 

Nutmeg 

PREPARATION: Add Off Hours Bourbon, Disaronno, La Colombe Cold Brew Concentrate, Maraschino liqueur and Maple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled. 

Strain into a Coupe glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg.