Five Cocktails for the Ultimate Summer Party

Picture it, the sun’s out, the meat is on the grill, and the music is rocking; the only missing piece? What you’re drinking. Freshen up your usual go-to drinks at your summer cookouts this year; we have five cocktails that’ll have you (and your guests) coming back for more. 

For the Party-lovers 

This one’s for the party animals that need to stay cool in the long summer days. The Frost Margharita is fruity, fresh and packs a kick. 

Frost Margharita

• 1 oz. Dumplin Creek Frost Moonshine
• 1 oz. Tail of the Dragon Triple Sec
• 1 oz. raspberry syrup
• 1 oz. lime juice

Combine the ingredients in a mixer. Once thoroughly shaken, pour over crushed ice. This cocktail is best enjoyed ice cold, so add some glasses to your refrigerator before your party starts. 

For Those With a Sweet Tooth

Stay cool, calm, and collected with this light cocktail. The dash of honey gives you a burst of sweetness, and our premium moonshine takes the edge off. 

Little River Sweet Tea

• 2 oz. Dumplin Creek Little River Lemon Moonshine
• 6 oz. sweet tea
• A dash of honey

Pour the moonshine and sweet tea over ice in a tall glass or a tumbler. Stir in the honey until combined, and enjoy! If you’d want to add a garnish to your glass, a slice of lemon or some mint leaves will pair perfectly. 

For the Classy One

This cocktail raises the bar no matter the social setting. Perfect for those wanting to keep things classy while still having a party, the French Martini is light and summery. 

The French Martini

• 2 oz. Dumplin Creek Vodka
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 oz. raspberry syrup

Combine the ingredients in a shaker and pour into a martini glass or a tumbler if preferred. Keep your vodka in the freezer to ensure all your cocktails are icey and fresh. While an olive might not pair well with the flavors of the French Martini, a cherry or a piece of watermelon would make ideal garnishes. 

For the Wild Card

There’s at least one at every party; that one person you never know what they’ll do next. We’ve got just the wild card cocktail for them. This cocktail combines two of our premium spirits and is guaranteed to start the party and keep it going all night long. 

The Kamikaze

• 2 oz. Dumplin Creek Vodka
• 0.75 oz. Tail of the Dragon Triple Sec
• 0.75 oz lime juice

Mix the ingredients in a shaker and pour into a tumbler filled with ice. Add salt to the rim of the glass if you want to mix things up a bit. And, if you really want some firepower, throw some slices of red chili (without the seeds) in at the end – now that’s a kicker!

For the Tennessee Gentleman

This one’s a crowd-pleaser (and not just for the gents!). The nostalgia of summer lemonade combined with the full maturity of a Tennessee whiskey in a glass; you might want to make a pitcher of these as there’ll be a queue! 

Corn Whiskey Lemonade

• 2 oz. Corn Whiskey
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• Top with club soda

Combine the lemon juice and simple syrup and pour in a glass. Add some ice blocks and pour in the whiskey. Stir to combine, and then top the glass up with club soda. Enjoy! 

Stock Your Bar in Kodak, TN

For more fun cocktails, visit us at Old Tennessee Distilling Company near Gatlinburg, TN. We’ve got all the liquor and spirits you need to keep your bar fully stocked all summer long, plus you can enjoy our $5 cocktails to keep you hydrated in the summer heat.