Cool Off with Summer Cocktails
- Abbie44
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Tips & Tricks for Frozen Cocktails & Seasonal Flavors
1. Freeze Your Fruit
Skip the ice and freeze your fruit instead! Frozen watermelon, peaches, berries, or mango add texture and bold flavor without watering down your drink.
2. Use Seasonal Produce
June–July: Strawberries, rhubarb, cucumbers, herbs (mint, basil)
July–August: Peaches, cherries, melons, zucchini (hello, garden gimlets!)
August–September: Tomatoes (for savory cocktails), plums, apples, and pears
3. Blend in Small Batches
Frozen drinks blend best when you don’t overload the blender. Stick to single or double servings to keep the texture smooth and icy - not watery or chunky.
4. Sweeten Thoughtfully
Seasonal fruit often brings natural sweetness. Start light on the added sugar (honey, agave, or simple syrup), then taste and adjust. Spring44 Honey Vodka is a great spirit to use if you want to add some sweetness without overdoing it.
5. Chill Your Glassware
Frozen drinks melt fast in the heat. Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes beforehand to keep your cocktails frosty longer.
6. Garnish with Intention
Add edible flowers, herb sprigs, or skewered fruit to elevate your summer drink from casual to cocktail‑bar‑worthy.
Seasonal & Frozen Cocktails

1. Frozen Mountain Gin Limeade 🍋🟩
Spirit: Spring44 Mountain Gin
Ingredients:
2 oz Spring44 Mountain Gin
1 oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz rosemary‑infused simple syrup
Ice
Instructions: Blend until smooth. Serve in a chilled glass with a rosemary sprig.
2. Peach Basil Mule 🍑
Spirit: Spring44 Honey Vodka
Ingredients:
2 oz Spring44 Honey Vodka
1/2 ripe peach, muddled
3 basil leaves
1/2 oz lime juice
Ginger beer to top
Instructions: Muddle peach and basil, add Honey Vodka and lime, shake with ice, strain over fresh ice, top with ginger beer.
3. Watermelon Vodka Slush 🍉
Spirit: Spring44 Vodka
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Spring44 Vodka
2 cups dozen watermelon cubes
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave (optional)
Mint
Instructions: Blend until smooth and pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with a mint sprig or lime wheel.
4. Cucumber Old Tom Collins 🥒
Spirit: Spring44 Old Tom Gin
Ingredients:
2 oz Spring44 Old Tom Gin
3 cucumber slices
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Soda water to top
Instructions: Muddle cucumber, shake with gin, juice, syrup, strain over ice, top with soda, garnish with a cucumber wheel.

5. Honey Espresso Martini Float ☕️
Spirit: Spring44 Honey Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz Spring44 Honey Espresso Martini
1 scoop ice cream (vanilla, coffee, chocolate or flavor of choice)
Coffee bean garnish
Instructions: Pour over ice cream scoop in a coupe. Garnish with a coffee bean cluster.
6. Frozen Lavender Gin Lemonade 🍋
Spirit: Spring44 Gin
Ingredients:
2 oz Spring44 Gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz lavender simple syrup
Ice
Instructions: Blend until smooth and serve in a chilled coupe with a sprig of lavender or lemon wheel.
Cool off with these summer cocktails! Whether you go for floral, fruity, frozen, or fresh, these cocktails celebrate the best of summer. Ready to shake (or blend) things up? Tag us in your summer creations at #Spring44Distilling and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more cocktail inspiration!