Our Favorite Summer Cocktails

Once summer comes around, everyone is looking for the perfect summer cocktail and there’s nothing better than a refreshing summer drink in hand. Gabriel-Glas has made hosting easier than ever with our universal stemware, perfect for condensing the glassware in your cabinet. With a few classic ingredients, you can make each of these cocktails in just minutes. Whether you are looking for something light or sweet, all of these options can be created from items you most likely have in your kitchen already.

Below you will find recipes for our favorites, that pair perfectly with a relaxing day by the pool or backyard barbeque.

Refreshing Summer Cocktails

The best summer cocktails are light, bright, and refreshingly easy to sip. From a classic gin and tonic to a bolder John Daly, these warm-weather favorites are best when served in the Gabriel-Glas DrinkArt crystal wine glass.

Summer Gin Cocktail: Gin & Tonic

Crisp, refreshing, and bubbly, the gin and tonic is a summer staple that balances botanical notes with a splash of citrus and effervescence. Served in the DrinkArt glass, this gin cocktail elevates any gathering with its simplicity and crispness.

• 2 oz Gin 

• 4 oz Tonic Water

• ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• Lime Wedge (Garnish)

• Ice

While you can use any gin to your liking, we’d recommend trying Mulholland!

Summer Vodka Drink: John Daly

Nothing says summer quite like a crisp, cool John Daly. Combine summer favorites, including vodka, iced tea, and lemonade, to create this poolside refresher.

• 1 ½ oz Vodka

• 2 oz Lemonade

• 2 oz Iced Tea

• Lemon slice (Garnish)

• Ice
  

Summer Spritz Cocktails

Summer spritz cocktails are a great way to cool down in style. These bright and bubbly blends are best when served in a Gabriel-Glas StandArt glass.

Mixed Berry Spritzer

Perfect for the 4th of July or any patriotic event, the Mixed Berry Spritzer combines all your favorites into one cocktail to make a refreshing and light beverage with a hint of sweetness. 

• 2 oz Tequila

• ½ oz Lime Juice

• 3 oz Soda Water

• ½ oz Simple Syrup

• Fresh Mixed Berries

Aperol Spritz

A simple, bitter-sweet cocktail that has become a signature summer cocktail in many households. This Italian classic is great on a hot summer day, combining citrus and herbal notes with a bubbly finish. This beverage pairs best with Gabriel-Glas StandArt.

• 3 parts of Prosecco (3 oz)

• 2 parts of Aperol (2 oz)

• 1 splash of soda (1 oz)

• 1 slice of orange (Garnish)

• Ice

Summer Wine Favorites

Rosé

No summer beverage list is complete without a chilled glass of rosé… light, crisp, and best enjoyed under the sun. Served in your Gabriel-Glas StandArt or Gold Edition, every sip is elevated to create pure summer bliss. See below for a few of our favorite rosé varieties.

• Whispering Angel Rosé

• Miraval Cotes De Provence Rosé

• Domaine Triennes Rosé

No matter the event you are hosting or the casual night you are having, we have recipes for refreshing and simple cocktails that you can enjoy all summer long. Gabriel-Glas DrinkArt pairs perfectly with a Gin & Tonic or other various mixed drinks, and the StandArt glass elevates any spritz or wine. All Gabriel-Glas glassware is suited for any wine varietal and is purposely crafted to enhance any wine, white, red, rosé, and even bubbly.

Looking for your perfect summer glassware? Shop our stemware & stemless collection for the glass suited for all your needs.