Whether Mom’s getting pampered, relaxing, or spending time with family on her special day, show that you’re thinking of her this year by treating her to one of our “Mom-Approved” cocktails. If this type of celebration is on the agenda for Mother’s Day this year, then consider a few recipes from some of Beam Suntory’s most popular brands ~ Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch, Cruzan Rum, and Effen Vodka! Enjoy and Happy Mother’s Day!
Basil Hayden’s® Lemon Julep
Recipe by TJ Vong (Denver, CO)
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon
¾ parts elderflower liqueur
1 part lemon juice
¾ parts simple syrup
4 mint leaves
Soda water
Lemon wheel (for garnish)
METHOD:
Muddle three mint leaves in a rocks glass and add remaining ingredients in order, excluding soda water. Fill the glass with crushed ice and top with soda water. Gently stir ingredients with a bar or mixing spoon. Garnish with lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Cruzan® Blueberry Lemonade Lush
INGREDIENTS:
2 part Cruzan® Blueberry Lemonade Rum
2 parts lemonade
Splash of lemon-lime soda
METHOD:
Build in a Mason® jar over ice. Add Cruzan® Blueberry Lemonade Rum, lemonade, and lemon-lime soda. Garnish with blueberries and a lemon wedge.
EFFEN® Rosemary Blush
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 parts EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
1/2 part simple syrup
1/2 part Lillet Rose
1 dash grapefruit bitters
METHOD:
Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with rosemary.
Laphroaig® “Mam” Knows Best
Created by NYC mixologist Andrey Kalinin
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/2 part Drambuie® Liquor
1 part bordeaux red wine
3 dashes orange bitters
Orange peel (for garnish)
METHOD:
Add all ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass (served up). Garnish with a flamed orange twist