Enhance your rooftop vibes with these cocktail recipes

What better way to enjoy an exclusive rooftop experience than with your favorite cocktail in hand? By engaging with our international Viewnary community, we discovered that there are 3 clear favorites. Try out our recipes and find out what yours is!

Mojito

Mojitos are one of the classics of all classic mixed drinks. Here’s what you need to make your own:

• 2 oz of white rum

• 1 oz of fresh lime juice

• 0.5 oz of syrup

• 5 mint leaves

• Club soda or sparkling water

• Lime slices

• Ice

Instructions:

1. Gently mix the mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.

2. Add the rum, fresh lime juice, syrup, ice and shake it.

3. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

4. Add your desired amount of club soda or sparkling water.

5. Optionally, add more mint and lime slices.

Margarita

The margarita is another favorite and is a historically related to a Mexican drink called the “Daisy”. During the U.S. Prohibition era, it started gaining popularity – and now it’s one of the most popular cocktails in the world. Try putting one together using the following ingredients:

• 1 oz of tequila

• 1 oz of Cointreau 

• 1 oz fof resh lime juice

• Lime slices

• 0.5 oz of agave syrup/nectar or other syrup of choice

• Sea salt

Instructions:

1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a (margarita) glass and then dip it onto a plate of salt.

2. Add tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice into the glass. Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice.

3. If you like extra sweetness, add your syrup of choice.

Piña Colada

The original piña colada was born in Puerto Rico and is now considered one of the most tropical and desirable drinks on the planet. This is what you need to create your own summery version:

• 1 oz of dark rum

• 1.5 oz of white rum

• 2 oz of pineapple juice

• 2 oz of coconut cream

• 0.5 cups of frozen diced pineapple

• Pineapple slices

• Ice

Instructions:

1. Pour the dark rum, white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, frozen diced pineapple and ice into a blender.

2. Blend the mix until it’s smooth.

3. Pour the drink into a jug or glasses and garnish with pineapple slices.

Should you need more inspiration, keep an eye on the trendy drinks to try this year. Most importantly, remember to drink and enjoy responsibly!