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Craft the Season: Summer Cocktails with a Spirit-Forward Edge

Summer is in full swing, and at Windows Distillery, that means it’s time to get creative behind the bar. Whether you’re lounging poolside or hosting an evening cookout, the right drink makes all the difference.

We’ve spent the past few months experimenting with new flavor combinations using our signature lineup and we’re excited to share a few of our favorite cocktails for summer 2025. Each one highlights what we do best: craft bold, expressive spirits that bring out the best in your glass.

The Citrus Smash

This cocktail is the essence of summer. The citrus notes cut through the heat, while the herbal finish of the Windows Twist Gin adds depth you won’t find in your average spirit.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Windows Twist Gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz honey syrup
  • A splash of soda water
  • Fresh mint and orange slice for garnish

Instructions:
Shake Windows Twist Gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with mint and a slice of orange.

Charred Peach Old Fashioned

Peaches meet smoke in this summer twist on a classic. The natural oak and spice notes in our Windows Four Barrel shine alongside grilled peach.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Windows Four Barrel
  • ½ oz charred peach syrup (or muddled grilled peach + simple syrup)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:
Stir ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in. For an extra kick, lightly torch the peel before serving.

Smoky Porch Lemonade

The crisp acidity of fresh lemon plays off the natural butterscotch and spice in Windows Batch One, while a hint of real maple syrup adds a smooth, earthy finish. A splash of soda keeps it lively—an ideal match for quiet evenings or sun-warmed porches.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Windows Batch One
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup
  • Splash of soda water
  • Lemon wedge (optional)

Instructions:
Shake Windows Batch One, lemon juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, top with soda water, and give it a quick stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge if you’d like, or leave it simple.