5-Minute Cocktails To Make Your May Long Weekend Chill
5-Minute Cocktails To Make Your May Long Weekend Chill
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Break out the Solo cups and mason jars...it’s time for a weekend of fun, friends, and (hopefully) some sunshine! If you’re looking to level up your drink game you’re in the right place. These easy, 5-minute-or-less cocktails are perfect for keeping your crew refreshed, relaxed, and ready to soak up every minute of the long weekend.
Spiked Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Bourbon or Dark Rum
- Iced Tea (sweetened or non— sweetened)
- lemon slices
Directions:
Combine Bourbon and Iced Tea in a glass. Garnish with lemon slices.
Backyard Mojito
Ingredients:
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (about 10)
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or 1 oz simple syrup)
- 2 oz white rum
- Club soda
- Ice
Directions:
Muddle:
In a glass, toss in the mint, lime wedges, and sugar. Muddle it for 20–30 seconds to release flavor. Add the rum and a handful of ice. Stir well. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
Berry Breeze
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen — strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 oz lemon juice (or use half a lemon)
- 1 oz simple syrup (or 1 tbsp sugar + splash of water)
- 2 oz vodka (or white rum if you prefer)
- Club soda or lemon-lime soda (for topping)
- Ice
Directions:
Combine Vodka, Lemonade and frozen mixed berries. Top with Club Soda.
No-Blender Pina Colada
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz coconut cream or coconut milk
- 1 oz pineapple juice (or up to 2 oz for a fruitier version)
- Ice (crushed or cubes)
- Pineapple slice or cherry (optional garnish)
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, add rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and a handful of ice. Shake for about 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels cold and the drink is frothy. Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice — or just pour everything (including ice) into a glass for a more rustic vibe. Add a pineapple wedge or cherry on top if you like.
Mango Chili Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz mango juice
- Ice
- Lime wedge and Tajin for rimming the glass
Directions:
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into Tajín seasoning to coat it. Combine tequila, lime juice, mango juice. Add ice and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).
Michelada
Ingredients:
- 1 Corona
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 2-3 dashes of Hot Sauce
- 1-2 dashes of Worcestshire sauce
- Salt Rim (optional)
Directions:
Salt rim then add all ingredients to the glass. Stir and serve.
Limoncello Tonic
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Limoncello
- 3-4oz Tonic Water
- Lemon Slice
Directions:
Pour Limoncello over ice, top with tonic, stir and garnish with a lemon slice.
Tequila Paloma
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz Co-op Gold Grapefruit Juice
- Lime Wedge
- Salt Rim (optional)
Directions:
Salt rim and fill glass with ice. Pour tequila over top, top with soda and squeeze lime.
Lazy French 75
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- Top with Sparkling Wine
Directions:
Combine gin and lemon juice, top with sparkling wine. Stir gently and enjoy!
Smoky Mezcal Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
- 4 oz Ginger Beer
- Lime wheel or Jalapeno slice (optional)
Directions:
Pour Mezcal and Ginger Beer over ice and stir. Garnish with lime wheel or jalapeno slice.
