Long-weekend cocktail recipes

The weekend is always the perfect time to kick back with a cocktail, especially when it spans across four days.

The weekend is always the perfect time to kick back with a cocktail, especially when it spans across four days. From a Blackberry Bramble to a Rum-Pineapple Punch, here is a selection of stand-out cocktail recipes to make this weekend.

Brooks’ Grassy Knoll

Brooks’ Grassy Knoll

Shooting to thrill with a hint of the wild Aubrac.

Dead Ringer’s Blackstone Bramble

Dead Ringer’s Blackstone Bramble

A summery cherry-powered treat that’ll leave you feeling as fresh as it tastes.

Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern’s Tombstone

Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern’s Tombstone

A serious libation that’s not for the faint of heart.

Water-cooler punch

Water-cooler punch

“This punch is also fun to serve in a hollowed-out watermelon,” says Bulletin Place’s Tim Philips. “Place the empty watermelon in the freezer for a while to chill it completely before serving.”

The Boilermaker Sour

The Boilermaker Sour

A lighter twist on the whisky cocktail for lazy days.

Rum-pineapple punch

Rum-pineapple punch

A fast rum-pineapple punch recipe.

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