Top 10: Manly Summer Cocktails
If you want to drink beyond beer this summer and retain your masculinity, you won’t go wrong with these 10 manly cocktails.
By James Raiswell , Entertainment Correspondent
This article is sponsored by theBar.com. (What's this?)
Summer is upon us, and that means it’s time to hit the patio or the pool deck and relax with some tasty beverages. But when you’re sick of beer, where do you turn for refreshment? You’re a man, so sipping on a drink that’s garnished with an umbrella or a small tropical forest is not an option. You need something refreshing that packs a kick at the same time. Lucky for you, AskMen.com and theBar.com have teamed up to create this list of 10 of the best manly summer drinks to help you through the busy season.
Number 10
California Lemonade
The great thing about lemonade is that it’s the ideal summer drink. It’s refreshing, thirst-quenching and it packs a kick. That said, why not spruce up the old favorite with some quality mixers? California Lemonade does just that. Ingredients:
1 oz Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka
¼ oz Tanqueray (R) London Dry gin
¼ oz cognac
¼ oz grenadine
2 oz orange juice
1 splash lime juice
1 splash sugar syrup
1 wedge lemon
How to prepare it: Pour Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka, Tanqueray (R) London Dry gin, cognac, grenadine, orange juice, lime juice, and sugar syrup into a shaker and agitate. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: This one has “front-porch sipping” written all over it. On a lazy summer afternoon, there’s nothing quite like kicking back, sipping on some California Lemonade and watching the world go by.
Number 9
Blue Lagoon
Any man is normally well advised to stay away from brightly colored drinks, but we’ll make an exception in this case. The Blue Lagoon is more than just flashy -- there’s a nice citrus kick there, too. Ingredients:
1 oz Tanqueray(R) London Dry gin
¼ oz Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka
¼ oz blue curacao
1 splash lime juice
How to prepare it: Build your Blue Lagoon in a highball glass filled with ice. Add Tanqueray(R) London Dry gin, Smirnoff No. 21(TM)vodka, blue curacao, and lime juice. Stir and serve.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: The Blue Lagoon’s electric color makes it an ideal club drink. It’ll pick up the light and -- hopefully -- the women.
Number 8
Hole in One
You need good technique and good form to shoot a hole in one. Less experienced golfers may prefer to practice their technique at the bar instead.Ingredients:
1½ oz Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey
1 tbsp honey
3 oz unsweetened tea
1 wedge lemon
How to prepare it: Build Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey, honey and tea in a glass. Stir to incorporate. Serve over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with the lemon wedge.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: If you’re not exactly proud of your performance on the back nine, at least you can say you shot a Hole in One on the 19th tee.
Number 7
Cranberry Sea Breeze
It’s OK to drink fruity drinks, provided the main fruit in there is a cranberry -- those little buggers pack a punch. Drink this one with confidence.Ingredients:
1½ oz Smirnoff(R) Cranberry Twist Vodka
2 oz grapefruit juice
2 oz cranberry juice
1 twist lemon
How to prepare it: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Smirnoff(R) Cranberry Twist Vodka , grapefruit juice and cranberry juice. Stir well and garnish with the lemon twist.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: This one is good for sipping at a backyard barbecue or at parties. Show off your cranberries with pride; no one will dare challenge your manliness.
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Number 6
Vodka martini with a picholine olive
This one is a twist on the classic vodka martini. The drink is served as cold as possible and garnished with a picholine olive for a sophisticated note.Ingredients:
1½ oz well-chilled Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka
1 picholine olive
How to prepare it: Fill a martini glass with ice. Pour Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka into a steel shaker with ice. Shake briefly to chill. Throw away the ice in the martini glass and strain in the vodka. Garnish with picholine olive
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: Nothing chills quite like a frozen martini, but you’re best advised to start in on this one when the sun goes down. Get dressed up, head out to the wine bar and wow your date with this manly summer drink.
Number 5
Whiskey Sour
There’s nothing quite so refreshing as a Whiskey Sour and, hey, even the name sounds manly.Ingredients:
1½ oz Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey
½ oz lemon juice
½ tsp powdered sugar
1 maraschino cherry
How to prepare it: Fill a tumbler with ice and add the Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey, lemon juice and sugar. Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: If you’re out in the hot sun, best to stay away from this one. It is, however, a great evening patio drink.
Number 4
Electric Screwdriver
A screwdriver with a twist!Ingredients:
¾ oz Jose Cuervo Especial(R) tequila
¾ oz Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka
2 oz orange juice
1 oz energy drink
1 slice orange
How to prepare it: Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Add Jose Cuervo Especial(R) tequila, Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka, orange juice, and energy drink. Stir well and garnish with the orange slice.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: Again, it’s OK to go fruity if it’s backed up by something manly, and there are few alcohols manlier than tequila. Adding energy drink into the mix only ups the XY-chromosome quotient! Head out to the club and drink this with confidence.
Number 3
Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule is vodka with a mean kick.Ingredients:
1½ oz Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka
3 oz ginger beer
1 tsp sugar syrup
¼ oz lime juice
1 sprig mint
1 slice lime
How to prepare it: Fill a highball glass with ice. In a steel mixer half-filled with ice, shake Smirnoff No. 21(TM) vodka, sugar syrup and lime juice. Pour into the glass and top with ginger beer. Add the mint sprig and lime slice for garnish.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: This one’s another great porch-sipping drink with a punch!
Number 2
Tom Collins
The old classics never go out of style and, hey, you can’t say this one’s not manly -- it’s named after a dude! Ingredients:
1¼ oz Tanqueray(R) London Dry gin
1 oz lemon juice or lime juice
1 tsp sweet and sour mix
1 splash club soda
1 maraschino cherry
1 slice orange
How to prepare it: Build the Tanqueray(R) London Dry gin, juice, and sweet and sour mix in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Add club soda to mix and garnish with the maraschino cherry and orange slice.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: This old standby is great anytime, though we’d suggest sipping this one by the pool or at your neighbor’s barbecue.
Number 1
Whiskey Shredder
This one sounds mean, but it’s a real smooth one.Ingredients:
1½ oz Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey
3 oz pineapple juice
How to prepare it: Pour Johnnie Walker(R) Red Label(TM) whiskey and pineapple juice into a highball glass filled with ice.
Perfect summer occasion to drink it: Order this one anytime. It’s a nice one at the club because people will take notice, and it’s just as good on the patio or by the pool because it’s so easy to drink.
summertime and the drinking is manly
Gentlemen, summer isn’t the best time of year for no reason. Our advice to you is to take advantage of the nice weather and head out to a patio or pool and enjoy some of these fine manly cocktails. You won’t regret it!This article is sponsored by theBar.com. (What's this?)