REFRESHING LABOR DAY COCKTAILS TO WRAP UP SUMMER
Celebrate the close of summer with these delicious and flavorful cocktails, which offer a taste of summer’s final moments.
“LIFE IS LIKE A COCKTAIL— MIX IT WITH PURE JOY, SAVOR EACH SIP, AND LET THE FLAVORS INSPIRE YOUR SOUL.”
As summer winds down, there’s no better way to savor the season’s final moments than with a cocktail in hand. Whether hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a serene evening with friends, these Labor Day cocktails offer a delightful balance of rich, indulgent flavors and refreshing, light ingredients. Picture yourself sipping on a classic Box of Chocolates Old Fashioned, with its deep bourbon notes and velvety caramel, or reveling in the vibrant, zesty notes of an Alamos Spritz, with its refreshing blend of Kilinga Bacanora, sweet vermouth, and sparkling water.
Each cocktail is thoughtfully crafted to elevate your end-of-summer celebrations, turning everyday moments into cherished memories. These drinks are more than just refreshments—they are a toast to the sunny days that have passed and a celebration of the season’s final moments. Raise your glass, enjoy the rich textures and vibrant flavors, and let these curated cocktails enhance your festivities. Embrace the essence of summer one last time and make your Labor Day unforgettable
SAVOR A LIVELY MIX WITH HIBISCUS-INFUSED KILINGA BACANORA, ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR, AND FRESH LIME FINISHED WITH A LIME TWIST.
Hibisco Disco Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Kilinga Silvestre (infused with Hibiscus tea)
- ¾ oz Elderflower Liqueur
- ½ oz Fresh Lime juice
Instructions:
- Infuse Kilinga Silvestre Bacanora with hibiscus tea (use 1 tea bag or 1 heaped tsp per 3-4 cocktails).
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist if desired.
A REFINED BOURBON COCKTAIL WITH A BLEND OF ALLSPICE, LIME, AND BITTERS, ELEGANTLY FINISHED WITH AN ZESTY ORANGE TWIST.
Razor Sharp
Ingredients:
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2 oz Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Bourbon
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0.5 oz Allspice Dram
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0.5 oz Lime Juice
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0.25 oz Simple Syrup
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2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions:
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Shake all ingredients with ice.
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Double strain into a chilled coupe.
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Garnish with an orange twist.
FLAVORFUL AND BOLD, THIS MARTINI COMBINES KILINGA BACANORA WITH ESPRESSO AND ORANGE, TOPPED WITH A FRAGRANT DASH OF CINNAMON.
Kilinga Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Kilinga Bacanora Silvestre
- ½ oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Espresso
- ¼ oz Sugar Syrup
- 2 Orange Slices
- Garnish: Orange Twist & Grated Cinnamon
Instructions:
- Add orange slices and all other ingredients
to a shaker with ice. - Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist and a dash of grated cinnamon.
RICH AND SMOOTH, THIS COCKTAIL BLENDS KILINGA BACANORA REPOSADO, LIQUOR 43, AND ESPRESSO, CHILLED WITH CHOCOLATE BITTERS.
Sonoran Café
Ingredients: (Serves 6)
- 8 oz Kilinga Bacanora Reposado
- 8 oz Liquor 43
- 8 oz Espresso
- 8 oz Water
- 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters (per serve)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a 1-liter bottle, leaving room to shake.
- Chill the bottle in the fridge.
- Shake well before pouring into lowball glasses with ice.
- Add chocolate bitters to each glass before serving.
CRISP AND REFINED, THIS MARTINI FEATURES KILINGA BACANORA SILVESTRE AND DRY VERMOUTH, GARNISHED WITH A CUCUMBER RIBBON.
Sonoran Dry Martini
Ingredients:
- 60ml Kilinga Bacanora Silvestre
- 30ml Dry Vermouth
- Garnish: Cucumber Ribbon
Instructions:
- Stir Kilinga Bacanora and Vermouth with ice in a mixing jug.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
REFRESHING AND TANGY, THIS MEZCAL-BASED COCKTAIL COMBINES LIME JUICE AND GRAPEFRUIT SODA, FINISHED WITH A SALT AND TAJIN RIM AND A GRAPEFRUIT GARNISH.
Zomoz Paloma
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zomoz Mezcal
- ½ oz Lime Juice
- ½ oz Agave Nectar (optional)
- 4 oz Grapefruit Soda
- Garnish: Grapefruit Wedge or Twist
- Glass: Salt & Tajin-rimmed Collins Glass with Ice
Instructions:
- Rim glass with salt and Tajin.
- Shake mezcal, lime juice, and agave nectar with ice.
- Add grapefruit soda, strain into glass, and garnish.
BURSTING WITH TROPICAL FLAVOR, THIS COCKTAIL BLENDS VODKA, PINEAPPLE JUICE, AND VANILLA GRENADINE, TOPPED WITH A BRÛLÉED PINEAPPLE CHUNK.
Pineapple Skies
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Broken Shed Vodka
- 2.5 oz Pineapple Juice
- 0.25 oz Vanilla Bean-Infused Grenadine
- Garnish: Brûléed Pineapple Chunk
Instructions:
- Shake vodka and pineapple juice with ice, double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
- Slowly pour the vanilla bean-infused grenadine around the inside edge of the glass.
- Garnish with a brûléed pineapple chunk.
ENJOY THE PERFECT BALANCE OF BOLD KILINGA BACANORA, SWEET VERMOUTH, AND SPARKLING WATER, GARNISHED WITH CITRUS AND BERRIES.
Alamos Spritz
Ingredients:
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1 ½ oz Kilinga Bacanora Blanco
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1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
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1 oz Aperol
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5 oz Sparkling Water
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Garnish: Seasonal Berries, Lemon Wheel, Lemon Twist, Cucumber Slice
Instructions:
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Add all ingredients to a large wine glass with ice.
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Garnish with seasonal berries, lemon wheel, lemon twist, and a cucumber slice.
SAVOR THE RICH BLEND OF RYE, CREAMY OAT MILK, AND CARAMEL, DELICATELY TOPPED WITH VELVETY RASPBERRY WHIP.
Raspberry Beret
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Rye
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Caramel
- 0.75 oz Vanilla
- 0.75 oz Oat Milk
- 4 Drops Saline
- Garnish: Raspberry Whip
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients and pour into a Nick & Nora glass.
- Top with raspberry whip.
