It’s the time of year for playing outdoors, in the park, on the water, or in your own backyard. Pack the picnic basket or light up the grill for a family cookout at home. Whatever your plans may be, celebrate all the wonderful things summer brings with a special cocktail made with Smugglers’ Notch Distillery spirits. Drink responsibly and enjoy!

Smugglers’ Liber-Tea

• 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 4 oz iced tea
• 1tsp lemon juice
• 1tsp honey
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Combine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker, shake vigorously, and strain into glass with fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig.

Smugglers’ Freshie

• 2 oz Smugglers’ Notch Vodka or Smugglers’ Notch Gluten Free Organic Vodka
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon Juice
• 1/3 oz Sumptuous Syrups Yellow Ginger
• 1 dash bitters
• Soda
• Fresh berries, optional
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Combine Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Vodka, Sumptuous Yellow Ginger Syrup, lemon, bitters, and optional berries with ice. Shake and pour into Collins or large Old-Fashioned glass. Top with soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Smugglers’ Cucumber Martini

by Jeremy Elliott

• 2 oz Smugglers’ Notch Vodka or Smugglers’ Notch Gluten-Free Organic Vodka
• 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 slices cucumber
• 3 mint leaves

Muddle mint and a cucumber slice in a cocktail shaker. Add other ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a fresh mint leaf.

Moroccan Rose Mule

• 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Splash of grapefruit juice
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Combine ingredients in glass, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Smugglers’ Gin and Tonic

• 1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Hopped Gin
• 4 oz tonic water
• Splash of Sumptuous Syrups Lemon Basil syrup
• Lime slices for garnish

Combine ingredients in glass, gently stir, and garnish with a slice of lime.