Mother's Day 2024: Refreshing cocktail ideas to raise a toast for your mom this summer

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weekend mark a time for celebration with Mother's Day on Sunday and World Cocktail Day, the very next day, offering a perfect opportunity to create delightful and innovative cocktails to honor your mom and beat the sweltering summer heat. These cocktails, crafted with a blend of scotch, single malt, vodka, Champagne, and a variety of refreshing ingredients, not only provide a cooling respite but also add an element of flair to any gathering or house party.

Mata Hari

One delightful concoction to try is the «Mata Hari,» featuring Hennessy Very Special, ginger & cinnamon infused sweet vermouth, lime juice, simple syrup, pomegranate juice, aromatic bitters, and garnished with dehydrated lime.

Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake well, double strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with edible flowers.

Summer Pitcher

Another refreshing option is the «Summer Pitcher,» made with Ballantine’s Finest Whisky, fresh lemon juice, Lillet Blanc (or sweet white vermouth), lemon soda, lemon slices, green grapes, and garnished with a lemon.
Fill your jug with ice cubes, add lemon slices, grapes, whisky, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, top with lemonade, stir well, and serve.

Orange Mingle

For a citrusy twist, try the «Orange Mingle» with Glenmorangie Original, orange marmalade, Aperol, lemon juice, orange juice, egg white, orange bitters, and garnished with edible flowers.
Add all ingredients to a shaker, reverse-dry shake, double strain into a glass, and garnish with bitters and flowers.

Fish House

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