Topless Cocktails: 5 Must-Try Recipes for Your Late Summer BBQ
Late summer calls for sunshine, backyard hangs, and drinks that don’t require a ton of cleanup. Enter the Draft Top Lift—your secret weapon for turning any canned drink into a mixology masterpiece. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or pool party, these 5 Draft Top-approved cocktail recipes are refreshing, effortless, and made directly in the can.
🍹 1. Canned Paloma
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Base: Grapefruit soda or grapefruit-flavored seltzer
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Add: 1.5 oz tequila
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Garnish: Salt rim and lime wedge
Use your Draft Top Lift to pop the top, pour in tequila, give it a gentle swirl, and sip straight from the can. Tangy, fizzy, and perfect for sunny afternoons.
🍍 2. Pineapple Mojito Spritz
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Base: Pineapple sparkling water
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Add: 1 oz white rum + mint leaves + a splash of lime juice
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Garnish: Fresh pineapple wedge
Light and tropical with a zesty finish. Muddle the mint right in the can with a straw or mini muddler before adding your rum.
🍒 3. