Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you want to impress your friends with a cocktail that screams “summer isn’t over yet,” look no further than Punch by the Ocean. This refreshing blend has everything you need for the perfect long weekend get-together—think beach vibes, but in a glass. It’s boozy, fruity, and has just the right amount of spice (pun intended).
This cocktail is no ordinary lemonade spritzer; it’s a bold blend of flavors that’s sure to elevate your Labor Day barbecue, pool party, or beach bonfire. Featuring Gray Whale Gin—which, by the way, is made from botanicals sourced directly from the Pacific Coast—this drink will make you feel like you’re sipping by the sea, no matter where you are.
Ingredients:
- 8 parts Gray Whale Gin
- 4 parts Lillet Rouge or Cocchi Rosa Vermouth
- 4 parts watermelon puree
- 4 parts fresh lemon juice
- 6 parts ginger beer
- Garnish: Fresh mint
Instructions:
- First, grab a large drinking vessel (because let’s face it, one glass isn’t enough).
- Add everything except the ginger beer to the container.
- Fill with crushed ice – because without icy coolness, a punch is nothing.
- Top up with ginger beer and stir briefly until everything is well mixed.
- Garnish with fresh mint, because for us it’s the finishing touch that counts.
With its watermelon puree and lemon juice, this cocktail adds a refreshing, tangy note, while the ginger beer adds a zesty, spicy kick. The Lillet Rouge or Cocchi Rosa Vermouth add just the right amount of sophistication (and balance), making this punch the ideal accompaniment to your late summer festivities.
Why you will love it
Not only does Punch by the Ocean look great in a punch bowl, but it’s the perfect way to keep your guests hydrated – okay, maybe not hydrated, but certainly happy. It’s fruity, aromatic and full of that end-of-summer energy we’re all craving. And let’s not forget the Gray Whale Gin, which will add a lovely coastal touch to your celebration, no matter how far from the sea you are.
If you’re ready to take your Labor Day celebration to the next level, whip up this punch and watch it become the star of the show. Bonus points if you serve it with some beach songs and sunglasses.
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