A sunset on the Aegean tastes better in a glass. These 5 Mediterranean cocktails are quick to mix, bright in flavor, and perfect for slow afternoons with a meal or lively dinners.
Grab fresh herbs, good ice, and, if you want the full spread, add a bowl of our marinated olives to the table. Let's learn new recipes and try some cocktails!
Mule Cocktail – 5 min
Opt for this Mule when you want fresh heat without the weight. Bright, quick, and impossible to sip slowly, this cocktail is a delight.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
- Mint sprig
How We Make It (3 steps)
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon, and pomegranate juice; stir once.
- Top with ginger beer, garnish with mint, and serve.
For a breezy, poolside look, pour it over ice in our Resin DOF Glass!
Blood Orange Fever-Tree Fizz – 4 min
Gin, sweet blood-orange juice, a splash of club soda, thyme on top.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz gin
- 1 oz blood-orange juice
- Fever-Tree Club Soda
- Thyme sprig
How We Make It (3 steps)
- Shake gin and juice with ice for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled tumbler over fresh ice.
- Top with soda, add thyme, sip, and smile.
Fresh fruit elevates the botanicals in gin, balancing sweet and bitter notes without the need for extra sugar. Let that ruby hue glow in a hand-blown Highball Glass to keep all the bubbles.
Margarita – 7 min
Tequila, lime, and honey instead of agave nectar. Sea-salt rim, floral finish. It's the drink recipe for classic Margarita, just softer around the edges.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- ¾ oz Cointreau
- ¾ oz fresh lime
- ¼ oz honey syrup
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
How We Make It (3 steps)
- Rim a rocks glass with sea salt and fill with ice.
- Shake tequila, Cointreau, lime, and honey syrup until the mixture is icy cold.
- Strain into the glass; garnish with a lime wheel.
This Mediterranean Margarita swaps agave for honey, adding soft aromatic notes. And the White Rim Margarita Glass frames the salted edge perfectly!
Ouzo Martini – 5 min
Ouzo is an iconic Greek alcoholic drink that pairs well with savory appetizers.
Ingredients
- 2 oz ouzo
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- Lemon peel
How We Make It (3 steps)
- Stir ouzo and vermouth with ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into a frozen coupe.
- Express lemon peel over the top, then drop it in.
Serve it in our Gold Rimmed Champagne Glass for subtle extravagance!
Summer Citrus Punch – 10 min
White rum, grapefruit, orange, and a quick hit of limoncello, topped with sparkling water - smells like a Mediterranean summer drink.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 cup white rum
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup limoncello
- Sparkling water to top
- Sliced citrus wheels & basil leaves
How We Make It (3 steps)
- In a pitcher, combine rum, juices, and limoncello; chill 5 minutes.
- Add ice, citrus wheels, and basil.
- Top with sparkling water right before serving.
Light, bright, and made for long tables - bring those Mediterranean mixed drinks to the table in the aesthetic Carafe and Glass set.
Ready to Mix?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What equipment is needed for these cocktails?
A shaker, jigger, fine strainer, and a sturdy muddler will carry you through all five recipes.
How can I prep ingredients ahead of time?
Juice citrus up to 24 hours in advance and keep it sealed in the fridge. Pre-batch spirits for the punch so you only add ice and bubbles at the last minute.
Can I make these cocktails non-alcoholic?
Yes! Swap spirits for high-quality non-alcoholic alternatives or opt for fresh juice and soda. Maintain the same ratios to keep the balance.