Need a sweet, refreshing, and delicious drink for the dog days of summer? Who doesn’t? Cool off this summer with our Mango Malibu Rum Punch! This cocktail is simple and quick to make – and the best part is, it tastes like a tropical getaway!
The smooth, fresh coconut flavor of Malibu mixes together with a crisp kick of Tito’s and perfectly complements the tropical fruit flavors of these juices! This Mango Malibu Punch is easy to make at home, and tastes like a resort-style drink!
Ingredients:
1oz Tito’s Vodka
1.5oz Malibu Rum
2oz Cranberry Mango Juice
1oz Pineapple Juice
Recipe:
You can build this cocktail in the glass or in a tin. We shook ours up, but feel free to pour directly into your glass.
First, fill your glass or tin with ice.
Next, pour 1oz Vodka. Follow with 1.5oz of Malibu Rum.
Add 2oz of Cranberry Mango juice. Next, pour a splash to 1oz of Pineapple juice into your mixture.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Shake your mixture or simply use a straw to mix together.
Cheers!
⚠️ WARNING: Easy to make, and even easier to drink ⚠️
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Try this Peach ? Lemonade for a tart and sweet drink that can be enjoyed all summer ☀️!
Fourth of July is here, and this year – things are looking a little different than usual.
You’re likely avoiding the crowds – no beaches, barbecues, or bonfires – but that doesn’t mean the fun stops! ?
Who doesn’t love lemonade, and it’s peach season! This delicious recipe has silver tequila, fresh peach purée, lemonade, and a topper of Sprite. Grab some ice cubes and shake one up, you’ll be feeling refreshed in no time!
We’re using fresh peach purée. Don’t worry, it’s easy! We used skinless peach-halves and boiled them with sugar, and peach schnapps to add more liquid! Canned peaches will work fine, too!
In a medium saucepan, add your peach halves (2 peaches worth), or a medium can – add an ounce of peach schnapps and about a 1/4 cup of sugar. Boil and keep moving constantly while the peaches break down. If after several minutes of your peaches breaking down, you’re not happy with the consistency, you can use a regular or immersion blender to smooth out the mixture (if needed). Let this mixture cool for a few minutes!
Assembling this drink couldn’t be easier – seriously, try it out!
Fill your drink tin with ice. Next add 2oz of silver tequila.
Then, add your Peach Purée, about 0.5-1oz (depending on your sweetness preference)
Now, add 3 ounces of Lemonade. Shake, shake, shake!
Pour into your Salt-Sugar mix rimmed-glass, and top with Sprite.
Not a tequila fan? Try it with vodka or rum!
And- you’ll have extra peach purée to make Peach Lemonade without alcohol for the kids!
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Summer is here and we have the perfect drink to celebrate! If you like Piña Coladas …you can’t miss this delicious recipe with a twist – it’s on the rocks!
No blender required, so clean-up couldn’t be easier!
This delicious recipe has Silver rum, pineapple juice, Cream of Coconut, and a floater of Toasted Coconut Rum. Grab some ice cubes and shake one up, you’ll be happy you did!
Ingredients:
2oz Bacardi Silver
4oz Pineapple Juice
3oz Cream of Coconut
0.5oz Coconut Rum
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Recipe:
Start by filling your tin with ice. Next, add 2oz of Bacardi Silver. Add 4oz of Pineapple Juice. Squeeze 3oz of Cream of Coconut into the mixture.
Shake well! You’ll create a nice coconut foam on top of the drink.
Pour contents of tin into your favorite glass. Top with 0.5oz floater of Toasted Coconut Rum. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
Now, you have Piña Coladas to enjoy while soaking up the sun… it’s a one-way ticket to paradise!
Cheers!
Loved the first one, and want another? Try throwing the ingredients above into the blender with some fresh strawberries ?for a delicious Miami Vice!
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We are putting a crisp, summer twist on the classic Moscow Mule! Here is the recipe to make this refreshing lemon, blueberry, and basil cocktail at home!
