September
Lavender Margarita
The tart taste of real limes combined with the sweet, floral finish DaVinci Gourmet Lavender Syrup makes for a simple yet delicious Lavender Margarita.
1.5 oz. Tequila
1 oz. DVG Lavender Syrup
2 oz. Island Oasis Margarita or Sour Mix
3 oz. Water (for dilution)
Pour over ice, shake and serve.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: Add edible flowers for a unique garnish
Edible flowers would be a great addition to this floral libation. Add a sprinkle of dried lavender flowers or even a sprig of fresh lavender as a garnish. To find edible flowers, check in the herbs section at your specialty grocer or greenhouse. Want more garnish ideas? Joey, our expert mixologist, walks you through more ways to finish off specialty cocktails.
Dates to Celebrate
9/7 – Labor Day
9/12 – National Chocolate Milkshake Day
9/19 – Talk like a Pirate Day
9/26 – Better Breakfast Day
9/29 – National Coffee Day
August
Meltaway Margarita
Spice up your drink menu with the Meltaway Margarita! Customers will love watching the tequila melt the paletas and a bit of tajin seasoning adds a tangy, spicy kick.
1 Quart Water
1 Quart Island Oasis Margarita Mix
1 Tablespoon Tajin Seasoning
Tequila
Mix water with Island Oasis Margarita Mix and tajin seasoning. Freeze in paleta molds with a popsicle stick. Crack out of molds when frozen solid. Pour tequila over Paletas and watch them melt away.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: Change up your tequila and garnishes
Instead of the typical lime wedge, cut 1/2 inch off the top of a fresh jalapeno (stem included) place a slice through the middle and the rest on the glass rim for a spicy margarita. You can also make margaritas more exciting with different types of tequila. Expert mixologist Joey Torkelson will teach you about the types of tequila and which kind pairs best with different margaritas.
Dates to Celebrate
8/3 - National Watermelon Day
8/6 - National Root Beer Float Day
8/10 - National S'Mores Day
8/14 - National Creamsicle Day
8/16 - National Rum Day
8/30 - National Beach Day
July
Guava Coconut Margarita
Kick off July with the Guava Coconut Margarita, which combines refreshing coconut water, reposado tequila and Island Oasis Guava Puree, which is made from real fruit for a drink you can truly feel good about!
1.5 oz. Reposado Tequila
3 oz. Unsweetened Coconut Water
3 oz. Island Oasis Guava Puree
Shake and pour over ice. Serve with a lime wedge
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: Create a margarita that will impress your guests
Impress your guests by using a Reposado tequila for an extra bite! Reposado tequila has been aged longer in oak barrels, giving it a hint of mellow oak flavor. This is what also gives reposado its golden color, when compared to a blanco (silver) tequila. Rim the glass with a combo of shredded coconut and micro-planed lime rind. Yum!
Dates to Celebrate
National Ice Cream Month
7/4 - Independence Day
7/10 – National Piña Colada Day
7/19 – National Daiquiri Day
June
Ultimate Margarita
Kick off summer with the Ultimate Margarita! Our recipe pumps up flavor by combining Island Oasis Sour Mix resulting in a paradise-perfect citrusy drink.
1.5 oz. Tequila
1.5 oz. Island Oasis Sour Mix
3 oz. Island Oasis Margarita Mix
3 oz. Water for Dilution
Shake all ingredients and pour over ice. Serve with a lime wedge.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: Add a burst of flavor to your margarita
When you’re making the Ultimate Margarita, you can also add 0.5 oz. Orange Liqueur for an added burst of flavor and color. You can certainly make a delicious rocks or frozen margarita with only Island Oasis Margarita Mix – this recipe also includes our Sour Mix, which provides a fresh-squeezed lemon and lime taste for extra citrus flavor.
Dates to Celebrate
6/4 – National Donut Day
6/10 – National Iced Tea Day
6/14 – Flag Day
6/16 – National Bourbon Day
6/20 – Father’s Day
6/20 – Summer Solstice
6/21 – National Smoothie Day
May
May is for Mezcal Margarita
Say hello to May’s Margarita of the Month – the Mezcal Margarita! We mix Island Oasis Margarita Mix with smoky mezcal and orange bitters for a twist on the classic margarita.
5 oz. Island Oasis Margarita Mix
1.5 oz. Mezcal
3 Dashes of Orange Bitters
Place all ingredients over ice. Shake and serve with an orange swath and lime wedge.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: What is Mezcal? How it works, different types of Mezcal
The difference between mezcal and tequila can be confusing to consumers. The thing that sets mezcal apart is its smoky flavor. The smokiness of mezcal pairs well with light flavors like grapefruit and hibiscus, rich flavors like chocolate and a hint of spice, such as Tajin.
Dates to Celebrate
5/5 – Cinco de Mayo
5/9 – Mother’s Day
5/13 – World Cocktail Day
5/16 – National Mimosa Day
5/21 – National Waiters’ and Waitresses’ Day
5/31 – Memorial Day
April
Peep-er Cottontail Margarita
Who doesn't love Peeps? The Peep-er Cottontail margarita combines margarita mix, piña colada mix and a splash of grenadine for a sweet treat, topped off with an adorable bunny-shaped Peep. Hop to it!
2 oz. Island Oasis Margarita Mix
1.5 oz. Tequila
3 oz. Island Oasis Piña Colada Mix
.5 oz DaVinci Gourmet® Grenadine Syrup for Color
Blend all ingredients with ice and serve in a 16 oz. glass. Garnish with a pink bunny-shaped Peep.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: Swipe rim with another lime wedge and dip in pink sugar. Freeze Peeps and cut them so they won't rip. A splash of DaVinci Gourmet Grenadine Syrup adds color without overpowering the classic taste of a coconutty margarita.
Dates to Celebrate
4/1 – April Fools’ Day
4/1 – Opening Day for Major League Baseball
4/4 – Easter
4/5 – NCAA® March Madness® Championship Game
4/22 – Earth Day
March
Buzzer Beater Margarita
Dunk on the competition with our Margarita of the Month! Combine beer and a margarita – it’s sure to win with your guests.
2 oz. Island Oasis Margarita Mix
1.5 oz. Tequila
2 oz. Domestic Craft Beer
1.5 oz. Water
Pour all ingredients over ice, stir and serve with a lime wedge.
From Mixologist, Joey Torkelson
Expert Tip: For an added punch of flavor, pour reposado instead of blanco tequila. Reposado actually means “rested” in Spanish and refers to how the tequila relaxes and matures inside the barrel. The liquid will take on some of the flavors of the wood as it turns a honey-like amber color as opposed to blanco being clear in color. Want to change up the color of your margarita for St. Patrick’s Day? Add 1 – 2 drops of a natural green food coloring for the ultimate St. Patty’s Day cocktail!
Dates to Celebrate
3/8 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
3/14 – Pi Day
3/16 – March Madness Begins
3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 – First Day of Spring
February
Dates to Celebrate
2/6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
2/7 – Super Bowl XV
2/12 – Chinese New Year
2/14 - Valentine’s Day
2/16 – Mardi Gras
2/22 – National Margarita Day
2/24 – World Bartender Day
January
Joey’s Skinnier Margarita
1.5 oz. Island Oasis Margarita Mix*
4.5 oz. Water (for skinnier dilution)
2 oz. Tequila
1 fresh lime wedge
Place all ingredients into a shaker tin filled with ice. Shake until well mixed; pour over fresh ice and squeeze the lime wedge into the cocktail. Serve.
Dates to Celebrate
1/1 – New Years
1/11 – College Football Playoff National Championship
1/18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/20 – Inauguration Day
