Why limit yourself to just fun in the sun? Why not bring along some fun in mason jars, with these Mason Jar Beach Cocktails — ice-cold fruity treats to keep you cool at the beach.
There really isn’t such thing as a bad beach day – all days spent with sun and sand are considered good in my book. But, when you add an icy cold adult mason jar beach cocktail, it goes from good to excellent. The key to a good beach bev is keeping them ice. cold. A lukewarm cocktail isn’t really worth drinking.
Picture yourself sipping on a Blueberry Basil Lemonade – it’s got sweetness from the blueberries, a zesty lemon kick, and the aromatic touch of fresh basil, all rolling smoothly with the blueberry vodka. Sounds divine, doesn’t it? Or how about a Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade? It’s like going on an exciting flavour trip with tropical mangoes, zingy blackberries and just a smack of mint! Add to this the refreshing lemonade and you’re in a beachy paradise.
Now, it’s not just the taste, but how these delightful drinks are dressed that increases their appeal. Picture them nestled in an old-school mason jar adding a vintage appeal. And remember, savor every sip, but sip sensibly!
Ingredients
Blueberry Basil Lemonade
- 2 oz blueberry vodka (I like Stoli the best.)
- lemonade
- frozen blueberries
- lemon slices
- basil leaves
How To Make
Step 1. Add 2 ounces of blueberry vodka to each mason jar.
Step 2. Fill 2/3 of the way with lemonade.
Step 3. Top with basil leaves, lemon slices, and blueberries. (I had super-fancy micro-basil that I needed to use, they have a very short shelf-life.)
Step 4. Screw the lids on and put in the cooler.
Ingredients
Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade
- 2 oz mango vodka
- lemonade
- frozen mango slices
- frozen blackberries
- fresh mint
How To Make
Step 1. Same as above. 2 ounces of vodka, top with lemonade, add frozen mango, blackberries, and mint.
Step 2. Add them to the cooler and cover completely with ice. (You might want to consider labeling them so the kids know they are for adults only.)
Tips On How To Keep Your Drinks Cold
- Keep the vodka in the freezer. It won’t freeze, and it helps keep the drinks really chilled.
- Freeze the fruit you are going to use. It serves the same purpose as ice, but won’t dilute the drink.
- Don’t fill the jars all the way up. Leave some room for ice just before you are going to drink them.
- Keep a separate Ziploc bag full of clean ice in the cooler. This keeps sandy hands out of the ice and ultimately out of the cocktails.
FAQs
If you wanted to keep these alcohol-free, you could add some flavored syrups instead.
There are so many flavored vodkas these days that you could make lots of different kinds. Raspberry, peach, pomegranate. One reader suggested adding a dash of limoncello and a little less lemonade. Might be worth a try.
It says in the post, a craft store like Michael’s. I got mine on Etsy a few years ago.
How To Store Mason Jar Beach Cocktails
One of the great things about these cocktails and that they’re served in mason jars is that they can be stored in the fridge until you’re ready to drink them. So you are not stuck mixing drinks minutes before you’re set to leave for the beach! Given that there’s fruit in these, I wouldn’t make them too far in advance; a couple of days tops. I wouldn’t recommend freezing these drinks.
Other Cocktails To Try
Ingredients
Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade Cocktails:
- 2 ounces mango vodka
- lemonade
- frozen mango slices
- frozen blackberries
- fresh mint
Blueberry Basil Lemonade
- 2 ounces Blueberry Vodka
- Lemonade
- frozen blueberries
- lemon slices
- basil leaves
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of vodka to the 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.
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