The Best Summer Cocktails To Sip In The Sun
Image Credit: Chilled cocktails are the best part about hot summers

Whether you're enjoying a day by the pool, or barbecuing in your backyard, a chilled cocktail is just the thing you need. Cocktails are the best way to relax and unwind a little in the hot summers. Making nice cocktails is an art and you need to be great at it for yourself and for your friends and acquaintances. If you’re looking to give mixology a try (and impress your friends in the process!), we’ve got you covered with an exciting line-up of cocktails by Maka Zai and RCB Bar & Café that will make your summer entertaining to the next level.

Summertime Gladness

A refreshing blend of Maka Zai White Rum, mango, coconut and lime – sure to be a crowd-pleaser and the perfect way to kick off any summer party! 

Ingredients  

  • 60ml Maka Zai White Rum 
  • 10ml Mango puree 
  • 10ml Coconut syrup 
  • 20ml Fresh lime 
  • 2 Kaffir lime leaves 
  • Glass - Coupe 
  • Garnish - Mango leather

Method

  • Add all the ingredients to a shaker and give it a nice shake.
  • Pour into a coupe glass with ice and garnish with mango leather.

Elder Flower Lemonade

If you're looking for a boozy lemonade, this one’s for you! A refreshing and delicious twist on a classic summer drink, the Elder Flower Lemonade is the perfect sweet and floral beverage for a sunny day.

Ingredients

  • 20ml Sweet and Sour mix  
  • 10ml Elderflower Syrup  
  • 75ml White Spirits Mix (equal parts of tequila, vodka, white rum, gin & triple sec) 
  • Lemonade  
  • Garnish - Slice of starfruit

Method

  • Mix the sweet and sour mix, elderflower syrup, White Spirits mix.
  • Top with lemonade and garnish with fresh starfruit.

Arribada Fizz


A delicious and incredibly easy-to-make drink that will help you beat the heat! Made with Maka Zai White Rum, this cocktail perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavours and will keep you cool all summer long.

Ingredients

  • 60ml Maka Zai White Rum  
  • 20ml Fresh Lime  
  • 20ml Honey syrup  
  • 45ml Sparkling wine 
  • Glass - Wine glass 
  • Garnish - Fresh Basil

Method

  • Add all the ingredients directly into a wine glass over ice.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and you’re all set!

The Honky Tonk Woman

Nothing screams summer quite like watermelon, and The Honky Tonk Woman is ideal if you’re looking for a summery, fruity blend!

Ingredients

  • 45ml Sweet and Sour Mix  
  • 60ml Vodka  
  • ¼ Freshly chopped watermelon 
  • 2-3 Kafir Lime leaves 
  • Finely chopped fresh lemongrass  
  • Garnish - 3-4 scooped watermelon balls

Method

  • Muddle the fresh watermelon, kafir lime, and lemongrass together. Shake hard with the sweet and sour mix and vodka.
  • Serve and garnish with freshly scooped watermelon balls.