Vintage Hotels’ Summer Cocktails

Refreshing summer cocktails guaranteed to help you stay cool and relaxed this summer. Some of our favourites include a Blackberry Mojito and Niagara Peach Colada. Make your own at your next pool party or try them during your next getaway with Vintage Hotels. Our summer cocktail recipes come compliments of our Food & Beverage teams at Tiara Restaurant at Queen’s Landing, Cannery Restaurant at Pillar & Post, and Noble Restaurant at Prince of Wales.

Blackberry Mojito

For a taste of summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake, try this Blackberry Mojito, bursting with fresh fruit and invigorating flavors.

Compliments of Food & Beverage Manager Ferdinand Don Griot  from Tiara Restaurant at Queen’s Landing. 

Ingredients:

5 oz Lime juice
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Simple syrup
Muddled black berries

Method:

1. Begin by muddling fresh blackberries in a shaker.
2. Add lime juice, tequila, and simple syrup into the shaker.
3. Shake well over ice.
4. Pour the mixture into a salt-rimmed tumbler filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh blackberries.

Niagara Peach Colada 

Indulge in the taste of a Niagara summer with this creamy Peach Colada, blending the sweet essence of local peaches with tropical notes for a refreshing treat.

Compliments of Food & Beverage Manager Jeremy Harb from Noble Restaurant at Prince of Wales.

Ingredients:

1½ oz Juicy Peach Eau de Vie
1 oz Aperol
2 oz Coconut milk
1 oz Pineapple juice
1 oz Simple syrup
Pineapple for garnish

Method: 

1. Combine Juicy Peach Eau de Vie, Aperol, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled, and then pour into a glass.
3. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple.

Aperol Coconut Margarita

Imagine a warm Niagara summer evening with this vibrant Aperol Coconut Margarita, a refreshing blend of Tequila, Aperol, coconut, and lime.

Compliments of Food & Beverage Manager Stephen McGaw from Cannery Restaurant at Pillar & Post.

Ingredients:

1½ oz of your favorite Blanco Tequila
½ oz Aperol
½ oz Cream of coconut
1½ tbsp Fresh lime juice
Slice of orange for garnish

Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled (30 – 40 seconds).
3. Strain into a old-fashioned glass and garnish with an orange slice.