Easy Labor Day Cocktails

Sip & Synopsis - This Weeks Inspiration

• Labor Day Weekend
• Drink of the Week - Classic Tom Collins
• A Toast to Hard Work
• Mocktails for the Weekend

Hello, cocktail enthusiasts! As we approach Labor Day, it's time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve put in over the year and to enjoy a well-deserved break. This week, we’re raising our glasses to relaxation with a selection of simple, refreshing cocktails that are perfect for a laid-back holiday. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or simply enjoying some quiet time, these drinks will help you unwind and savor the last long weekend of summer.

The Tom Collins is a timeless cocktail known for its light, refreshing taste. With just a few simple ingredients, this drink embodies the spirit of relaxation—easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Labor Day is all about taking a moment to appreciate the efforts of workers across the country. It’s a day to relax, recharge, and enjoy the company of family and friends. What better way to do that than with a classic cocktail in hand? The Tom Collins, with its bright citrus notes and refreshing fizz, is the perfect drink to toast to your accomplishments and kick back in style.

More Relaxation-Ready Cocktails:

Gin & Tonic with a Twist

Ingredients

• • 2 oz gin
  • 4 oz tonic water
  • 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
  • Ice
  • Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:In a glass filled with ice, combine gin, tonic water, and elderflower liqueur. Stir gently and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.

Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

• • 3 oz Aperol
  • 2 oz prosecco
  • 1 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions: In a wine glass filled with ice, combine Aperol, prosecco, and soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Whiskey Lemonade

Ingredients:

• • 2 oz bourbon
  • 4 oz fresh lemonade
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, combine bourbon and lemonade. Stir well and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.

Cucumber Mint Cooler

This light and refreshing mocktail combines the crispness of cucumber with the coolness of mint, making it a perfect drink for a hot Labor Day weekend.

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions: Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a glass. Add lime juice and simple syrup, then fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.

Tropical Sunrise

This vibrant and fruity mocktail features layers of tropical flavors, creating a beautiful and refreshing drink that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Ingredients:

• • 2 oz orange juice
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz coconut water
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • Ice
  • Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish

Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, pour orange juice, pineapple juice, and coconut water. Slowly drizzle grenadine over the top to create a layered effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.

Berry Lemonade Fizz

A tangy and refreshing mocktail, the Berry Lemonade Fizz combines the sweetness of mixed berries with the tartness of lemonade and a splash of fizz for a delightful summer drink.

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey or agave syrup
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel and berry skewer for garnish

Instructions: Muddle the mixed berries in a glass. Add lemon juice and honey/agave syrup, then fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a skewer of berries.

As we toast to Labor Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the hard work that has brought us to this point, and the relaxation that allows us to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Whether you’re enjoying a Classic Tom Collins, a Whiskey Lemonade, or your own Labor Day creation, we wish you a weekend full of good drinks, good company, and well-deserved rest. Cheers to you!

Cheers!

~ Andrea