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Mason Jar Beach Cocktails

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Why limit yourself to just fun in the sun? Why not bring along some fun in mason jars, with these Mason Jar Beach Cocktails — ice-cold fruity treats to keep you cool at the beach.

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There really isn’t such thing as a bad beach day – all days spent with sun and sand are considered good in my book. But, when you add an icy cold adult mason jar beach cocktail, it goes from good to excellent. The key to a good beach bev is keeping them ice. cold. A lukewarm cocktail isn’t really worth drinking.

blueberry basil lemonade recipe

Ingredients //

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

  • 2 oz blueberry vodka (I like Stoli the best.)
  • lemonade
  • frozen blueberries
  • lemon slices
  • basil leaves
blueberry basil lemonade recipe

How To // The Steps

Step 1. Add 2 ounces of blueberry vodka to each mason jar.

blueberry basil lemonade recipe

Step 2. Fill 2/3 of the way with lemonade.

blueberry basil lemonade recipe

Step 3. Top with basil leaves, lemon slices, and blueberries. (I had super-fancy micro-basil that I needed to use, they have a very short shelf-life.)

blueberry basil lemonade recipe

Step 4. Screw the lids on and put in the cooler.

Mango blackberry mint lemonade cocktails

Ingredients //

Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade

  • 2 oz mango vodka (whatever kind you can find, Belvedere makes a mango passionfruit flavor that I’m going to try next time)
  • lemonade
  • frozen mango slices
  • frozen blackberries
  • fresh mint
mango blackberry mint lemonade recipe

How To // The Steps

Step 1. Same as above. 2 ounces of vodka, top with lemonade, add frozen mango, blackberries, and mint.

adult mason jar beach cocktails

Step 2. Add them to the cooler and cover completely with ice. (You might want to consider labeling them so the kids know they are for adults only.)

adult lemonade recipes

Tips On How To Keep Your Drinks Cold //

  1. Keep the vodka in the freezer. It won’t freeze, and it helps keep the drinks really chilled.
  2. Freeze the fruit you are going to use. It serves the same purpose as ice, but won’t dilute the drink.
  3. Don’t fill the jars all the way up. Leave some room for ice just before you are going to drink them.
  4. Keep a separate Ziploc bag full of clean ice in the cooler. This keeps sandy hands out of the ice and ultimately out of the cocktails.

When we get to the beach, I add some ice, put the lid back on and give it a good shake. Then I trade out tops, and add a straw. I found these tops and on straws on Etsy a few years ago, but you can probably get them at a craft store. Slap on some sunscreen and enjoy.

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FAQs //

What do you recommend for virgin versions?

If you wanted to keep these alcohol-free, you could add some flavored syrups instead.

Any suggestions on which flavored vodkas to go with?

There are so many flavored vodkas these days that you could make lots of different kinds. Raspberry, peach, pomegranate. One reader suggested adding a dash of limoncello and a little less lemonade. Might be worth a try.

Where can I find lids and straws like this for my mason jars?

It says in the post, a craft store like Michael’s. I got mine on Etsy a few years ago.

How To Store Mason Jar Beach Cocktails //

One of the great things about these cocktails and that they’re served in mason jars is that they can be stored in the fridge until you’re ready to drink them. So you are not stuck mixing drinks minutes before you’re set to leave for the beach! Given that there’s fruit in these, I wouldn’t make them too far in advance; a couple of days tops. I wouldn’t recommend freezing these drinks.

Other Cocktails To Try //

Mason Jar Beach Beverages

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Mason Jar Beach Beverages – There is nothing better than an ice cold beverage for a beach day. Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade Cocktails and Blueberry Basil Lemonades will fix you right up.
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Servings 2 beach bevvies

Ingredients
  

Mango Blackberry Mint Lemonade Cocktails:

  • 2 ounces mango vodka
  • lemonade
  • frozen mango slices
  • frozen blackberries
  • fresh mint

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

  • 2 ounces Blueberry Vodka
  • Lemonade
  • frozen blueberries
  • lemon slices
  • basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 ounces of vodka to the jar.
  • Fill 2/3 of the way with lemonade.
  • Add frozen fruit and herbs. Screw the lid on.
  • Add to the cooler. Before serving, add ice and a straw.
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