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August — A Month Between Summer and Autumn
August is that time when the day still breathes summer, yet the evening already whispers an autumn fairy tale. The air is rich with the scent of ripe fruit, and every night it feels as if the sky itself is setting a golden table with the last rays of the sun slowly sinking beyond the horizon.
Nights in August are pure magic: stars spill from the heavens like grapes from a generous vine, and every breath of wind carries peace and gentle nostalgia.
In this unique atmosphere, you want to pause time. To catch the moment, like holding a warm sunbeam in your palm. And we know exactly how to do that — by preparing three unique cocktails based on the exclusive products of Brandbar.
Each one is like a different August painting: one tells the story of the garden’s sweetness, another — of the night’s refreshing coolness, and the third — of the spicy comfort of evening conversations. And each magical drink has its perfect culinary match — a dish that reveals its full taste and completes the chord, just as August softly yet spectacularly brings summer to a close.
August Sunset
There are evenings when the sun lingers on the horizon, melting gently into the air, leaving behind a golden trail of warmth, calm, and the aroma of ripe fruit. This is the mood captured in the “August Sunset” cocktail — light as a field’s morning mist, juicy as a bite of a freshly picked peach, and slightly sparkling, like laughter in good company.
This drink is based on Brandbar Peach Liqueur or Bora Bora Apricot Liqueur, holding the very heart of summer within its velvety sweetness. It plays harmoniously with dry sparkling wine, while a few drops of lemon juice add the freshness of the first evening breeze after a hot day. In the glass, bubbles dance slowly, a peach slice floats lazily, and a sprig of mint hints at the coolness that comes with nightfall.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Brandbar Peach Liqueur or Bora Bora Apricot Liqueur
- 100 ml dry sparkling wine
- A few drops of fresh lemon juice
- A slice of fresh peach and a sprig of mint for garnish
Food pairing:
To highlight the fruity notes, pair it with bruschetta topped with goat cheese, figs, and honey — creamy, tender, and slightly sweet. For something lighter, a salad with arugula, prosciutto, and peach strikes the perfect balance of salty, bitter, and sweet.
The “August Sunset” isn’t just a drink — it’s August in a glass, a sunset you can taste.
Watermelon Freshness
Summer doesn’t want to leave. It pulses in every August moment, in terrace conversations, in laughter under a starry sky. And in such moments, you crave something truly refreshing — something that quenches thirst from the inside, cools your thoughts, and leaves behind a sweet memory.
“Watermelon Freshness” is that drink — it satisfies thirst like August rain soaking sun-scorched earth. At its heart lies Brandbar Melon Liqueur — gentle and tropical — or a berry-infused spirit for a deeper flavor. Add fresh watermelon juice, and the glass fills with the juicy flesh of summer. A squeeze of lime brings playful acidity, like a sudden smile lighting up a face.
Ingredients:
- 40 ml Brandbar Melon Liqueur or any berry-infused spirit
- 120 ml fresh watermelon juice
- 15 ml lime juice
- Ice cubes
- A wedge of ripe watermelon for garnish
Food pairing:
This juicy cocktail pairs beautifully with feta cheese marinated in olive oil and mint — salty, creamy, and refreshing. Or try grilled shrimp with pineapple skewers for a smoky, tropical flair, like August dancing salsa at sunset.
“Watermelon Freshness” is the perfect guest at a summer party — bright, simple, unforgettable, long-awaited.
Spicy Night
August can be different. It’s not just about peaches and watermelons. It’s also the first hints of Lady Autumn peeking into the garden through evening shadows. It’s the cool breeze brushing your arms, making you reach for a blanket — or a richer, deeper cocktail.
That’s “Spicy Night” — for those who savor August not only in its light but in its depth of flavor.
Its base is Brandbar Rotwild, a herbal spirit with warm notes of spices and aromatic plants — like the scent of distant mountains and ancient recipes. Its slightly bitter-spicy taste blends with unfiltered apple juice, dense and rich like the last ripe apple in the orchard. A cinnamon stick adds the aroma of an evening by the fire, and a few drops of bitters bring a final touch.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Brandbar Rotwild
- 100 ml unfiltered apple juice (fresh)
- Cinnamon stick
- A few drops of bitters (optional)
- Apple slice for garnish
Food pairing:
Serve with a plate of aged cheeses — cheddar, parmesan — alongside olives and slices of cured meats. Or add pâté on crispy whole-grain crostini for a rich and cozy pairing.
“Spicy Night” is that transitional sip where summer quietly hands the stage to autumn. You stand between the two, holding a glass that smells of apple, cinnamon, and the night that’s just beginning to wrap your shoulders in a warm plaid.
Create Your Own Summer Stories
August is an invisible border between what has been and what is yet to come. It’s that special state of mind when you want to preserve every warm moment, every sunset, every scent of ripe fruit. And here, in a glass, in a flavor, in the touch of cool glass against your palm, is born the very mood we long to capture.
Three cocktails, three August stories from Brandbar — a way to live summer deeper, brighter, and tastier.
- “August Sunset” — like the golden reflection of evening in a glass, light and intoxicating, the day’s last dance.
- “Watermelon Freshness” — a burst of joy, a cool wave in the heat, laughter on the terrace under the stars.
- “Spicy Night” — the first sip of autumn, deep, spicy, and thoughtful.
Perfectly matched food pairings turn each drink into a conversation — cheese and fruit, prosciutto and mint, shrimp and pineapple, pâté and cured meats — all becoming part of a great August symphony of taste.
So don’t be afraid to pause this month, breathe deeply, raise your glass, and say to yourself:
This is my August. My evening. My cocktail.