2oz Vodka
Add blueberries to taste (we used 4)
Add basil (we used 3 leaves)
Juice of 1 Half Lemon
Top with Ginger Beer
Fill your shaker with ice. Next, pour 2oz of Vodka. Add your blueberries and basil. Squeeze the juice of one half lemon into the tin. Shake the mixture vigorously to break up the blueberries and release the essence of the basil. Pour mixture into a copper mug. Top with Ginger Beer and garnish with blueberries, lemon, and a sprig of basil!
Enjoy this crisp and delicious Lemon Blueberry Basil Mule on a warm summer day! Cheers!
For more information, tips, and recipes- visit our blog or check out our Pinterest Page!
The Jameson Green Tea Cocktail is a fun twist on the classic Green Tea Shot. Light, peachy, and easy to sip – this tasty drink is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
1.5oz Jameson
0.5oz Peach Schnapps
0.5oz Sweet and Sour Mix
1oz Green Tea
Top with Sprite
Fill the tin with ice. Next, add 1.5oz of Jameson. Add 0.5oz of Peach Schnapps. Now, add 0.5oz of Sweet and Sour Mix. Top with 1oz of Green Tea (we used fresh brewed, and unsweetened).
Shake, shake, shake! Now, pour the contents into your glass. Finish the drink with Sprite. Garnish with a lime circle.
You now have a delicious, crisp, and refreshing summer cocktail! Cheers!
Trying this cocktail? Tag us on Instagram @shortstafapp and show us your creation!
For more information, tips, and recipes : check out our blog or visit our Pinterest Page
Red Sangria is one of our favorite warm-weather cocktails! It is the perfect balance of wine, liquor, and juice. Great to make in a pitcher for parties or enjoy solo! Here we have the recipe for a single serving of The PERFECT Red Sangria to enjoy for your next virtual happy hour!
Ingredients:
3oz Red Wine
0.5oz White Rum
0.75oz Peach Schnapps
0.75oz Brandy
3oz Orange Juice
Half lime slice
Half lemon slice
Half orange slice
Start by filling your glass with ice. Next pour 3oz Red Wine of your choice into the glass. Add 0.5oz White Rum, 0.75oz Peach Schnapps, and 0.75oz of Brandy. After you add the liquor, it is time to add the juice. We added 3oz of fresh squeezed orange juice (fresh squeezed is optional). Now, take the mixture and pour it into a tin. Top with your half slices of lemon, lime, and orange. Put the lid on the tin and shake! Pour the mixture back into your glass. Top with Sprite and add your garnish. You now have a delicious glass of Red Sangria.
Social distancing and quarantine don’t have to stop your fiesta! Check out these recipes for our 5 Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo! We shook things up and made a different Margarita every day going into May and leading up to our favorite celebration!
Watch the video for the how-to’s and recipes for our Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo.
Uno de Mayo
We started things off with our Grapefruit Basil Margarita on the rocks. This unique cocktail puts a sweet and tart spin on the classic Margarita!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Silver Tequila – (We used Milagro… Feel free to use Patron or whatever YOU like!)
0.5 oz Triple Sec
0.5 oz Agave
3 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1/2 Fresh Lime Juiced
5 Fresh Basil Leaves
Recipe:
Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour 1.5oz of [Milagro] Silver Tequila inside. Add 0.5oz of Triple Sec. Pour 3oz of Fresh Grapefruit Juice. Add 0.5oz of Agave (to taste). Next, take your fresh basil leaves in your hand and SLAP them! It warms them up, wakes up the essential oils in the herb, and adds herbaceous aroma and flavor to your cocktail! Put the basil leaves inside the tin. Now you shake, shake, shake! Strain the mixture over ice. Garnish with a lime slice and a basil sprig.
Dos de Mayo
After day 1 of Margaritas, and day ?? of quarantine – -things started to get fuzzy. It was the perfect time to throw in something sweet! This delicious drink is sure to be a hit! Our ‘Peach Fuzz Margarita’:
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Silver Tequila
0.5 oz Peach Schnapps
1 oz Sour Mix
2 oz Orange Juice (fresh is best!)
Recipe:
Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour 1.5oz of [Milagro] Silver Tequila inside. Add 0.5oz of Peach Schnapps. Add 1oz of Sour Mix and 2oz of OJ to the tin. Now you shake it up! Dump your tin into your salted [or unsalted] cocktail glass – and enjoy!
