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Must Make Summer Cocktail List

The last day of school for our kids is on Friday and I don’t know about you, but I think it calls for a sure-fire list of summer cocktails… both to celebrate the fact that we survived this crazy year and to prep ourselves for the next few months of all being home together again.

What does your summer look like? Are you celebrating the commencement of the sunny months out on the water in an exclusive yacht (I can only imagine this scenario)? Are you going to be poolside in a sun chair catching up on the vitamin D that you lacked all through covid? Are you packing the mini van, kids in tow, arms full of floaties, prepped and ready to clean sand from diapers after the fun is over, headed on your next family adventure? Are you looking forward to the quiet respite of your bathroom (the only place you can truly be alone because the door locks) with a cocktail in hand, as you gear up for weeks on end of all being home together once again? Whichever scenario sounds like you - A solid list of must-have summer forward cocktails feels necessary!

These refreshing elixirs taste like summer in a glass and will have you thinking of any excuse to gather your friends and toast to the sunny months ahead. Drawn from the bounty of fruits and flavors that fill our summer months, fresh garnishes and seasonal syrups sparkle in beverages that are equally beautiful as they are tasty. I love stocking our liquor cabinet with products that are really well made and local, whenever possible.

So without further ado…The Haven Illume Summer Cocktail Round Up…

Rhubarb Paloma

recipe from Posh Little Designs

Blood Orange Mojito

recipe by Vanilla and Bean

Lavender Lemonade Cocktail

recipe by My Millennial Kitchen

Orange Pineapple Moscow Mule

recipe by Half Baked Harvest

Watermelon Daquiri with Basil

recipe by Happy Healthy Mama

Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito

recipe by Half Baked Harvest

Honey Floral Iced Tea Pitcher Cocktails

recipe by The Inspired Home

Thai Basil and Ginger Cocktail

recipe by Fern + Shaker

Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower and Rosé Vodka Cocktail

recipe by The Bojon Gourmet

Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco

recipe by Aberdeen’s Kitchen

Pear and Vanilla Sour

recipe by goop

Balsamic Peach Spritz

recipe by Half Baked Harvest

Blackberry Bramble

recipe by Feasting At Home

Chamomile, Honey and Whiskey Cocktail

recipe by A Cozy Kitchen

Elderflower, Gin and Grapefruit Cocktail

recipe by A Communal Table

Thai Basil and Cherry Sparkling Gin Smash

recipe by Fern + Shaker

There you have it folks! Our summer roundup of cocktails to wet your whistle and kick off the sunny months with a bang! Happy sipping!