Toast a Carefree Season With Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Summer Cocktails
05/21/2021 05:56PM ● By Emma Eldridge![](http://cdn2.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/823615/fill/800x600/cocktail_20trio_20Smuggs_20Liber-Tea_20with_20other_20two.jpg?timestamp=1722074338)
It’s the time of year for playing outdoors, in the park, on the water, or in your own backyard. Pack the picnic basket or light up the grill for a family cookout at home. Whatever your plans may be, celebrate all the wonderful things summer brings with a special cocktail made with Smugglers’ Notch Distillery spirits. Drink responsibly and enjoy!
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Smugglers’ Liber-Tea
- 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 4 oz iced tea
- 1tsp lemon juice
- 1tsp honey
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Combine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker, shake vigorously, and strain into glass with fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig.
Smugglers’ Freshie
- 2 oz Smugglers’ Notch Vodka or Smugglers’ Notch Gluten Free Organic Vodka
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon Juice
- 1/3 oz Sumptuous Syrups Yellow Ginger
- 1 dash bitters
- Soda
- Fresh berries, optional
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Combine Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Vodka, Sumptuous Yellow Ginger Syrup, lemon, bitters, and optional berries with ice. Shake and pour into Collins or large Old-Fashioned glass. Top with soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Smugglers’ Cucumber Martini
by Jeremy Elliott
- 2 oz Smugglers’ Notch Vodka or Smugglers’ Notch Gluten-Free Organic Vodka
- 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 slices cucumber
- 3 mint leaves
Muddle mint and a cucumber slice in a cocktail shaker. Add other ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a fresh mint leaf.
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Moroccan Rose Mule
- 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Vodka
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Splash of grapefruit juice
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Combine ingredients in glass, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
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Smugglers’ Gin and Tonic
- 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Hopped Gin
- 4 oz tonic water
- Splash of Sumptuous Syrups Lemon Basil syrup
- Lime slices for garnish
Combine ingredients in glass, gently stir, and garnish with a slice of lime.