Shake Off the Rain: 5 Cocktails to Splash Away the Gloom

Article published at: Jul 31, 2024
Shake Off the Rain: 5 Cocktails to Splash Away the Gloom
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When the skies turn grey and the rain begins to fall, it’s the perfect time to whip up a cocktail that can transform the gloom into something spectacular. Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of tropical sunshine, a touch of summer sky, or a warm embrace, these cocktails are guaranteed to add a splash of cheer to any rainy day.

Tropical Mimosa

Ingredients:

- Champagne or Sparkling wine

DL-Louis Roederer Brut Premier 750ml at ₱3399.00

Louis Roederer Collection Brut Premier NV French Sparkling Wine 750ml is priced at ₱4,950.00 on Boozy

- Pineapple juice

- A splash of grenadine

How to Make: Pour pineapple juice one-third up a champagne flute, add grenadine for a vibrant sunrise effect, and top with bubbly. Finish with a pineapple wedge garnish.

Brightens Your Day: The vivid colors and sweet, fruity flavors evoke the cheerfulness of a sunny day, perfect for dispelling the gloom of rain.

Blue Lagoon

Ingredients:

- Vodka

Agimat Vodka 700ml at ₱896.00

Agimat Vodka 700ml is priced at ₱896.00 on Boozy

- Blue curaçao

- Lemonade

- Lemon slice

How to Make: Mix vodka and blue curaçao in equal parts, top up with lemonade, and serve over ice in a highball glass. Decorate with a slice of lemon for that extra sunny vibe.

Brightens Your Day: Its striking blue color and refreshing citrus notes bring a sense of tropical escape, offering a visual and flavorful pick-me-up.

Spicy Ginger Margarita

Ingredients:

- Tequila

Cazadores Reposado 750ml is priced at ₱1,599.00 on Boozy

- Triple sec

- Lime juice

- Ginger beer

Fever Tree Ginger Beer 200ml is priced at ₱99.00 on Boozy

- A slice of jalapeño or ginger for an extra zing

How to Make: Shake tequila, triple sec, and lime juice with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice, top with ginger beer, and stir. Add a jalapeño or ginger slice to spice things up.

Brightens Your Day: The zesty ginger and bold tequila kick provide a warming sensation that heats up even the chilliest rainy day.

Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

- Prosecco

Martini Prosecco 750ml is priced at ₱999.00 on Boozy

- Peach purée. 

How to Make: Pour peach purée into a chilled flute until about one-quarter full, then gently top with Prosecco.

Brightens Your Day: The sweet, lush peach flavors mixed with effervescent Prosecco bring a joyful burst that lightens the mood and pleases the palate.

Warm Vanilla Cider

Ingredients:

- Bourbon

Jim Beam White 750ml is priced at ₱849.00 on Boozy

- Apple cider

- Vanilla pod

- A stick of cinnamon.

How to Make: In a saucepan, gently heat the apple cider with a split vanilla pod and a cinnamon stick. Once warm, pour into a mug and add a shot of bourbon. Stir well and enjoy the comforting warmth.

Brightens Your Day: The comforting warmth of this cocktail, combined with the soothing flavors of vanilla and cinnamon, creates a cozy refuge from the rainy weather outside.

Ready to Enjoy!

Each of these cocktails offers a unique way to lift your spirits and add a bit of brightness to any cloudy day. So why not shake up one of these delightful drinks next time the rain starts to pour? Cheers to making every day special, no matter the weather!

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