Summer Cocktails & Mocktails

June 1 - August 31

Here’s to our makers, shaking things up that will blow your mind. Some of our talented mixologists have collaborated with the popular Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants shop to create refreshing summer cocktails. You can enjoy these drinks at participating restaurants and speakeasies. You can also purchase your favorite cocktail blend packets and become your own mixologist. Learn how to make delicious drinks that will impress your friends.


2025 Cocktails

1909 Papaya Smash, Summer Cocktails

Papayaberry Smash
  • 1.5 oz Hendricks Gin  
  • 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur  
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 
  • 1.0 oz Papayaberry Syrup  
  • Bushel Mint  

Instructions: Papayaberry Syrup: 2 cups sugar, 1 Cup Hot water. Let mixture steap with 2 bags of papayaberry for 30 minutes. Combine Ingredients in large tin with ice. Shake. Double Strain into glassware w/ fresh ice  

Bottega Italia, Bottega Rosé Spritz, Summer Cocktails 2025

Bottega Rosé Spritz
  • 1 oz homemade rose simple syrup, made with Rose Sugar from  Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants 
  • Lemon for garnish 
  • Ice 
  • 3 oz soda water 
  • 3 oz prosecco 
  • 1.5 oz Empress Rose Gin 
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice 

Instructions: Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the rose simple syrup, lemon juice, and Empress Rose Gin. Stir gently to combine. Pour in the prosecco, followed by the soda water, and give it a light stir. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice 

Summer Cocktails 2025 Corbeaux Wine & Tea House

Toa’s Nectar
  • 2 oz pisco 
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup 
  • 0.5 oz lime 
  • 1 oz guava 
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice 
  • 0.75 of the green paradise tea (Old Town Spice and Tea Merchant) 
  • Topped with mango cold foam 

Creekside Grille Wilson Creek Summer Cocktails 2025, Mango

MANGO SPRITZ

Ingredients (Serves 2):

  • 1 mango herbal tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 Tbls Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine -Viognier (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh-squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
  • (100% juice, not from concentrate if possible)
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: lime wedge and mint sprig

 

 

Creekside Grille Wilson Creek Winery Summer Cocktails 2025, Berry

BERRY BREEZE

Ingredients (Serves 2):

  • 1 mango herbal tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine - (Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio)
  • 4 tbsp dark cherry juice
  • 4 tbsp cooled strong strawberry herbal tea
  • 1 tbsp honey simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Ice (for serving)
  • Optional Garnish: Fresh cherries, Strawberry slices, Mint sprigs

 

Crush & Brew, Summer Cocktails 2025

Strawberry Northcake
  • 0.75oz lime 
  • 0.5oz Strawberry Shortcake syrup (Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants) 
  • 0.25oz Ginger 
  • 0.5oz Fernet 
  • 1.5oz Reposado Tequila 
  • Glassware-Rocks Glass 
  • Garnish-Lime Wheel 

Europa Villaga, Summer Cocktails 2025

Europa Village

Pistachi-Oh My!
  • 1.5 oz Pistachio cream liqueur 
  • 1 oz Pistachio-infused tea vodka 
  • 1 bar spoon Benedictine liqueur 
  • 2 dashes of black walnut bitters 
  • 1 oz Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants Pistachio Pu-erh tea 

Fill half of a cocktail shaker with ice. Combine ingredients into shaker. Shake for 10-20 seconds, and then fine strain into a ‘Nick & Nora’ glass. Garnish with honey and crushed pistachios. 

Pinnacle at Falkner Winery, Summer Cocktails 2025

Tropic like it’s Hot Margarita 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 oz Blanco tequila 
  • 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur 
  • 1 oz blueberry simple syrup  
  • 1 oz pineapple juice 
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice 
  • Habanero Sea Salt – Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants  
  • Ice 
  • Blueberries & dehydrated pineapple wedge for garnish 

Instructions: Rim the Glass with habanero sea salt. Fill a Shaker with Ice. Add Liquids to Shaker. Shake It Up. Strain and serve over ice. Garnish.

