15 Exotic And Refreshing Cocktails For Summer You Should Serve
When the sun is high and the days are scorching, there’s only one thing that your patrons would want the most! A cold and refreshing cocktail drink that helps to chill out and relax is the best thing to serve in summer heat. In this blog, we are going to explore several exotic and refreshing cocktails for summer that you should serve your patrons.
Here Are The 15 Best Refreshing Summer Cocktails For Your Guests
1. Watermelon Daiquiri
One of the best drinks to serve in summer is a daiquiri. A daiquiri is a simple mixture of rum, lime, and sugar. Watermelon daiquiri has a rich flavour and the taste of nostalgia can leave your patrons reminiscing about their childhood. As a busy commercial kitchen, you can use watermelon fruit syrups to ensure consistency and save time.
2. Raspberry Rum Cocktail
Give your guests the taste of exotic raspberries with a punch of dark rum. The raspberry rum cocktail is an exotic tropical drink that will give your patrons a reason to keep coming back. It is made from dark rum, raspberry purée, apple juice, ginger ale, and lime juice.
3. Tom Collins
If you are interested in serving a classic cocktail with minimal ingredients, there’s nothing better than the legendary Tom Collins, supposedly named after a waiter in London, this drink is made from gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. It has a sweet and sour flavour that compliments the radiant summer sun.
4. Mojito
It would be offensive to not include mojito on a list such as this one. This iconic Cuban refreshing beach cocktail is a fan favourite of people around the world. Its common ingredients include rum, sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, soda water, and mint. If your establishment is near the beach or has a waterfront, this is the perfect drink to offer your customers.
5. Strawberry-Mint Sangria
Combine the fruity taste of strawberries, mint, and lemon with a flavourful bottle of white wine. This slightly sweet and sour drink will give a shot of energy to whoever drinks it. Mix in an additional dose of strawberry syrup to sweeten the drink and raise its flavour profile.
6. Piña Colada Spritz
Created in the 1950s, this iconic drink holds a special place in many people’s hearts. The combination of pineapple, coconut, and lime with the best bottle of rum you can find is the perfect drink to relax. It can also be made without the rum as a light cocktail for summer.
7. Frozen Espresso Martini
There’s nothing better than an ice-cold frozen espresso martini after a hot summer’s day. It is made from frozen concentrated cold brew, mixed with Kahlúa and vodka, and topped with whipped cream. It is very easy to make yet tastes like the most exotic drink ever.
8. Mai Tai
If you want to include something strong and fruity on your menu, there’s nothing better than Mai Tai. This tiki drink is the perfect way of getting the party started. This drink complements well with a day out on the beach. So if your establishment is near a beach or the sea, serve Mai Tai to ensure your patrons are grooving.
9. Blueberry Vodka Smash
Blueberry vodka smash is a modern twist on the classic whiskey smash. This fruity refreshing cocktail includes fresh blueberries, mint, lime juice, simple syrup, crushed ice, and of course, vodka. The pairing of sweet blueberries with a hint of vodka gives this drink a unique taste, befitting for the warm summer days.
10. Gin and Tonic
Gin and tonic is one of the best refreshing cocktails to make in any weather. It is a tried and tested flavour pairing that’s popular since the times of British India. But if it’s such a classic, how can you make it better? Enter frozen gin and tonic. Pour all the ingredients of gin and tonic along with a cup of ice into a high-powered blender and mix it all together.
11. Bicycle Thief
This odd-named cocktail is one of the best drinks for hot weather. Think of this as a lighter version of the classic Negroni. It is very easy to make and is as refreshing as it gets. It has simple ingredients, namely: gin, Campari, and grapefruit soda. However, if you are feeling creative and adventurous, you may experiment with different flavours.
12. Bushwacker
What’s better than a cold chocolaty milkshake in a warm summer? A cold milkshake with dark rum in it. Created in 1975, this sweet and caffeinated summer cocktail gives an instant boost to the drinker. It includes ingredients such as dark rum, coffee liqueur, créme de cacao, coconut cream, and whole milk.
13. Por Mi Amante
This drink made with strawberry-infused rum, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and strawberry demerara syrup holds an unexpected punch when you realise it also has two dashes of Tabasco. This drink is fairly simple to make, as you only need to add all the ingredients into a shaker along with ice and mix well.
14. Bourbon Peach Iced Tea
Iced tea is the go-to summer drink for many people. Adding bourbon to the mix gives the drink an underlying feeling of warmth. This is the perfect summer drink for all day long. From garden parties to dinner, you can offer your guests this drink for almost any occasion. While making peach tea from scratch is time-consuming, you can choose our Marimbula Peach Tea Syrup to reduce the time it takes to make bourbon peach iced tea. We are a reputed and experienced food products manufacturer and supplier in India.
15. Pirate Passion Fruit Mule
This tart, tropical cocktail derives its fruity flavour profile from pineapple and passion fruit. And it wouldn’t be called pirate mule without adding rum to it. Other ingredients include ginger beer and lime juice to give a bit more spice to the drink.
Conclusion
Every cafe, restaurant, and hotel must offer chilled cocktails during the summer for a couple of reasons. First, it makes up for the lost revenue in declined tea and coffee sales for the season. And secondly, offering unique and delicious cocktails keeps people coming back for more.
As an experienced HoReCa product manufacturer who has worked with numerous hotels, cafes, and restaurants, we understand that making all kinds of cocktails at short notice is not quite possible. Hence, we bring to you a range of flavourful syrups that help chefs and bartenders craft unique cocktails in no time.
Piyush Chhaochharia
Piyush Chhaochharia is the Vice President of Food Services India Pvt Ltd. He has a great sense of entrepreneurship, steadfast commitment, and passion for quality in the food sector. Piyush has played a pivotal role in transforming Food Services India Pvt Ltd into a leading food products supplier, offering a diverse range of high-quality products and services to customers across India. With a background in organizations like PwC and True North, he has played a key role in growing the business and expanding the product portfolio. An avid reader and fitness enthusiast, Piyush continues to drive the company's growth and success.
