“Summer red wine” is a lighter version of sangria and a typical warm weather drink, particularly in southern Spain. It’s refreshing and very easy to make with only a few ingredients. Try an inexpensive table wine, either Rioja or Garnacha, as you’ll be mixing soda.

A classic Italian cocktail that is served throughout Italy in almost any café or restaurant. Known by its orange hue, the cocktail is representative of “aperitivo” in Italy, a moment to slow down and enjoy a drink and small bites with friends.

This is the classic cocktail, traditionally served at the Kentucky Derby but is perfect for any derby or warm day. An easy recipe with just a few ingredients is the kind of go-to cocktail we like!

A slight twist on the classic mimosa, blood orange juice is a little more special given its seasonality and complex in taste. A perfect beverage for a spring brunch.

A pre-Prohibition cocktail, originally created by a German-born bartender in New York named Hugo Ensslin, this gorgeous purple hued drink was likely named for the aviation industry’s popularity at the time.

Cold wintery nights call for spirits to warm the soul. This simple cocktail does the trick with the heat of the bourbon balanced with citrus, maple and ginger.

Dirty Pelican is Cultivated’s favorite choice of all-natural, organic mixers. The beauty of using these delicious pre-made, low sugar mixers is that you can drink them with seltzer over ice for a refreshing mocktail or serve with your choice of alcohol.

This is a refreshing cocktail that makes use of one of the best seasonal ingredients – apple cider – and pairs it with the quintessentially classic margarita ingredients, orange flavored liqueur and fresh lime juice.

The colors and flavor of this classic cocktail reflect the feeling of fall – cool, crisp and refreshing.

This month we are featuring the Dirty Pelican Jalapeno Margarita created by our recent podcast guest and Co-Founder of Dirty Pelican, Bryan Tiedmann. Bryan and his wife have crafted four organic, all-natural, low sugar mixers which are so drinkable and truly delicious, that you could even skip the alcohol altogether.