Using local ingredients these Florida Cocktail Recipes give a fun Floridian spin to classic cocktails. Give them a try and bring the Florida sunshine right to your glass. As always, drink local and drink responsibly. Cheers!
The 2020 college football season may be a bit different, but you can still tailgate at home. For all you UF fans out there, here’s a cocktail that you’ll only want to put down to do a quick gator chomp before getting right back to the drinking. The Gator mixes Florida Vodka, Orange Gatorade (invented by UF) and Lemon Juice. Finished off with homemade vanilla simple syrup, this drink is basically an adult Creamsicle. Check…
The Margarita strikes the perfect balance between tart citrus, sweet orange liqueur and the distinctive oomph of Tequila. A well-made Margarita with a salted rim, really is difficult to top. We give the classic Margarita a delicious tropical spin by using our homemade pineapple simple syrup, and a splash of pineapple juice. To keep things local, we use an Tequila from an awesome Tampa based company called 813 Tequila , a local alternative to triple…
Even though the 2020 college football season is uncertain, that doesn’t mean that you can’t tailgate at home. For all you FSU fans out there, here’s a version of the classic Tom Collins that you can drink whilst tomahawk chopping to your hearts content. The Tom(ahawk) Collins mixes gin and lemon juice with cranberry juice and cherry syrup to give it a shade of FSU garnet. It uses local Florida Gin so you can help…
The Whiskey Smash (or Bourbon Smash) is an uncomplicated cocktail, with complex flavor. A citrusy spin on a mint julep it combines muddled mint and lemon with bourbon and simple syrup. Served over ice it makes the ultimate refreshing evening sipper. We give this classic recipe a Florida twist by using local bourbon and a homemade orange blossom honey simple syrup made from local Florida honey. Help support local and enjoy your Florida Whiskey Smash.…
Combining smooth vodka with tart grapefruit juice, the Grapefruit Martini is the ultimate refreshing happy hour sipper. Incredibly easy to make, and even easier to drink, this recipe will impress your friends. To keep things local, we use fresh Florida Grapefruit, Florida Vodka and a local alternative to triple sec called Tippler’s. Finished off with a splash of our homemade grapefruit simple syrup, this recipe will be sure to put a smile on your face.…
Our version of the Southside cocktail, the “Southbeach” Fizz, is a deliciously refreshing drink that combines Miami gin, mint, homemade mint simple syrup and lime juice. It is then topped off with club soda to give it some sparkle. If you like gin and you like Mojitos, then this is the cocktail for you! The colorful history of the Southside cocktail is subject to debate. Some argue that it is named after a men’s club…
Don’t be put off by the diabetes inducing frozen Daiquiris that beach bars sell, the Daiquiri is actually a sophisticated, must have, recipe in your cocktail arsenal. A well-made Daiquiri is a delicious balance of sweet and sour that is refreshing and dangerously easy to drink. We give this classic rum recipe a Florida spin by using local Florida rum, our homemade orange simple syrup and fresh Florida orange and Key lime juice. Support local…
Whether you are a Carrie or a Samantha, the Cosmopolitan is a crowd pleaser that can be enjoyed by all. When made right, it hits that sweet spot between tart and sweet and is a refreshing cocktail that goes down easily anytime of the year. Add to this the fact that the vibrant pink makes this a very instagrammable drink, you’re definitely going to want to give this Cosmopolitan recipe a try on your next…
The whiskey sour is a classic mix of whiskey, tart citrus and simple syrup adorned with an elegant frothy egg white top. Made with a little care this cocktail is a perfect harmony of sweet and sour that can be enjoyed pre or post dinner. In a nod to the beautiful Florida Keys, this Lime Whiskey Sour recipe puts a Florida spin on the classic by replacing the more traditional lemon juice with key lime…
This Orange Old Fashioned recipe, or as we call it the ‘Old Fashioned Floridian”, is a delightful evening sipper. Giving a Florida spin to the classic Old Fashioned, we use Floridian Bourbon (or Rye), our easy homemade orange simple syrup and orange bitters to bring the Florida orange groves right to your glass. Support local and enjoy this Old Fashioned Floridian cocktail recipe. What Ingredients Do I Need To Make An Orange Old Fashioned?…