Happy hour has been looking a little different these days. Tbh, we’re getting a little teary-eyed just thinking back to the times of hitting up our favorite local spot for an after-work cocktail (or two, or three…) with the girls. 🥺
But hey, this is the twenty-first century and we’ve got zoom + facetime + all kinds of apps and gadgets to keep in touch. 🙌 so whether it’s a double or some bubbles, put a date on the calendar for a virtual happy hour with the squad! Not a professional bartender? No worries, friend.
Here are 6 signature cocktail recipes from our team here at Enviroscent that you’re going to want to whip up!
- The mother earth mojito 🌎
Best suited for: the stay-at-home mom who wishes she were sipping cocktails poolside in Mexico instead of dipping toes in the backyard kiddie pool.
What you’ll need:
- ½ oz prosecco
- 1 ½ oz rum
- 1 oz agave nectar or simple syrup
- Oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- Splash of lime sparkling water or club soda
- 6 mint sprigs muddled
- Crushed ice
How it’s made: toss it all in a shaker (or glass + stir)
Your bartender: Lisa L., finance
- Rising red tide 💯
Best suited for: the bubbly aunt that is way too excited to play bartender but turns out missed her life’s calling…
What you’ll need:
- 1 part pomegranate juice
- 3 parts lemon lime soda (sprite or 7up work!)
- A splash of maraschino cherry juice
*We noticed that bonnie forgot to call out what kind of liquor to put in this one. What a silly oversight. So, it's dealer's choice, but we like it with bourbon.*
How it’s made: combine all + garnish with a sassy cocktail umbrella or a lemon/lime wedge (everybody needs a life preserver 😉)
Your bartender: Bonnie I., customer support
- O2 lover’s appletini 🍸
Best suited for: the tree hugger who goes the extra mile, even though it may take twice as long before they have a cocktail in hand.
What you’ll need:
- 2 oz air vodka (ya, it’s a thing)
- 1 oz fresh-squeezed granny smith apple juice
- 1 oz iced tea (made from white or spiced tea)
- 1 apple slice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 dashes of cinnamon
- Top off with soda water
How it’s made: combine all liquid ingredients except soda water in a glass + stir with cinnamon stick. Garnish with apple slice + top off with soda water for extra bubbles.
Your bartender: Tamara K., innovation + product engineering (whose amazing forearm strength allows her to 'fresh-squeeze' juice from granny smith apples)
- Hold everything but the cabernet 🍷
Best suited for: the basic b* in all of us.
What you’ll need:
- Red wine (we like cabernet, but no judgement if you use a blend)
- A very large glass
How it’s made: pour, preferably until bottle is empty
Your bartender: jeremy n., marketing
- It’s getting hot in here 🔥
Best suited for: the southern belle who carries around those obnoxiously cute bottles of hot sauce in her purse
What you’ll need:
- 2 tsp mike’s hot honey
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 jigger bourbon
- A splash of orange seltzer
How it’s made: combine everythangg in a highball glass + stir, then add ice. Garnish with your choice of orange slice + a maraschino cherry
Your bartender: Danielle N., operations
- The apple royale 🍎
Best suited for: the classy momma who’s just looking for that grammable quarantine cocktail moment
What you’ll need:
- 2 ½ oz crown royal regal apple
- ½ - 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz ginger beer (gosling's is where it’s at!)
- Fresh lemon
How it’s made: mix first 3 ingredients in tall tumbler + add crushed ice. Squeeze a splash of fresh lemon juice to "float" on top. Add a garnish of fresh lemon slice if you’re feeling especially bougie.
Your bartender: Gloria G., ecommerce