Seven Sips To Add To Your Father’s Day BBQ

Father's Day is the time to impress dad with your mixology skills by whipping up something that will awaken his taste buds. If you're stuck on summer sips, here's a few to test out.

Smoky Paloma. (Courtesy Photo)

1. Veuve Clicquot Rich Pineapple Polo Classic:

 • 5 to 6 pieces of Pineapple, cut into quarters
 • 5 Ice Cubes
 • Veuve Clicquot Rich

Directions: Place 5 ice cubes in a large wine glass. Add 5 to 6 pieces of cut pineapple and finish with chilled Veuve Clicquot.

2. Smoky Paloma:

 • 901® Tequila
 • 1 part Grapefruit Juice
 • 1/2 part Agave Syrup
 • 2 Chipotle Peppers
 • IPA Style Ale

Directions: Muddle one chipotle pepper with agave syrup and grapefruit juice in mixing glass. Add 901® Tequila and shake vigorously over ice. Strain into collins glass filled with ice. Top off with IPA Ale. Garnish with skewered chipotle pepper.

3. Nashville Red Eye:

 • 1 oz. Jack Single Barrel Rye
 • 1 oz. Cold Brew Coffee
 • 1/2 oz. Raw Simple Syrup
 • 4 oz. Oatmeal Stout
 • Coffee Beans, for garnish

Nashville Red Eye. (Courtesy Photo)

Directions: Shake first 3 ingredients with ice for 10 seconds to combine and chill. Strain into chilled Snifter already containing the 4 oz of Stout. Float coffee beans on top of foam.

4. Splash Bay St. Bourbon:

 • 1 part of Dad's favorite brand of Bourbon
 • 1 part of Splash Bay St. Ginger

Directions: Mix 1 part of Dad's favorite brand of Bourbon with 1 part of Splash Bay St. Ginger. Serve on the rocks in a highball glass or shaken and straight up in a martini glass with a lemon twist.

5. Sand Bar:

 • 1.5 oz. Appleton® Estate Reserve Blend
 • 4 oz. fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
 • .5 oz. Galliano Herbal Liqueur

Directions: Build ingredients, shake and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Top with Galliano and garnish.

Sand Bar. (Courtesy Photo)

6. No. TEN Watermelon:

 • 1.25 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN
 • 3 oz. fresh pressed Watermelon Juice

Directions: Add fresh pressed juice and Tanqueray No. TEN to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain in cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with piece of fruit.

No. TEN Watermelon. (Courtesy Photo)

7. Shelter Island Sunset:

 • 2 1/2 oz. Soltado Tequila
 • 1/2 oz. Lemon
 • 1 1/2 oz. Strawberry Puree
 • 3 1/2 oz. Mango Puree

Directions: Combine all ingredients in mixing cup with ice; shake; strain and pour into a tall, iced glass; garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Shelter Island Sunset. (Courtesy Photo)