World’s Best Cocktails In August 2021

The month of August has always been a time for celebration. The weather is starting to cool down, and you can finally enjoy being outside again! With all the parties that happen during this time, it’s no wonder we want to celebrate with one of the world’s best cocktails.

We have compiled a list of some favorite drinks worldwide to help you find your perfect cocktail recipe for this upcoming month. Check out our last month's featured cocktails here !

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1. Heatwave

It’s a hot day, and you need something to cool you down. Instead of reaching for an icy popsicle, try this refreshing Heatwave cocktail with a hint of creamy Greek yogurt! This drink crafted by @housepoured is not only delicious but also perfect on the go. Just whip it up in your cocktail shaker so that it's ready when thirst strikes.

Ingredients

For the cocktail:

For the popsicle:

  • 2 cups Finely sliced cucumbers
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 4 Mint sprigs

Steps to Make

For the cocktail:

  1. Shake everything together with ice and strain into a glass.
  2. Top with crushed ice and garnish.

For the popsicle:

  1. Add all ingredients, lightly muddle and stir.
  2. Let sit for at least 4 hours and fine strain.

2. Bloody Shiraz Gin

Bloody Shiraz Gin has become a favorite for many. With the perfect balance of sweet fruit and ginny goodness, the result is excellent for any occasion when you're looking to switch things up! Check out this unique concoction from Four Pillars Gin @fourpillarsgin !

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker .
  2. Strain the mixture over ice.
  3. Top off with whipped egg white.

3. Cantaloupe Mocktail

Cantaloupe Mocktail is a perfect summer drink. It's sweet, tasty, and refreshing! A Cantaloupe contains 97% water, so it's the ultimate hydrating fruit beverage for all sweltering hot days to come this August. While this mocktail from Dasha @littlekalegirl calls for cantaloupes, you can also use honeydew melon if that suits your fancy better.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cantaloupe
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Red apple
  • 1 Orange

Steps to Make

  1. Using a juicer or blender, squeeze out all the juices from the fruits.
  2. Garnish if desired.

4. Spiked Passion Tea Lemonade

Spiked Passion Tea Lemonade is a great cocktail for all the ladies out there looking to spice up their drinks in August! The best part of this cocktail? It's made with just four ingredients and takes less than five minutes to complete. What are you waiting on, folks? Get your drink on today!

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Fill a glass with ice and halfway with lemonades, add all ingredients besides passion tea and give it a quick stir.
  2. Then slowly pour the passion tea on top for that layered effect!

5. Es Calo

Cocktail time! You've been out all day, and it's finally the perfect moment to enjoy a refreshing drink. There is nothing like an Es Calo cocktail with light, lemon-flavored flavors that will bring you back from your exhausting journey in no time.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Mezcal vida del maguey
  • 0.8 oz. Succo di lime
  • 1 spoon Agave salata
  • 0.5 oz. Sciroppo di Ananas
  • 1 Pizzico di pepe nero

Steps to Make

  1. Mix and shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Serve over a glass with ice.

6. Watermelon Slushie

This is the perfect drink to cool down on a hot day. With watermelon and ice, it will be hard to resist this Watermelon Slushie from Chahinez @chahinez_tbt that has just about everything you need for your summer adventures!

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Watermelon cubed and frozen
  • 10 Large mint leaves rinsed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2-4 tbsp Honey to taste

Steps to Make

  1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve and decorate with a lime slice and a few mint leaves.

7. Blue Coconut Margarita

This Blue Coconut Margarita from A Kocktails @a_kocktails is perfect for those who want to keep the cold at bay but still enjoy some refreshing drinks on a summer day! The cocktails are made by mixing Tequila, Coco Water or Milk, and Blue Curaçao in equal parts for an interesting twist on traditional margs that will have you feeling like royalty in no time at all.

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Serve over a rocks glass with ice.

8. Cornflakes Girl

The Cornflakes Girl is a delicious homemade cocktail crafted by Daniele Pasina @pasinadaniele . A fancy, fruity drink for a summer's day, this recipe combines the zesty taste of lime with honey and just enough whiskey to make it refreshingly light before turning sweet from all-natural corn syrup!

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Mix and shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Serve over a whiskey glass with ice.

9. Sailing Ship

Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong? Well, this recipe will get your taste buds sailing away to another world with its refreshing flavors and delightful textures. The Sailing Ship cocktail by Barista & Bartender @afshin_10 is a drink that will make you feel like you're on an adventure!

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Mix and shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Serve over a glass with ice.

10. Dangerous Currants Cocktail

Tired of boring cocktails? Dangerous Currants Cocktail will keep you on your toes. With this tart, sweet, and sour recipe, the currant flavor is highlighted without being too heavy or overpowering.

Ingredients

Steps to Make

  1. Mix and shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Serve over a cocktail glass with ice.

Conclusion

With so many cocktails to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is the perfect drink for you. We hope this list has given you some ideas and that we’ve helped you find your favorite cocktail recipe for August!

If you know someone who has the skills and passion for crafting cocktails, drop us a message at info@advancedmixology.com and get featured on our next monthly roundup!

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