Ah, summer. The season of sun, sand, and, of course, sensational cocktails. This year, the audience of the Anthony On Air podcast has outdone themselves by concocting some of the most tantalizing, refreshing, and downright inventive drinks for the summer of 2024.
Before we dive into these delightful recipes, make sure to check out the podcast to hear more about the stories behind these drinks and the people who created them. Now, grab your shaker and let’s get mixing!
The COATS Concoction
Submitted by: Laura L
Ingredients:
- C – Coca Cola
- O – Open Coast Gin
- A – Appleton Estate Rum
- T – Triple Sec
- S – Smirnoff Vodka
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add 1 oz each of Open Coast Gin, Appleton Estate Rum, Triple Sec, and Smirnoff Vodka.
3. Top with Coca Cola.
4. Stir gently and enjoy.
The Tropical Trinity
Submitted by: TD Freelancer
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Light Rum
- 1 oz Peach Vodka
- 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
- 3 oz Pineapple Juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a shaker with ice, combine light rum, peach vodka, and orange liqueur.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
3. Add pineapple juice and stir.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
I’m a Rhubarbie Girl (Rhubarb Mint Mojito)
Submitted by: Debra MacCauley
Ingredients for Rhubarb Mint Simple Syrup:
- 2 cups roughly chopped rhubarb
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint
Ingredients for the Cocktail:
- Few sprigs fresh mint
- 1.5 oz rhubarb mint simple syrup
- 2 oz lime juice
- 1.5 oz white rum
- Splash of soda water
- 1 stalk of rhubarb for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. To make the simple syrup, combine rhubarb, sugar, water, and mint in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
2. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves.
3. Add the rhubarb mint simple syrup, lime juice, and white rum. Stir well.
4. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water.
5. Garnish with a stalk of rhubarb if desired.
Justice Juicer
Submitted by: MsJustice
Ingredients:
- Malibu Rum
- Pineapple Juice
- Coconut Liqueur
Instructions:
1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add 2 oz of Malibu Rum, 2 oz of pineapple juice, and 1 oz of coconut liqueur.
3. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Nightstand Punch
Submitted by: Ravej
Ingredients:
- Vodka
- Lemonade
- Grenadine
- Splash of raspberry lavender and elderberry
Instructions:
1. In a shaker with ice, combine vodka and lemonade.
2. Shake well and pour into a glass.
3. Add a splash of grenadine and raspberry lavender elderberry mix.
4. Stir gently and serve.
Peach on the Beach
Submitted by: Robin B
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Peach Flavored Whiskey
- 6 oz Iced Tea
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add Crown Royal Peach Flavored Whiskey and iced tea.
3. Stir well.
4. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Royal Blackberry Lemonade
Submitted by: Mrs. Robin B
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whiskey
- 6 oz Lemonade
- Fresh lemon and blackberry for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whiskey and lemonade.
3. Stir well.
4. Garnish with fresh lemon and blackberry.
Duck Fart
Submitted by: Dreamer
Ingredients:
- A shot of coffee liqueur
- A shot of Irish Cream liqueur
- A shot of whiskey
Instructions:
1. Layer the coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and whiskey in a shot glass.
2. Serve immediately.
The Dirty Girl Scout
Submitted by: Nicole D
Ingredients:
- 1 fluid ounce vodka
- 1 fluid ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 fluid ounce creme de menthe
- 1 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
- 1 mint leaf for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, creme de menthe, and Irish cream liqueur.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass.
3. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Mr. Scrunchie
Submitted by: Mrs. Meyer
Ingredients:
- Cranberry juice
- Prosecco
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add cranberry juice and top with Prosecco.
3. Stir gently and serve.
So there you have it! Ten amazing cocktails to make your summer 2024 unforgettable. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard BBQ, these drinks are sure to impress. Don't forget to tune in to the Anthony On Air podcast for more fun and fabulous content. Cheers to a fantastic summer!
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