Drink Ideas for August

Whiskey is a historic spirit, encompassing a diverse array of recipes and distillation techniques. However, the one thing all whiskey has in common is that it’s aged in wooden barrels, giving it a distinct smokey, earthy flavor If whiskey is your spirit of choice, there’s no shortage of delicious cocktails in which to enjoy it.

With its unique botanical flavor and light, refreshing taste, gin is a great base liquor for creating delicious drinks you can enjoy all summer. Whether you're looking for something fruity or herbal, sweet or dry, crisp or soothing.

Vodka is a neutral spirit that tastes good with most flavor pairings. If vodka is your spirit of choice, you probably have a repertoire of vodka cocktails on rotation. Mixing vodka with the abundance of fruity and refreshing flavors available during the summer season makes for a perfect summer cocktail.

With its fruity and fresh notes, tequila is the perfect alcohol for summer cocktails. Whether with fresh fruits or fruit juice, there are countless ways to enhance the sweet flavors of tequila and create original and refreshing beverages that evoke tropical destinations.

There's a timeless allure in savoring an Old Fashioned, a cocktail as classic as it gets. The drink's simple elegance, combined with its robust flavors, has made it a mainstay on bar menus worldwide. But what if we were to breathe new life into this legendary cocktail?

The Jungle Bird is a tiki cocktail that delivers a tantalizing mix of tropical flavors with a blend of dark rum, pineapple juice, Campari, and lime juice. Its unique combination presents a balance of sweet and bitter notes, making it a refreshing choice for rum and bitter aperitif enthusiasts.

Peach cocktails offer a delightful burst of fruity sweetness and a touch of summer in every sip. These vibrant libations are perfect for those seeking a refreshing and tropical escape.

With summer in full swing, many ready-to-drink cocktail makers are releasing sun-inspired sips. In this gallery, former bachelorette JoJo Fletcher enters the beverage space with an Amalfi Coast-inspired beverage, J. Rieger & Co. Distillery launches an “Electric” new line and Sunshine Punch seeks to evoke a sense of nostalgia.