Raise a glass to dad with these spirited Father’s Day cocktails
Whether he is called dad, father, or papa, the man of the house deserves a toast on his special day. From being the grill master to the fix-it guru, it seems like he has the answer to any and every situation. With these spirited Father’s Day cocktails, dad can raise a glass to a well-deserved day off.
Choosing Father’s Day cocktails does not necessarily have to be a huge production. While some dads might prefer a simple beer, others might prefer to shake up their beverage routine. These suggestions cover a variety of flavors. From a simple sipper to a tropical temptation, it might be hard to pick just one option from the list.
Spirited Father’s Day cocktails
Dewar’s Lemon Wedge
As the US Open heads towards its final round, this golf-inspired cocktail is a great choice to enjoy after 18 holes. The combination of the Dewar’s and lemonade is bright and refreshing. With a little carbonation from the club soda, it is an easy sipper.
Dewar’s Lemon Wedge
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz of 12-year-old Dewar’s Whisky
- 3 oz of Club Soda
- 2 oz Lemonade
Method:
- Combine all ingredients over ice in a highball glass and garnish with a lemon wheel. (If you’re looking for maximum authenticity, spear that lemon with a golf tee)
Orange Honey Smash
The combination of orange and honey is a classic choice. In this Stranahan’s cocktail, the combination of sweet, bright, and punch of flavor from the bitters makes for a balanced flavor. A great choice to enjoy before dinner or while grilling, it might become dad’s signature drink.
Orange Honey Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Stranahan’s Original
- .5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- .25 oz Honey Liqueur
- .25 oz Amaro
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 1 Orange
Instructions:
- Pour Stranahan’s Original, sweet vermouth, honey liqueur and add amaro, Angostura bitters and Orange bitters into a shaker and stir gently. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.
The 808 Mojito
Even if a tropical getaway was not in the cards for this summer, Father’s Day cocktails can offer an escape in a glass. In this cocktail from Sammy Hagar’s cocktail book, the combination of tropical flavors can transport the drinker to that vacation like moment. The combination of sweet, bright, and a touch spicy is quite exciting.
The 808 Mojito
Ingredients:
- ½ ounce of fresh pineapple (puree, juice, or freshly chopped)
- ½ ounce fresh mango (puree, juice, or freshly chopped)
- ½ habanero pepper, chopped
- 2 ounces fresh yuzu juice
- 3-4 fresh kaffir lime leaves
- 1 ounce Lychee Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum
- 1 ounce ginger beer
- ¾ ounce Sammy’s Red Head Rum
- Garnish: Fresh mint sprig
Preparation:
- In a cocktail shaker, add the pineapple, mango, habanero pepper, yuzu, lime leaves and Lychee Simple Syrup. Using a muddler, gently (yet firmly) muddle the ingredients. Then add the Beach Bar Platinum Rum. Stir well and pour into a Collins or highball glass filled with crushed ice. Top with the ginger beer and Redhead Rum.
The Moneymaker
Although some dads might joke about having to always open their wallets, this cocktail could make him feel like a high roller. The sweet, spicy, and a touch tart could put dad in a better mood when you ask him to fun that next expense.
The Moneymaker
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gran Coramino Cristalino
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz Hot Honey Syrup (2 Parts Mike’s Hot Honey + 1 Part Water)
- 2 oz Grapefruit Soda
Directions:
- Rock Tajin around rim of Collins glass. In a cocktail shaker, add Gran Coramino Cristalino, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and hot honey syrup. Add fresh ice, then shake and strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with grapefruit slice
Flying Peach Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned is a popular classic cocktail. While there are many variations, this peach forward choice is a great pairing with some barbecue. The stone fruit flavors can play off the smoky notes in the food. For those people who want to shake up the classic, this cocktail is definitely one to try.
Flying Peach Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 1.5 parts Redbreast 12
- 1.5 parts creme de peach
- 2 dashes of simple syrup
- 1 dash of Peychaud bitters
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Method:
- Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Fill rocks glass with freshly cubed ice, strain into rocks glass.
- Garnish with orange zest.
Santa Teresa 1796 Holy Trinity
In this cocktail, the combination of three different liquors leads to a nuanced sipper. With two types of bitters to bring some savory notes, it helps to bring some balance to the flavor. While this cocktail is delightful, it needs to be sipped with care.
Santa Teresa 1796 Holy Trinity
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
- 0.75 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon
- 0.75 oz St.Germain Edelerflower Liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura Aromica Bitters
- 2 dashes Peycahud’s Bitters
- 50 mL Sparkling Water
Method:
- Combine ingredients in mixing glass. Stir, then strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass or ice blocks. Garnish with a lemon peel over the top of the cocktail, twist, and place on top of large ice cube.