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Cocktails

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Top 5 summer cocktails

May we offer you a drink suggestion? We’ve got ideas for all your plans, including doing sweet nothing. Paloma, herb and tonic, watermelon-jalapeno margarita and more! Find the best ideas to chill on hot summer days on the patio.

Published on July 11, 2024

While the assortment of ready-to-drink cocktails is expanding and getting more and more attractive, the art of cocktails is still very much alive. Sure, sometimes you feel like having your meal and drink ready to serve, but on a good day you can also feel like mixing it up, literally. So, grab your shaker and tools et get ready to create the prettiest cocktails under the sun.

So grab your shaker and tools

AND GET READY TO CREATE THE PRETTIEST COCKTAILS UNDER THE SUN

M-m-m-my Paloma

The fact that this spirit is having a real big moment should not come as a surprise. If it does, here’s your chance to look like you’re in the know by serving the drink at your next cocktail hour. Full of nostalgia, sunshine and simplicity, the Paloma hits exactly the right note when looking for a little kick, plenty of freshness and just enough bitterness. 

  1. Type of spirits : Base
    1800 Blanco
    1800 Blanco Tequila | 750 ml Mexico , Jalisco
    $46.00
    Available Online Available In store

Cool as a strawberry

Summer equals frozen drinks, in this case a frozen alcoholic drink. The mix of strawberries and coconut makes you feel like you’re on an island, live from your backyard chaise. The recipe calls for more tools and patience, but this is so delicious you’ll forget all about it at first sip.

  1. Country Breeze
    Country Breeze
    Vodka
    Coconut liqueur (Malibu-like)
  1. Type of spirits : Base
    MVodka
    Origine Québec
    MVodka Vodka | 750 ml Canada , Quebec
    $38.00
    Available Online Available In store

Garden party

This one may not look very appealing, but its freshness and originality deserve a shot. Serve it after a generous barbecue to benefit from its possible digestive properties, and garnish with some of your garden accomplishments, like mint or rosemary.

  1. Type of spirits : Liqueur
    Nonino Amaro Quintessentia
    Nonino Amaro Quintessentia Herb liqueur | 700 ml Italy
    $52.50
    Available Online Available In store

Margarita, but make it melon

It’s likely we had you at margarita, but a pink and watermelon version? Common. Plus, it literally has a little kick thanks to the jalapeno. Ten bucks says you’re already getting the mixer.

  1. Type of spirits : Base
    Cazadores Reposado
    Cazadores Reposado Golden tequila | 750 ml Mexico , Jalisco
    $45.50
    Available Online Available In store

Amaretto on the low

The classic Amaretto Sour is making a comeback this year and carving out a place alongside other hits on the cocktail menu of notable bars. Here we propose a (very) low alcohol version, made with 0.5% almond liqueur. How about a refill before you go?

  1. M.Cocktail Noa Sav. d'Amaretto <0,5%
    Made in Québec
    M.Cocktail Noa Sav. d'Amaretto <0,5% Almond-nut liqueur | 700 ml Canada , Quebec
    $31.00
    Available Online Available In store

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