5 Summer Cocktails in 5 minutes | quick, easy, refreshing!

Summer is here! In today’s video, I share my go-to list of 5 easy cocktails for the warmer weather. So whether you’re looking to mix up something for your friends or you’re wishing to simply take a break from the heat, there’s something here for everyone. Most importantly, all of these can be made with only 3 ingredients! Keep summer simple, enjoy the sun, and remember to drink responsibly.

Cheers!

TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Daiquiri: 0:43
Pimm's Cup: 1:10
Mezcal Margarita: 2:10
Gold Rush: 2:55
Vesper: 3:38
Wrap up: 4:08
Houseplants/Sign off: 4:45

THE RECIPES
1. Daiquiri
2 oz. (60 ml) El Dorado 3 Year Old Rum
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) simple syrup (1:1)
lime wheel for garnish

2. Pimm’s Cup
2 oz. (60 ml) Pimm’s No.1
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
3-4 oz. (90-120 ml) Fever Tree Ginger Ale
cucumber, 2 strawberries, & mint for garnish

3. Mezcal Margarita
2 oz. (60 ml) Del Maguey VIDA de San Luis Del Rio Mezcal
1 oz. (30 ml) Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
lime wheel & coarsely ground salt for garnish

4. Gold Rush
1.5 oz. (45 ml) bourbon (Eagle Rare)
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) honey syrup*

5. Vesper
1.5 oz. (45 ml) The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) Union Horse Distilling Co. Rider Vodka
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Americano**
lemon twist for garnish

*HONEY SYRUP RECIPE
In a heat resistant bowl or glass, combine 3 parts honey and 1 part hot water. Stir until honey and water are completely integrated.

**Lillet Blanc may be substituted for Cocchi Americano.

THE TOOLS
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