Signature Sips for Summer Soirées

Delicious drinks to match the vibe—mocktail and cocktail options included!

Summer is here, and with it comes backyard parties, lakeside celebrations, and all the reasons to raise a glass with your favorite people. Whether you're hosting a graduation bash, baby shower, or birthday BBQ, a thoughtful drink menu can add that perfect, personal touch.

Here are five of my favorite Signature Sips—each with both cocktail and mocktail versions—designed to keep your guests cool and your party unforgettable:

🍍 Tropical Luau Punch

• Mocktail: Pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon-lime soda, grenadine

• Cocktail version: Add spiced rum or coconut rum

• Why it works: A total crowd-pleaser, especially with a citrus wedge + cherry garnish

  
  

🍓 Strawberry Fizz Lemonade

• Mocktail: Fresh strawberry purée, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda

• Cocktail version: Add vodka or gin

• Why it works: Pretty in pink, tart in taste, and lovely in a mason jar

  
  

🫐 Blueberry Basil Smash

• Mocktail: Muddled blueberries + basil, honey, lemon juice, soda water

• Cocktail version: Add gin or vodka

• Why it works: Refreshing, unexpected, and a total conversation starter

  
  

🍉 Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

• Mocktail: Watermelon purée, fresh mint, lime juice, soda water

• Cocktail version: Add white rum

• Why it works: Light, hydrating, and beautifully vibrant in a clear pitcher

  
  

☕ Cold Brew Old Fashioned

• Mocktail: Cold brew coffee, orange bitters, simple syrup, orange peel

• Cocktail version: Add a shot of bourbon

• Why it works: Elegant and energizing; perfect for brunch or evening events

  
  

✨ Bonus Tip: Create Your Own Signature Cocktail

Want a drink that’s uniquely you? Here’s a quick recipe builder:

1 part spirit, 2 parts mixer, something fruity or herbal, and a fun garnish.

Name it after the guest of honor. Boom—instant Instagram moment.

Need help curating a drink menu that matches your vibe and your guest list? That’s what I do best.

🍸 Reach out to book coordination or party prep support today. I’ll even help you test the drinks. For quality control, of course. 😉