Memorial Day Cocktails 2021: 5 Delicious Recipes For Your Holiday Party

Memorial Day is first a day of observance to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country, and second, a day of celebration that many spend with friends around a pool, the beach or a backyard barbecue in the unofficial start of summer.

With more Americans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, this year's holiday might look a little different from last. People are able to gather and celebrate the holiday, which means you might be in charge of bringing something to the party.

Here are a few easy cocktail recipes that are sure to taste like summer in a cup and serve as the perfect way to kick off the season.

Pimm’s Cup Italiano

• .5 oz Fernet-Branca
• 1 oz Pimms No. 1
• Top with ginger ale
• Garnish with sliced cucumbers, lemon, mint, and strawberry

Instructions

Pour Fernet-Branca and Pimms No. 1 in a glass over crushed ice, top with ginger ale and garnish with sliced cucumbers, lemon, mint and strawberry.

Basil & Lime Ultra Tonic

• 1.5 oz Tequila Herradura Ultra
• Tonic Water
• Fresh Lime
• Basil

Instructions

Fill glass with ice to cool and begin by adding 1.5 oz Tequila Herradura Ultra. Top with tonic water and a squeeze of fresh lime. Stir to mix ingredients. Garnish with fresh lime and basil.

Watermelon Mint Margarita

• 2 oz. Tequila Herradura Silver
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Agave Nectar
• Watermelon Cubes, Muddled
• Fresh Mint

Instructions

Muddle watermelon cubes in a shaker. Add all remaining ingredients, including fresh mint leaves. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a coupe glass or serve over ice.

SKYY Vodka & Soda

• 1.5 parts SKYY VODKA, now made with water enriched with Pacific minerals
• 4.5 parts soda water
• Cubed ice

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with cubed ice and pour 1.5 parts of SKYY Vodka. Top with soda water, express the grapefruit peel and garnish.

Pina Picante Margarita

2 oz. Tequila Herradura Silver

1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice

¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice

½ oz. Agave Nectar (to taste)

3 Slices Muddled Serrano Pepper

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into a shaker, muddle with sliced serrano pepper. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a fresh glass filled with ice. Garnish with a pineapple slice, pineapple leaves and serrano pepper.