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6 Premium Cocktails To Drink Your Way Around The Globe From Home
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6 Premium Cocktails To Drink Your Way Around The Globe From Home


You may be looking for an excuse to put down the Clorox wipes or leave your virtual teaching duties behind (at least for a lunch break) to treat yourself to a delicious cocktail hand-crafted by YOU. Three Words: World Cocktail Day (May 13). And because of the Queen you are, you deserve the premium liqs—none of that bottom-shelf stuff!

In honor of the global celebration, BACARDÍ has launched six different cocktail kits with Cocktail Courier, a service that delivers perfectly portioned ingredients and detailed instructions directly to your doorstep (aka social distancing-approved!) Whether you're a rum lover, tequila enthusiast, gin drinker or scotch sipper – there's a drink for everybody.

Let's be honest, you don't actually need a holiday to mix one of these bad boys up, because any day can be World Cocktail Day in quarantine. But if you're catching a case of FOMO right now, check out the libations below to see what you can work with from your personal stash while you wait for your kit to arrive.

BACARDÍ Rum Banana Daiquiri

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The smooth, subtle notes of almond and vanilla of BACARDI Superior pair exquisitely with the quintessential Caribbean flavor of ripe banana for a tropical daiquiri riff.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts BACARDÍ Superior Rum
  • 0.25 part Banana
  • 0.25 part Vanilla
  • 0.75 part Lime
  • Garnish: Dehydrated Lime Wheel

Method:

Shaken and served in a coupe glass.

Patrón Tequila Watermelon Basil Margarita

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With notes of fresh agave and oak, Patrón Reposado is the perfect tequila for a bountiful fruit- and herb-filled margarita. Travel on island time with this balanced juxtaposition of sweet and savory. A unique take on the margarita, it will leave you feeling like you're on a Mexican vacation.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts Patrón Reposado Tequila
  • 0.5 part Watermelon Puree
  • 0.5 part Basil Simple Syrup
  • 1 part Lime juice
  • Garnish: Dehydrated Lime Wheel

Method:

Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Grey Goose French Passion

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Travel to the coast of Southern France and taste this tropical twist on traditional Provence. Exquisite French Grey Goose Vodka meets sunny passion fruit, zesty lime and warm cinnamon for a warm weather retreat for your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts Grey Goose Vodka
  • 0.25 part Passionfruit Puree
  • 0.25 part Cinnamon
  • 0.50 part Lime
  • Garnish: Dehydrated Flower

Method:

Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Bombay English Garden Gimlet

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Taste the 10 hand-selected botanicals of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin accompanied by fresh basil and floral lavender for a new take on the gimlet.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts Bombay Sapphire Gin
  • 0.75 part Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 part Basil Syrup (1:1 dilution sugar:water)
  • 2 dashes Lavender Bitters

Method:

Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Dewar’s Scotch Emporium Highball

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A sly nod to John Dewar's humble beginnings in Perth, Scotland, this highball pairs the classic swirl of honey and Scottish heather of Dewars White Label with aromatic earl grey and bright lemon for a new take on a classic.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 part Dewar's Scotch White Label
  • 0.25 part Lemon
  • 0.25 part Earl Grey Syrup
  • 3.5 parts Soda Water
  • Garnish: Lemon Wedge

Method:

Shaken and served in a highball glass.

The Cazadores Huntsman

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Originating in Puebla, Mexico, the rich smoke and slight spice of ancho chili pairs perfectly with warm vanilla and the tropical, citrus notes of Cazadores Reposado for the perfect spirit-forward sipper.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts Cazadores Tequila
  • 0.25 part Ancho Chili Vanilla Agave
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Garnish: Orange Expression

Method:

Stirred and served in a rocks glass.

Click here to purchase a cocktail kit. Tune into Insecure star, Jay Ellis' Instagram@jayrellistoday for tips and tricks on how to make the drinks.

Featured image via Shutterstock

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