Summer Cocktails 2025 The Cave at Oak Mountain

The Garden's Breath 

Infused with Honey Flower Tea blend (Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants) 

  • .5 oz   Om tea syrup (Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants) 
  • .5oz   Lemon Juice  
  • .25 Grapefruit Juice 
  • .25 Génépy (Alpine liqueur) 
  • Cranberry honey sugar rim (Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants) 
  • Thyme Sprigs (Garnish) 

The Gambling Cowboy Summer Cocktails 2025, Lemon Lavender

Lavender Lemon Meringue Martini
  • 1oz Absolute Citron 
  • 1oz Absolute Vanilla 
  • 1oz Lemon Meringue Pie Simple Syrup (made from Lemon Meringue Pie Herbal Blend from Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants) 
  • 0.5 oz cream 
  • 0.5oz Creme de Violette  

Ingredients: Shake first 4 ingredients with ice, strain into a martini glass rimmed with Lemon Lavender Sugar from Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants.  Sink Creme de Violette and garnish with a lemon peel. 

TOAST, Summer Cocktails 2025

Salted Caramel Buzz
  • 1.5 oz Titos Vodka  
  • 1.0 oz Espresso  
  • 0.25 oz Liqor 43 
  • 0.25 oz Baileys  
  • 1.0 oz Salted Carmel Syrup  

Sugar recipe: 

  • 1 cup sugar, 1 cup salted caramel sugar to 1 Hot water  

Instructions:

  1. Combine ingredients in tin with ice 
  2. Shake 
  3. Strain into glassware with fresh ice

2025 Mocktails

1909 Summer Cocktails (Mocktail) 2025, Dragon in the Clouds

Dragon in the Clouds
  • 1.5 oz Seedlip Citrus
  • 1.0 oz Lemon Juice 
  • 1.0 oz Mango Syrup  
  • 1.0 oz Dragon Fruit Syrup  
  • Garnish: 1/2 Dehydrated Dragon Fruit, Marigold, Mint

Instructions: Combine ingredients in tin. Shake with ice. Strain into glass. Top with Sprite.

1909 Summer Cocktails (Mocktail) 2025, Kyoto's Kiss

Kyoto Kiss
  • 1.5 oz Seedlip Citrus
  • 0.5 oz Strawberry Puree  
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 
  • 0.75 oz Lychee Syrup  
  • Garnish: 1 Lychee w/ Hibiscus Flower skewered

Instructions: Combine ingredients in tin. Shake with ice. Pour into Mason Jar. Top with Sprite.

The Pool at Bottaia Winery, Summer Cocktails (Mocktail 2025), Watermelon Popsicle margarita

Watermelon Popsicle Margarita
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz watermelon syrup 
  • Splash agave nectar
  • Splash club soda
  • Splash sprite
  • Serve in a chamoy and tajin-rimmed glass
  • Garnish with a watermelon popsicle

Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co Summer Cocktails (Mocktail) 2025, Western Pioneer

Western Pioneer
  • 1.5 oz Martini & Rossi Floreale Non-Alcoholic Spirit 
  • 0.5 oz Ginger Syrup 
  • 0.5 oz Pandan Simple Syrup 
  • 0.75 oz Cucumber Juice 
  • 0.75 oz Lime Juice 
  • 6 Mint Leaves 

Instructions: Shake & Strain into pilsner glass. Pack with pebbled ice. 

Thompson & Twain Summer Cocktails (Mocktail) 2025, Firing Squad

Firing Squad
  • 1 oz Martini & Rossi Floreale Non-Alcoholic Spirit 
  • 0.5 oz Giffard Coconut Syrup 
  • 0.5 oz Grenadine 
  • 0.25 oz Vanilla Infused Simple Syrup 
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 

Instructions: Shake & Strain into collins glass with ice. 

Thompson & Twain Summer Cocktails (Mocktail) 2025, Neptune

Neptune
  • 1 oz Martini & Rossi Floreale Non-Alcoholic Spirit 
  • 0.75 oz Serrano Habanero Chile Simple Syrup 
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice 
  • 0.75 oz Lime Juice 

Instructions: Shake & Strain into footed sour glass