Yacht Rock Summer Cocktails

Featuring vibrant, cruise-worthy cocktails inspired by the golden era of Yacht Rock, this collection was crafted to help you serve up refreshments that sing.

Yacht Rock Summer Cocktails

Set Sail with Summer Flavor!

The 2025 Yacht Rock Summer Cocktail Recipe Book has officially docked!  It’s your all-access pass to smooth sips and breezy vibes all season long.
Featuring vibrant, cruise-worthy cocktails inspired by the golden era of Yacht Rock, this collection was crafted to help you serve up refreshments that sing.


And what’s a perfect pour without the perfect playlist? We’ve curated a Winebow Yacht Rock Spotify soundtrack to keep the vibes flowing as smooth as the cocktails. From poolside spritzes to sunset sippers, there’s a drink for every mood and melody.

 

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Come and Get Your Love (Redbone)

By Meghan McCaskill, Spirits Specialist, FL

Ingredients: 

• 1½ oz ElVelo Reposado Tequila 

• ¾ oz Poli Miele Honey Liqueur 

• ¾ oz Beet Juice

• ¾ oz Lemon Juice 

• ¾ oz Orange Oleo-Saccharum 

• 3 drops Rose Water

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients and shake on ice until diluted. 

2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. 

3. Garnish with a thyme sprig.


Sister Golden Hair (America)

By Jacob Leyba, Spirits Specialist, IL/WI

Ingredients: 

• 1 oz Bayab Palm & Pineapple African Gin 

• 1 oz Hidalgo Fino Sherry 

• 1 oz Coconut Water 

• ¼ oz Lime Juice 

• High-quality Tonic Water

Directions: 

1. Build all ingredients in a Collins glass, add ice, and stir to incorporate and chill. 

2. Top with tonic water.* 

3. Garnish with a pineapple slice or frond.

*Optional: Add ¾ oz of Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup and top with soda water.


Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)

By Alex Liew, Spirits Specialist, NY

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Lagoon Bay Blue Aperitif 

• ½ oz Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu Gin 

• Soda Water

• ½ oz Massenez Creme de Peche Liqueur 

• ¾ oz Yuzu, or Lemon Juice

Directions: 

1. Combine ingredients in wine glass with ice and top with soda water. 

2. Garnish with orange slice.


Summer Breeze (The Isley Brothers)

By Blanca Sanchez, Spirits Specialist, CA

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Bayab Burnt Orange & Marula Gin 

• ¼ oz Granada Vallet Liqueur 

• 2 oz Pineapple Juice 

• ½ oz Lime Juice 

• 4 oz Tonic Water

Directions: 

1. Fill glass with ice. 

2. Add all ingredients and stir to combine. 

3. Top with tonic. 

4. Garnish with a lime slice and a pineapple slice and/or frond.


Steal Away (Robbie Dupree)

By Troy Bayless, Spirits Specialist, CA

Ingredients: 

• 1½ oz Probitas Blended White Rum 

• ½ oz Lime Juice 

• ½ oz Grapefruit Juice

• ½ oz Honey Syrup, 1:1 

• ½ oz Boar Krauter Liqueur 

• 4 dashes Kubler Absinthe

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients. 

2. Served over crushed ice in a bucket, topped with a sugar sailboat drowning in a whirlpool, while the imbiber is transported to paradise.


It Keeps You Runnin’ (The Doobie Brothers)

By Dan Searing, Spirits Specialist, DC/MD

Ingredients: 

• 1½ oz Ten to One White Rum 

• 1 oz Cold Espresso 

• ½ oz Coffee Liqueur 

• ½ oz Coconut Simple Syrup*

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin. 

2. Shake with ice and double strain into a chilled cocktail stem.

*Coconut Simple Syrup: Heat equal parts coconut water and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved, then chill.

Set Sail with Summer Flavor!

Download the free full recipe booklet now, it’s your all-access pass to smooth sips and breezy vibes all season long.