1. Savory Gin and Beet Juice Cocktail with Cynar
Earthy, savory, bittersweet: this flavorful cocktail was made for harvest-time sipping. The earthy beet juice creates a gorgeous, deep purple color, while the herbaceous, rich flavor of cynar (which is made in part with artichokes) adds a unique touch.
2. Tequila Sage Smash
If you’re a fan of tequila, you’ll want to try this cocktail! Additions of sage and lime create a bright, herbaceous flavor that only highlights the flavor profile of your favorite tequila. Agave adds a hint of sweetness to balance it all out.
3. Simple Pickle Spritz
Love a fun bubbly drink? Passionate about pickles? Then this one is for you! This sparkling pickle cocktail offers a savory, sour profile and bubbly texture that is impressively refreshing on a warm, late summer day.
4. Tomato-Basil Martini
I see your dirty martini and raise you the drink of summer: a tomato martini. This drink balances savory, earthy, herby and even naturally sweet notes with ingredients like carrot juice, basil, black pepper and, of course, cherry tomatoes.
5. Celery and Cilantro Gimlet
Celery lovers, unite! Enjoy this beautifully balanced cocktail with notes of celery seed and cilantro for a unique twist on your usual gimlet. The celery seed syrup lends a bit of sweetness for a well-rounded cocktail.
6. Cold Arugula Pizza Cocktail
Impress your tastebuds with this unique, irresistible cocktail that tastes like fancy pizza leftovers. With parmesan-infused vodka, miso-infused vermouth and arugula oil, this drink is a must-try if you love a savory cocktail.
7. Margarita Esquites
Make the most of harvest season with this smoky, tangy concoction that features the flavor of fresh corn. For this drink, mezcal and tequila are fat-washed in mayo and cotija for a savory flavor and silky-smooth texture, while a corn oleo saccharum and homemade elote salt ensure the corn flavor is front and center.