Summer is upon us and refreshing yourself with tempting and delicious cocktails is what you need to beat the heat. Whether you're a whisky fan or a gin lover, making a unique and flavourful cocktail is as easy as pouring your favourite drink- simple and anyone can do it. Here are 4 refereshing summer special cocktail recipes for you to chill out in this hot season.

Whether you like your whisky neat or mix it into a cocktail with your own unique twist, these top cocktail recipes feature your favourite spirits, such as whisky, and gin, that are ideal for adding a special touch to your warmer months. Let your friends and family join in too and share great moments and flavours all together with these summer-coded cocktail recipes.

The Daisy

The Daisy is the best way to begin your summer parties, this exotic cocktail highlights the richness and smoothness of Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey. With the fruitiness and tanginess of pineapple, zesty lime, and a pinch of spice, it’s the perfect drink to beat the heat and enjoy the summer vibes.

Ingredients

• 2 parts Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey

• 1 part pineapple juice

• 1 part lime juice

• ½ part thick agave syrup

• Red chilli salt (for the rim)

Method

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add Bushmills Black Bush, pineapple juice, lime juice, and thick agave syrup.

3. Shake generously for about 10 seconds until it reaches to frothy texture.

4. Add a flair by rimming a cocktail glass with red chilli salt and fill with fresh ice.

5. Finally, strain and pour the cocktail into the garnished glass and enjoy!

This Epic The Daisy Cocktail Pairs Perfectly With:

• Grilled prawns,

• Tropical fruit salads,

• Fish tacos

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Agave Paloma

The Agave Paloma is the most amazing cocktail for escaping the heat on hot sunny afternoons, as it is a much smoother version of the classic margarita. This cocktail, made with the mellow Agave Australia Rested Spirit, will lift up your spirits with perfectly balanced grapefruit and lime flavours mixed with the natural sweetness of agave syrup, resulting in a delicious drink ideal for sipping in your backyards this summer.

Ingredients

• 60ml Agave Australia Rested Spirit

• 30ml lime juice

• 15ml agave syrup

• 30ml grapefruit juice

• Top with grapefruit soda

Method

1. In a Collins glass, add the Agave Australia Rested Spirit, lime juice, agave syrup, and grapefruit juice.

2. Fill the glass with cubed ice and mix it well to perfectly combine all the above ingredients.

3. Serve your tasty cocktail, top it with grapefruit soda and garnish with a bunch of grapefruit. Cheers!

This Epic Agave Paloma Pairs Well With:

• Grilled chicken fajitas

• Shrimp Ceviche

• Fresh Guacamole Platter

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Salty Dingo

The Salty Dingo is a refreshing twist on the classic Greyhound, substituting vodka with a fine whisky, Archie Rose Double Malt Whisky. The blissful blend of salted grapefruit soda, honey water, and whisky creates a smooth, thirst-quenching cocktail that is the best way to elevate your summer days. With a dash of salted grapefruit, this cocktail is both bold and appealing.

Ingredients

• 30ml Archie Rose Double Malt Whisky

• 90ml Salted Grapefruit Soda

• 5ml honey water (1:1 honey to water)

Method

1. In a highball glass, add ice and pour in Archie Rose Double Malt Whisky.

2. Add salted grapefruit soda and honey water.

3. Stir it nicely to mix all the ingredients well.

4. Your refreshing cocktail is ready to be served, now garnish it with a half-wheel of grapefruit and you're good to go.

This Epic Salty Dingo Pairs Well With:

• Grilled Prawns

• Fresh Oysters

• Zesty Ceviche

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Passionfruit Spritz

The Passionfruit Spritz is a fruity, bubbly cocktail that blends the delicious flavours of Farmers Wife Summer Spritz Gin with the zesty sweetness of passionfruit. Combine with something extraordinary, sparkling wine and soda, this refreshing cocktail is perfect to sip in the summertime, full of bright flavours topped with a gorgeous fizz.

Ingredients

• 45ml Farmers Wife Summer Spritz Gin

• 10ml lime juice

• 90ml sparkling wine

• 90ml soda

• Pulp of one passionfruit

Method

1. Fill a spritz glass with ice.

2. Add Farmers Wife Summer Spritz Gin, lime juice, sparkling wine, soda, and the pulp of one passionfruit.

3. Stir it generously to mix all the ingredients well.

4. Your tropical and fresh Passionfruit Spritz is ready to be served!

This Epic Salty Dingo Pairs Well With:

• Fresh Fruit Salads

• Grilled Chicken

• Charcuterie Board

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Summer is the best time of year to savour your favourite spirits' flavours. Whether you're planning a summer brunch for someone special or simply want to refresh yourself after a long day at work, Liquorloot has the finest selection of spirits, whisky, and gins that make the perfect pair to create delicious cocktails. We hope these recipes make your summer adventures more memorable and enjoyable, so follow the instructions and enjoy the fun of mixing with your fellow spirits enthusiasts! Celebrate summer with Liqourloot.