Say hello to the season of patio drinkin’ and cocktail shakin’ – summer is officially here. To welcome the warmer temps, we’ve tapped our beverage gurus to create four smash cocktail recipes packed with muddled, seasonal fruit, fresh herbs and a big punch of flavor- served over ice.
Keep these refreshing smash recipes on hand and the good news, you don’t have to be a mixologist to whip up these libations on your own. Click the links below for full recipes.
Zero Proof Watermelon Smash – Summer House Santa Monica
muddled mint, lime cordial
Raspberry-Lemon Smash – Brad Wermager, Wildfire & Big Bowl Wine & Spirits Director
vodka, raspberries, lemon, sour mix with a splash of soda
Zero Proof Watermelon Smash*
Serves: 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
- 2½ oz. watermelon juice
- ½ oz. lime juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- 6 large mint leaves, pressed
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
- Splash of soda
* Add l ½ oz. any spirit to make it “full proof”
METHOD
- Muddle mint leaves.
- Build in a glass.
- Add ice and top with a splash of soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Wildfire Raspberry-Lemon Smash
Serves: 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
- 4 raspberries
- l ½ oz. vodka
- l ½ oz. fresh sour mix
- l ½ oz. soda
- Ice
METHOD
- Muddle four raspberries
- Fill glass with ice
- Add vodka, sour mix and soda
- Pour all ingredients & ice into Martini shaker and shake for 10-12 seconds
- Pour all ingredients and ice back into glass 6 Garnish with a lemon wedge