Today Is National Cocktail Day!

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National Cocktail Day is upon us! Every year, March 24th is the date that honors cocktails and the art of making drinks. It’s a day for people to enjoy their favorite cocktails, try new recipes and appreciate the creativity behind mixology. Many bars, restaurants and social gatherings may offer specials or host events to mark the occasion, making it a fun time to explore different types of beverages. Whether enjoyed at home or outside, it is a day to raise a glass and celebrate drink culture. Considering the fact that today gives us the perfect excuse to mix up something spectacular, we decided to look out! Whether you’re crafting a classic Margarita or something with a little French flair, these essential spirits (Cointreau, Belle De Brillet, Rémy Martin, METAXA, and St-Rémy Signature) have you covered! These spirits are the key to next-level cocktails for any celebration, whether it’s a chic soirée or a cozy night in. Check out six iconic drinks (with ingredients and directions included) that you can make to celebrate this extremely fun holiday. Let us know which one(s) are your favorites in the comments! Happy National Cocktail Day!

1. The Original Margarita

Ingredients:

1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Directions:

Make a salt rim on your glass
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously until well chilled
Strain into a Margarita glass
Garnish with a lime wheel
Garnish with a mint sprig

2. The French Mule

Ingredients:

2 oz Rémy Martin VSOP
0.5 oz Lime Juice
4 oz Ginger Beer
Lime Wheel

Directions:

Pour 2 oz of Rémy Martin VSOP and 1/2 oz of lime juice into a copper mug
Add ice cubes and 4 oz of ginger beer
Stir to combine
To garnish, drop a lime wedge into the mug

3. St-Rémy French Alexander

Ingredients:

1.5 oz St-Rémy Signature
0.7 oz Thick Cream
0.5 oz Cacao Cream
0.25 oz Simple Syrup or 1 tsp Fine Sugar

Directions:

Shake hard with ice, and fine strain into a coupe glass or glass coffee mug
Garnish with nutmeg all over the top

4. Cointreau Match Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Cointreau
0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 tbsp Matcha Green Tea Powder

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker
Add ice and shake until well chilled
Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass
Garnish with a lime slice

5. METAXA Flower Fizz

Ingredients:

1.7 oz METAXA 5 Stars
0.8 oz Elderflower Liqueur
0.7 oz Lime Juice
2 oz top up Lemonade

Directions:

Pour METAXA 5 Stars, Elderflower Liqueur and lime juice into a wine glass with ice and stir well
Top up with Lemonade and garnish with a lemon wedge and an edible flower