Your next trip to the shore will be a relaxing and boozy affair when you bring some Mason Jar Beach Cocktails with you.
The beach is perfect… and private.
Through a passageway that’s created naturally by giant cliffs on either side, a massive portal-like formation presents the deep blue ocean to you as a gift. Here you are, at one of the most beautiful, luxurious and picturesque shorelines you’ve ever come across. And you’ve been on your fair share of paradise-level sands.
You and your friends are silent, marveling at the epic surroundings. The waves and tall, craggy mounts that tower above you only amplify the awesome power of this place. You can’t help but think of Scaramanga’s island lair in The Man With The Golden Gun, a location of natural fantasy and opulence.
Everyone begins to settle, laying down blankets, setting up beach chairs and umbrellas, even putting on some music through a Bluetooth speaker that softly echoes off the cliffs above you and disappears out over the impressive surf. Desmond Dekker croons and relaxes the soul, but your spirit craves a little extra.
That’s when the coolers open and tonight’s concoctions, the Mason Jar Beach Cocktails, come out to play. Vodka and various fruit infusions mixed with lemonade come together for the perfect summertime sipper, and as you and your crew begin to sip, the day gets even better. Especially here at this magical beach.
Hence its name. Enjoy.
What is the best alcohol to use in mason jar beach cocktails?
Our recipe shares two different versions of tonight’s beverage, and both use vodka. They’re varied in their flavors, based on the fruit that is being used, but you get the idea. You can swap out the spirit based on your other ingredients. For example, use oranges and find a citron vodka, or make your drink with peaches and find a peach-infused version. The sky’s the limit really. Find your fruit, then find your flavor.
Ingredients
Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade Cocktails:
- 2 ounces mango vodka
- 8 ounces lemonade
- 1/4 cup mango slices frozen
- 1/4 cup frozen blackberries
- 4 mint leaves fresh
Blueberry Basil Lemonade:
- 2 ounces blueberry vodka
- 8 ounces lemonade
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon slices
- 4 basil leaves
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of vodka to each jar.
- Fill 2/3 of the way with lemonade.
- Add frozen fruit and herbs. Screw the lid on.
- Add to the cooler. Before serving, add ice and a straw.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Well, like the name of this cocktail suggests, a mason jar or two is the best way to prep, store and imbibe this concoction out of. The whole point is that you’ll be bringing these to the beach, so you’ll want receptacles that’ll be trustworthy enough to travel with, especially when they’re filled with fruit, lemonade and vodka.
Can this recipe be made in a non-alcoholic style?
Replace the infused vodka with the proper and adjacent flavored syrups, and prep as usual. The whole family can enjoy these booze-free versions.
Other summer cocktails worth trying
You’ve got Mungo Jerry, Creedence, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, or whoever you love listening to when you’re on vacation playing loudly, and you’re enjoying the finer things, like a potent libation that relaxes along with quenching a thirst or two. Looking for more? Twist & Toast has a fine selection of beach-worthy mixtures.
- Summer Beer – When a recipe has the word summer in its name, you have to take it to the beach.
- Bomb Pop Shot – It isn’t summer until the Bomb Pops appear.
- Orange Creamsicle Drink – Another warm-weather favorite, guaranteed to cool and quench.
- Cucumber Water – Here’s a recipe to keep you hydrated and healthy whilst you imbibe.
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