Things have been a little crazy lately and somewhat up in the air. Because of it, our normal has become something a bit different. In light of all the recent health concerns surrounding the coronavirus, many have switched to working from home and distancing themselves from family and friends in an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19. In comes the virtual happy hour. People everywhere are now jumping on several video chatting platforms to connect with friends, coworkers and relatives to toast to good health and help maintain the ties that keep us together. Below we’ve included several cocktails you can enjoy at your next virtual gathering.
© La PlacitaMama Yak from La Placita
Ingredients:
0.75 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
0.75 oz Lime Juice
0.75 oz Tangerine Juice
1 oz Don Q Cristal Rum
0.5 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum
2 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitter
Preparations:
1 - Mix ingredients in glass of choice and enjoy!
© La PlacitaGuava Te Mule from La Placita
Ingredients:
0.75 oz of Guava & Ginger Syrup
0.75 oz of Lime Juice
1.5 oz of Effen Vodka
1 oz of Ginger Beer
Dash of Earl Grey Tea
2 dashes of Boston Bitters
Preparations:
1 - Mix all of the ingredients in a glass of choice and enjoy!
© AperolAperol Spritz
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
Chilled Prosecco Aperol Soda, served from syphon or chilled bottle
Slice of orange
Preparations:
1 - In a glass full of ice, combine Prosecco followed by Aperol in equal parts. Add a splash of soda and garnish with an orange slice.
© BelvedereBelvedere Eastern Standard
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. of Belvedere Vodka
.75 oz. of Simple Syrup
3-4 Mint Leaves
3 Cucumber Slices
Preparations:
1 - Place all ingredients except for cucumber into a shaker and shake.
2 - Strain spritz or coupe glass. Garnish with cucumber.
© The RezFront Porch Sipper from The Rez Grill at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Ingredients:
2 oz of True Vodka
0.5 oz of Simple Syrup
3 oz of ice tea
3 oz of housemade lemonade
Preparations:
1 - Mix all the ingredients together in a glass of choice and enjoy!
© The New StandardSweeter than Honey from The New Standard in Winter Park, Florida
Ingredients:
1.5 oz of Jack Daniels Honey
2.5 oz of Sour Mix, or equal parts lemon and lime juice
.5 oz of simple syrup
Preparations:
1 - Shake vigorously in a tin and pour over ice.
2 - Serve with a lemon wheel.
TIPS: If you don't have Jack Honey, substitute .5oz of honey for the simple syrup with Jack Daniels. You can also substitute lemonade for the sour mix, but lemonade is already sweet, so you’ll need to adjust the amount of honey or simple syrup to taste.
© Terralina Crafted ItalianTwisted Gimlet From Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs
Ingredients:
2 Mint Sprigs
1 Slice of Cucumber
¾ oz of Simple Syrup
1 oz of Stoli Blueberry Vodka
1 oz of Malfy Original Gin
Preparations:
1 - Muddle cucumber, mint and simple syrup, then add liquor.
2 - Shake and strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lime twist.
© BelvedereBelvedere Perfectly Peared
Ingredients:
1 oz of Belvedere Vodka
2 oz of Pear Juice
1 Rosemary Sprig
3 oz of Chandon Brut
Preparations:
1 - Combine all ingredients except in a shaker. Shake with ice, strain, and top with Chandon. Garnish with lemon wedge.