Tres de Mayo
We don’t know about you… but we feel like we’ve replaced spending time with our friends and going out to the parks with…eating. This next Margarita is for the calorie-conscious, and is a refreshing spin on the traditionally sweeter cocktail. Our ‘Cucumber Skinny Marg’…don’t let the name fool you: this drink has some strength!
Ingredients:
2 oz Silver Tequila
0.5 oz Agave Nectar (to taste)
3 Slices Cucumber, plus 1 for garnish [4 total]
Juice of 1 Fresh Lime
San Pellegrino [or Club Soda]
Recipe:
This drink relies heavily on your ability to SHAKE to release the refreshing cucumber essence. Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour 2 oz of [Milagro] Silver Tequila inside. Add 0.5oz of Agave Nectar [to taste]. Add 3 of your cucumber slices and juice your lime! Now you shake it til you make it! Strain over your salted [or unsalted] ice filled glass, and top with San Pellegrino. You could use club soda instead – for an even bigger sparkle – but we prefer the smaller bubbles.
Cuatro de Mayo
Okay, okay. We get it. You’re not a fan of tequila! Well, worry not! This drink is for YOU! The jury is still out on whether or not this is officially a ‘Margarita’, since it’s missing its signature ingredient…but we’re gonna let it slide! Cheers to the Vodka-Rita!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Vodka
0.75 oz Triple Sec
3 oz Sour Mix
Recipe:
This drink is a classic…almost. We’ve made one minor [major] change. We’re swapping the tequila for vodka. Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour in 1.5 oz of Vodka. Add 0.75 oz of Triple Sec. Add 3 oz of your favorite sour mix – and shake it up! Pour shaken drink into your salted [or unsalted]…we did half salt – to get the best of both worlds – ice filled glass, and indulge.
Cinco de Mayo
We’re kicking it up a notch for the best day of May! This Margarita will leave you wanting more. It’s sweet, spicy, and our personal favorite. Our Pineapple-Jalapeno Margarita!
Ingredients:
1.75 oz Silver Tequila
0.5 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Sour Mix
2 oz Pineapple Juice
4 Jalapeno Slices
[Caution when cutting… PS you’re not supposed to be touching your face anyway]
Recipe:
Here’s our last recipe. Our sweet, spicy, and delicious finale. We’re throwing in some spice, balancing it with some sweet – and definitely having some tacos. Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour 1.75 oz of [Milagro] Silver Tequila inside. Add 0.5oz of Triple Sec. Add 1oz of your favorite sour mix and 2oz of pineapple juice – and shake it up! Pour shaken drink into your salted [or unsalted], ice filled glass, and enjoy.
FYI: This one is not for slow drinking: the longer it sits with those Jalapeño slices and seeds – the SPICIER it gets. You might want to keep an extra splash of Pineapple Juice nearby, in case it gets out of hand.
Enjoy, or Disfruta, as they say in Mexico! And don’t forget to let us know which of the 5 Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo is YOUR favorite!
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Cinco de Mayo is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with a margarita? This year, switch up your margarita game. Try our Grapefruit Basil Margarita for Cinco de Mayo and put a sweet and tart spin on a Cinco cocktail staple!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Silver Tequila – (We used Milagro… Feel free to use Patron or whatever YOU like!)
0.5 oz Triple Sec
0.5 oz Agave
3 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1/2 Fresh Lime Juiced
5 Fresh Basil Leaves?
Recipe:
Start by filling up your tin with ice. Next, pour 1.5oz of [Milagro] Silver Tequila inside. Add 0.5oz of Triple Sec. Pour 3oz of Fresh Grapefruit Juice. Add 0.5oz of Agave (to taste). Next, take your fresh basil leaves in your hand and SLAP them! It warms them up, wakes up the essential oils in the herb, and adds herbaceous aroma and flavor to your cocktail! Put the basil leaves inside the tin. Now you shake, shake, shake! Strain the mixture over ice. Garnish with a lime slice and a basil sprig.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
¡Salud!
View our Grapefruit Basil Margarita recipe video below, and check out our blog for more recipes and inspiration!
