Five of our best alcoholic drinks for World Cocktail Day

Did you know that World Cocktail Day is celebrated on May 13th? This year’s celebration coincides with warmer weather here in the UK so in honour of World Cocktail Day we’re sharing our favourite tipples to savour those first rays of spring sunshine! 

The birth of the cocktail dates to the early 1800s after a newspaper published a drink review from a local bartender, stating that the ‘cocktail is a stimulating drink, made of all kinds of spirits, sugars, water and bitters’.  

This developed further in the USA during the prohibition era when people would combine alcohol, such as rum, gin or whiskey, with mixers we still use today to make the contents more drinkable! 

The Old Fashioned and Sazerac were two popular drinks back then, but this World Cocktail Day, we’re sharing our favourite modern-day tipples, with each given a sweet twist thanks to the addition of pure maple syrup!

Maple to Montreal

First up, a drink that’s close to our hearts!  

This Maple to Montreal cocktail is a must-try if you like sparkling wine. Perfect for any occasion, this cocktail works well as a substitute for a mimosa using prosecco instead of champagne.  

Along with the citrusy notes of orange zest, the cocktail also has a cheeky dash of rum and amber maple syrup for a richer taste. 

If this rum and prosecco cocktail sounds up your street, make sure to try the recipe – it comes together in a matter of minutes and only needs five simple ingredients.

Spicy Maple Margarita

Over the last few years, bartenders and mixologists have jumped on the spicy margarita trend to evolve the classic Mexican cocktail by adding elements like jalapeños or chilli peppers to give this favourite an extra kick. 

So, of course, we had to try our own maple syrup version! Using the traditional ingredients of tequila and lime juice, we created an extra special spicy margarita recipe with green chillies balanced with the natural sweetness of amber maple syrup. 

With the sun out this weekend, it’s the perfect drink for celebrating World Cocktail Day!

Maple Amaretto Sour

Next up is our amaretto sour recipe, which offers a subtly different take on another timeless classic, balancing sweet and sour flavours with a touch of almond, nutty richness. 

Our twist on this original uses golden maple syrup for its delicate flavour and is topped with tart maraschino cherries for a stylish finish.

Coconut, Pineapple and Maple Coolers

We couldn’t provide a list of our favourite maple syrup cocktails without including a sweet and creamy coconut-based tipple. 

If you are a fan of piña coladas, this will be your new go-to – the tanginess of pineapple combined with the creaminess of coconut and the sweetness of golden maple make this drink the perfect recipe to try on World Cocktail Day, especially with the warmer weather. 

Follow this simple coconut and pineapple cocktail recipe and transport yourself to the tropics!

Maple Espresso Martini

Last, but certainly not least, is the classic espresso martini! 

Made with vodka, espresso and Kahlúa coffee liqueur, we’ve added dark maple syrup to this martini for its robust flavour.  

If you are a coffee drinker, we recommend trying this maple-infused espresso martini recipe over the weekend, which is topped with coffee beans for added elegance and sophistication.

Say cheers!

After reading our list of favourite maple cocktails, we hope you have found your drink of choice to try this World Cocktail Day. 

If not, our recipes don’t stop here. For more cocktails, as well as other drinks, desserts and main dishes, make sure to check out our full range of maple syrup recipes.