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Summer bursts into the city suddenly, like a happy memory.
It touches the rooftops with molten gold, pours sweet languor into the streets, and makes the air shimmer with heat and the faint hum of bees. Time slows down, surrendering to the majestic rhythm of the sun. Days become endless, and evenings turn velvety—made for unhurried conversations, secret smiles, and meetings on open terraces.
And in the very heart of this sultry beauty, it is born—the thirst. Not for water, no, but for something far greater: a bright emotion, a crystal coolness that flows through the body, a taste that reminds you of carefree days.
This is the moment when you can “capture” summer in a glass. How? Quite simply! Take the juiciness of ripe berries that have absorbed all the warmth of the sun, add the icy freshness of mint and the spicy aromas of herbs. Pair the sweetness of peach with the noble bitterness of grapefruit, and the exotic tenderness of passion fruit with the sparkling play of bubbles. That’s how cocktail menus are created.
Each cocktail in them is a little story. A tale of a sunset over the sea, of walking barefoot through dewy grass, or of a first kiss in a blooming garden.
Let’s taste summer itself. Allow these flavors to take you on a journey where every sip is pure pleasure.
A Kiss of Red Berries
The first chapter of our summer romance is written with the juice of ripe strawberries and the tart sweetness of raspberries. It’s about those days when the sun still gently caresses the skin and the air is filled with the aroma of berries freshly picked from the garden. These drinks hold the spirit of summer carefreeness, seasonal bright colors, a playful mood, and the promise of long, warm evenings. It’s the taste of your first date with summer—shy, yet unforgettable.
“Crimson Sunset” — the “red ribbon” of the first chapter. When the sun slowly sinks beyond the horizon, painting the sky in a thousand shades of red, it’s the perfect moment for this cocktail. It’s like a liquid embodiment of a summer sunset in a glass: elegant, rich, and slightly intoxicating.
You’ll need:
- Gin (40 ml)
- Brandbar Strawberry Liqueur (25 ml)
- Brandbar Raspberry Syrup (10 ml)
- Fresh lime juice (20 ml)
- Egg white (1)
- A few drops of orange bitters
Fill a shaker with ice, pour in the gin, add strawberry liqueur and raspberry syrup, and balance them with the bright acidity of lime. Add the egg white to give the drink a velvety, airy texture.
Close the shaker and shake vigorously—as if you want to wake up all the aromas and make them dance together. Feel the shaker walls frost over—this is the sign that the magic has happened.
Strain the drink into a pre-chilled coupe or martini glass. Wait a moment for the delicate foam to settle on the surface, creating a perfect canvas. Drop a few orange bitters on top and, if desired, garnish with a fresh strawberry or a sprig of mint.
Inhale the aroma, take your first sip, and let the crimson sunset unfold inside you.
Emerald Coolness
When the sun is at its zenith and the very air becomes thick and heavy with heat, the soul craves one thing—fresh coolness. Not just shade, but a garden’s emerald haven, where playful rays pierce through the leaves, and the scents of fresh mint, cucumber, and elderflower create a true oasis of calm. This chapter of the cocktail menu is that refreshing sip of pure, crystal coolness—a rescue from the scorching midday heat, embodied in drinks that refresh the body and clear the mind.
“Green Oasis” — imagine a hammock in the shade of an old garden, with a light breeze carrying all the scents of summer. That’s the feeling captured in this cocktail with its vivid name. Light, fresh, with a subtle floral sweetness and a lively herbal note.
You’ll need:
- Gin (50 ml)
- Brandbar Cucumber Syrup (20 ml)
- Brandbar Elderflower Syrup (10 ml)
- Fresh lime juice (20 ml)
- Fresh mint (a few leaves)
- Prosecco (or soda water) (50 ml)
Place fresh mint leaves at the bottom of a shaker. Don’t crush them—just press gently with a muddler to release their cool, delicate aroma. Add the gin, refreshing cucumber syrup, floral elderflower syrup, and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice and seal it tightly. Shake firmly but briefly—just enough to let the ingredients merge into a crystal dance while the shaker walls are covered with cold dew.
Take a large wine glass or balloon glass and fill it with ice. Double strain the cocktail into the glass. Slowly top up with chilled prosecco, crowning the drink with a light, sparkling “halo.” Stir gently with a long spoon. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and the tip of a mint sprig.
Take a sip. Feel the hot day retreat, leaving you in the heart of a green oasis.
Golden Breeze
When summer begins to lean toward evening, and the warm air fills with the scent of ripe apricots and sweet peaches, it’s time for golden light. These are the moments when the sun touches the horizon and offers the world its final warm embrace before nightfall. The cocktails in this third chapter are like sunbeams captured in the glass—filled with gentle fruity warmth, honeyed notes, and a soft sparkling tremble, like a summer evening you never want to let go of.
“Peach Sunset” — a tender blend of sunny fruit nectar and light sparkling freshness. A sip of peace at the end of the day that you’ll want to preserve.
You’ll need:
- Brandbar Peach Liqueur (30 ml)
- Brandbar Peach Syrup (15 ml)
- Fresh orange juice (50 ml)
- Prosecco (70 ml)
- Ice cubes
- Peach and/or orange slice for garnish
Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes. Pour in the peach liqueur, add syrup and fresh orange juice. Stir gently with a bar spoon to blend the fruity notes. Now comes the magical moment—slowly top with chilled prosecco, letting the bubbles rise and lift the aroma into the air. Garnish with a juicy slice of peach or orange so that every glance at the glass feels like a small celebration.
A Taste That Stays With You
And so ends one perfect summer day, embodied in three acts of a cocktail menu. This journey takes you from the first sweet berries under a crimson sunset, through the rescuing emerald coolness of a hot midday, to the velvet depths of night twinkling with spicy stars. Every glass—a step, every flavor note—an emotion, every moment—a cherished memory.
All these drinks are crafted with inspiration and the finest ingredients. This is an invitation to stop time, breathe in the full aroma of summer, and feel it in every cell. Because summer is not just a calendar season—it’s a state of mind. It’s in the sun’s rays on your skin, in the carefree laughter of friends, in the taste of a cocktail that will forever remain in your memory.
Let this journey be the beginning of your own summer fairy tale. Savor. Feel. Live. And return for new stories—because so much beauty lies ahead.