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The warm weather is here and we have the perfect cocktails to pair with sunshine, good times, and great company (yes, virtual company included). This year gin is making a huge comeback. It is light, easy to drink, and has a distinct botanical flavor. The best part? There are SO many different ways to serve and enjoy it. You can cater to your entire friend group with these different takes on a classic spirit. For your next party (or FaceTime bonanza), think about sipping something new and different! Here are 5 different gin cocktails to suit your diverse friend group.
Gin and Tonic
Friend Profile: Your friend who loves gin. They have tried everything and always fall back to their favorite (that is also a classic). They don’t measure. They pour and go. Their measurements are probably 3/4 of the way gin, 1/4 tonic. And we are okay with that.
Recipe: *Doesn’t matter*…making it for someone else?
Here is the recipe so you can make it:
2oz Gin
4oz-5oz of tonic
Garnish with lime wedge
Cucumber Lime Breeze (ShortStaf Recipe) ?
Friend Profile:Peppy, bubbly, and wholesome. They say they are simple, but seek complex conversations, relationships, and cocktails. They always ask for a drink menu when you go out, scouring over each option- making sure the cocktail matches their mood. They rarely order the same thing twice. You can never order a drink for them because their preferences are always changing.
Recipe:
3 slices cucumber
2oz Gin
Whole lime (cut in half and juiced)
This cocktail is shaken in a tin and strained over ice
Top the mixture with sparkling water
Garnish with a cucumber slice
Want to see how it is done? Watch our video and get more detailed instructions here!
Bees Knees ?
Friend profile: They are an optimist, love parties, and go for anything yellow. The pale, lovely color of this beverage matches their dazzling personality. The bees knees cocktail is little sweet, with the perfect amount of sour (just like your friend). They probably mention how this a prohibition era cocktail. (because they enjoy fun facts, and so do we).
Recipe:
2oz gin
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1oz honey syrup (what is honey syrup? Equal parts honey and hot water, stirred)
This cocktail is served up (shaken to perfection and strained into a martini glass…or solo cup. We don’t judge).
Negroni ??
Friend profile: Straightforward, strong, and to the point, just like this classic Italian cocktail. It only has 3 ingredients (that are all alcohol). The Negroni is a cocktail that grows on you. In the same way your friend approaches friendship, by the end of the conversation (or cocktail), you can tell that you guys will be BFFL.
Recipe:
Equal parts (1oz)Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and Gin
Served on the rocks
Gin and Juice ?
Friend profile: Probably hasn’t had gin before, but is totally up to give it a try. Has a great attitude when it comes to trying new things. Even if they don’t like it, they say something along the lines of “it is good! but maybe it just isn’t for me”. When it comes to gin and juice, they LOVE it. The ambiguity of the mixture entices them. Let them pick the juice of their choice and they are sure to be sipping their new favorite all night.
Recipe:
1oz-2oz gin
4oz-5oz juice
(based on personal taste)
Served on the rocks
Now, you have a gin cocktail to match the taste of ALL your friends! Enjoy one (or all) (responsibly) of these cocktails for your next party, virtual hangout, or in the comfort of your home. Cheers to that.
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In the mood for a frozen cocktail? We have you covered. Are we drinking this at home or on a Caribbean vacation…? We honestly can’t tell. Try our Pineapple MangoFling cocktail!
Pineapple?MangoFling ?
Pineapple Mango Fling
Here is the recipe and a how-to video so you can make the PineappleMangoFling cocktail yourself!
Take yourself on an instant vacation! ???
(***This recipe makes 2 cocktails***)
***Blender needed***
Ingredients:
2oz Bacardi White Rum
2oz Coconut Rum (We used Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum)
6oz (or 1 small can) Pineapple Juice
3/4 cup frozen Mango chunks
Ice to fill blender 3/4 of the way with ice
Recipe:
Fill blender about 3/4 of the way with ice. Next add your 2oz Bacardi and 2oz Coconut Rum. Top with your pineapple juice. Add in mango chunks. Blend until smooth. Pour into the glass and garnish with whatever your heart desires!
Cheers and enjoy responsibly!
..If you’re digging some extra color or flavor: add a splash of Cranberry Juice to your glass before filling with the blended drink!
