Let’s face it, Labor Day might just be the last day of the year for you to show off your summer cocktail skills! Whether you’re throwing a backyard barbecue, pool party or picnic you’ll need refreshing libations that will have you keeping cool no matter what. Here are some non-labor intensive, super fun, festive Labor Day cocktail ideas!
Watermelon Sangria
This might just be as refreshing as it gets! This low ABV cocktails is perfect for Labor Day festivities because you can sip it all day and it will even keep you hydrated too!
Ingredients:
16oz dry white wine
8oz watermelon vodka
4oz fresh lime juice
4oz cup fresh lemon juice
16oz simple syrup
6 cups frozen watermelon cubes
Method:
Combine all ingredients in mixer and blend till smooth. Pour into glass over ice and garnish with fresh mint. Cheers!
Red White & Bluerita
What's a better choice for a Labor Day cocktail than one that's festive, frozen, and red, white and blue! And since the layers are different flavors, the cocktail will take on different personalities as you sip your way through!
Red Ingredients:
.75 oz silver tequila
.25 oz simple syrup
.25 oz lime juice
2 fresh strawberries
White Ingredients:
.75 oz triple sec
.25 oz lime juice
.25 oz simple syrup
Blue Ingredients:
.75 oz silver tequila
.25 oz simple syrup
.25 oz lime juice
.75 oz blue curaçao
Method:
Blend each color separately with ice. Layer in cup of choice!
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
The daiquiri never gets old and we can't think of a better option for your pool side party than this frozen strawberry treat!
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
.75 oz simple syrup
.75 oz lime juice
5-6 frozen strawberries
Method:
Combine all ingredients into blender with ice. Blend till smooth and pour into glass.
Razzmatazz
Stay cool with this ultra refreshing raspberry, ginger and sparkling wine cocktail.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz raspberry vodka
.75 oz ginger liqueur
.75 oz simple syrup
5-7 raspberries
2 oz sparkling wine
Method:
Muddle raspberries in shaker. Add vodka, ginger liqueur, simple syrup and ice. Shake and pour into rock glass. Top with sparkling wine.
UV - Lady Liberty
What a fizzy, fun way to celebrate Labor Day!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz UV Blue Vodka
1 scoop raspberry sherbert
1 oz lemon lime soda
Method:
Combine vodka and sherbert in glass. Add a few ice cubes and top with soda.
Frozen Floral Strawberry Margarita
Not just your average frozen margarita, this light & refreshing version uses a splash of elderflower liqueur to give off some seriously flirty vibes.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz tequila
.75 oz elderflower liqueur
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz agave
Method:
Combine all ingredients in blender and mix till smooth. Salud!
Grapefruit Glimmer
This ultra light cocktail will help you beat the heat this Labor Day with refreshing grapefruit and touch of Lillet Rose.
Ingredients:
.75 oz dry vermouth
.75 oz Lillet Rose
1 oz grapefruit juice
.75 simple syrup
sparkling water
Method:
Combine all ingredients except soda in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into cocktail glass.
That’s The Spirit
Ingredients:
1.5 oz gin
.75 oz Green Chartreuse
.75 oz simple syrup
.75 oz lime juice
fresh cucumber, mint, basil
Method:
Muddle herbs and cucumber in shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients and fill with ice. Shake and double strain into glass or coupe.
Strawberry Honeysuckle Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz gin
1 oz honeysuckle liqueur
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz strawberry puree
Method:
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glass.
Labor Day Rum Punch
There's just something about tropical rum cocktails that makes you feel like summer could last forever! Sip in the end of summer with this spectacular spiced rum pineapple punch!
Ingredients:
.25 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
.5 oz lemon Juice
.75 oz pineapple juice
.25 oz lime juice
.75 oz simple syrup
Method:
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and pour into hurricane glass.
Raspberry Moscow Mule
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
.5 oz lime juice
1 oz strawberry puree
ginger beer
Method:
Combine vodka, lime juice and strawberry puree in copper mug. Stir and add ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Red Berry Blast
A delightful combination of pomegranate liqueur, berry vodka and fruit juice makes this an easy choice for your Labor Day cocktail party! And did you know that pomegranate is technically a berry?
Ingredients:
2 oz Smirnoff Red White & Berry Vodka
.5 oz Pama Liqueur
1 oz cranberry juice
.5 oz lime juice
.75 oz simple syrup
5-6 strawberries
Method:
Muddle strawberries in shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Pour into Collins glass and garnish with fresh mint.
Blueberry Thyme Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
.75 oz lime juice
.75 thyme simple syrup
fresh blueberries
Method:
Muddle blueberries and fresh thyme in shaker. Add rum, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake and double strain into Collins glass. Garnish with fresh blueberries and thyme sprig.
Strawberry Sparkling Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 oz strawberry vodka
.5 oz lemon juice
.75 oz simple syrup
fresh strawberries
sparkling wine
Method:
Muddle strawberries in syrup and lemon juice. Add vodka and shake with ice. Strain into champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.
Pineapple Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
.75 oz lime juice
1.5 oz pineapple juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
.5 oz agave syrup
Method:
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and pour into rocks glass.
St Germaine Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz St. Germain
3 oz dry white or sparkling wine
1 oz soda water
lemon wedge
Method:
Pour the St. Germain Liqueur and the sparkling or white wine in a Collins glass with ice. Add the 1oz soda water to the formed solution and stir well. Using a knife, cut up a lemon wedge and add it as a garnish to the cocktail. Serve cold and enjoy your cocktail!
Blueberry Smash
With a perfect balance of sweet and tart, this slightly floral berry cocktail will have you buzzing all day!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz cachaca
.75 oz elderflower liqueur
.75 oz lime juice
.75 oz simple syrup
5-10 blueberries
4-6 mint leaves
Method:
Set a mint sprig or leaf and a couple blueberries aside for garnish. Muddle the rest of mint and blueberries in shaker. Add other liquid ingredients and shake with ice. Pour into collins glass and garnish with remaining berries and herbs.
Paloma
Ingredients:
2 oz tequila
.75 oz grapefruit juice
.75 oz simple syrup
1 oz grapefruit soda
.5 oz lime juice
Method:
Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice except soda. Shake and pour into Collins glass. Top with soda.