National Beverage Day is a holiday celebrated annually on May 6th that honors all types of beverages. The holiday was created to recognize the importance of beverages in our daily lives, from providing hydration and nourishment to serving as social lubricants and sources of pleasure.
National Beverage Day is a great opportunity to try new drinks and celebrate your favorite beverages. Whether you prefer coffee, tea, soda, juice, beer, wine, or cocktails, there’s a beverage for everyone to enjoy.
People celebrate National Beverage Day in many ways, such as hosting tasting parties, trying new recipes, or simply enjoying a favorite drink with friends and family. It’s also a good time to learn more about the history and culture behind different types of beverages, and to appreciate the role they play in our lives.
Margarita
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- Salt for rimming
- Ice
Directions: Rim a glass with salt. In a shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and serve.
Cosmopolitan
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Ice
Directions: In a shaker, combine the vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass and serve.
Old Fashioned
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube or 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
- Ice
Directions: In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube or simple syrup with the bitters and a splash of water. Add ice and stir. Add the whiskey and stir again. Garnish with an orange peel and serve.
Paloma
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Salt for rimming
- Ice
Directions: Rim a glass with salt. In a shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and serve.
Dark and Stormy
- 2 oz dark rum
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Lime wedge
- Ice
Directions: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the dark rum and lime juice, then top with ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
French 75
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist
- Ice
Directions: In a shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a champagne flute or coupe, then top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
The Bee’s Knees
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (made by combining equal parts honey and hot water)
- Lemon twist
- Ice
Directions: In a shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Aperol Spritz
- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
- 1 oz club soda
- Orange slice
- Ice
Directions: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the Aperol, Prosecco, and club soda. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
Spiced Rum Punch
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Lime wedge
- Ice
Directions: In a shaker, combine the spiced rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Add the ginger beer and a dash of bitters. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
These cocktails are just a few examples of the many delicious drinks you can enjoy on National Beverage Day. Whether you prefer sweet, sour, or spicy flavors, there’s a cocktail out there for you. Don’t be afraid to get creative and try something new!