Golf isn’t just a game; it’s an experience—a blend of skill, strategy, and socializing. And what better way to enhance that experience than with some delicious cocktails crafted to complement your time on the green? Whether you’re celebrating a birdie or shaking off a bogey, these three golf-inspired cocktails are sure to elevate your game and your spirits.

1. Scramble Sour

Named after the popular golf format where players form teams and choose the best shot, the Scramble Sour is a refreshing twist on the classic whiskey sour. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and a touch of bitterness, making it an ideal companion for a day on the course.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Bushmills Original
• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
• .5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  
• .5 oz. Real Vanilla Syrup
• 2-3 Dashes Cardamom Bitters
• Egg White (optional but highly suggested)

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and hard shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a glass and garnish with a trimmed lemon peel.

2. Tall and Smooth

When the sun is shining and the fairways stretch out before you, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing tall drink to keep you cool and focused. The Tall and Smooth cocktail combines the sweetness of lychee with the zing of ginger, creating a drink that’s as smooth as your swing.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum
• .75 oz. Barrow’s Intense Ginger
• .5 oz. JF Haden’s Lychee
  
• .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• .5 oz Honey Syrup
• Q Club Soda

Method: Add all ingredients (except Soda) to a shaker tin with ice and hard shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and top with chilled Q Club Soda. Garnish with a skewered lychee ball and mint bouquet.

3. The Turn

In golf, “the turn” refers to the halfway point of a round, where players transition from the front nine to the back nine or stop at the clubhouse. After perfecting your swing, indulge in a celebratory cocktail while escaping the heat. “The Turn” is a whiskey-forward cocktail with decadent chocolate flavors balanced with the essence of orange.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Four Roses Small Batch
• .5 oz. Shanky’s Whip
• .25 oz. DeKuyper Dark Crème De Cacao
  
• .25 oz. Cinnamon Syrup

Method: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until thoroughly chilled/diluted. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with a pop of orange expression, trimmed orange peel, and a chocolate Pocky stick.