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The Best Cocktails to Elevate your BBQ

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and host a BBQ with family and friends. And while beer and wine are always crowd pleasers, why not add some cocktails to the mix? Here are some vodka cocktail ideas that will take your summer BBQ to the next level.

Watermelon spritzers

Nothing says summer quite like watermelon. And when it's blended with Yacht Life Vodka, lime juice, and club soda you have a delicious and refreshing cocktail that pairs perfectly with a grilled meal. To make a watermelon spritzer, muddle 2 cups of watermelon chunks (seeds removed) in a shaker and combine with 1/4 cup of Yacht Life Vodka, and the juice of one lime. Shake for 15-30 seconds and then strain into a chilled glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a slice of watermelon and a sprinkle of salt.

Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

Lemonade is a classic summer drink, but with the addition of fresh strawberries and Yacht Life Vodka, you have a cocktail that's sure to impress. To make strawberry lemonade vodka, muddle 2-3 strawberries in a glass, add ice, 1.5 oz of Yacht Life Vodka, and fill the rest of the glass with lemonade. Stir and garnish with a strawberry and lemon slice.

Pineapple Punch

Pineapple is another quintessential summer fruit, and when combined with Yacht Life Vodka and coconut water, you have a tropical cocktail that will transport you to a beach in the Caribbean. To make pineapple punch, mix 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of coconut water, 1/4 cup of Yacht Life Vodka, and the juice of one lime. Serve over ice and garnish with a pineapple slice and a sprig of mint.

Cucumber Tonic

Tonics are always a refreshing choice, but adding cucumber takes it to another level. To make a cucumber tonic, muddle a few slices of cucumber in a glass, add ice, 1.5 oz of Yacht Life Vodka, and fill the rest of the glass with tonic water. Stir and garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of rosemary.

Look like a master mixologist at your BBQ this summer with these cocktails that are easy to make, refreshing and impressive for your guests! Cheers!

The Sundeck Spritz

Light, bright, and dangerously easy to drink.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon wheel + fresh mint

Directions

Add vodka, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and lemon.

The Palm Beach Martini

A cleaner, citrus-forward martini with a coastal feel.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  • Grapefruit peel
  • Olive or lemon twist

Directions:

Stir over ice until ice cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Express grapefruit peel over the top before serving.

Yacht Life Espresso Martini

Because some summer nights shouldn’t end early.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz espresso
  • 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
  • 0.5 oz vanilla syrup

Directions:

Shake aggressively with ice until frothy. Strain into a coupe glass.
Optional: garnish with dark chocolate shavings or a few espresso beans.

The Mediterranean Mule

Fresh and made for hot weather.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Basil leaves
  • Cucumber slices

Directions:

Muddle basil lightly. Add vodka and lime juice over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with cucumber ribbons.

 

The Yacht Club Lemonade

Simple, Cold and Perfect.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Fresh lemonade
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Frozen strawberries or lemon slices

Directions:

Build over crushed ice and stir gently.

Here’s to yacht season! Cheers!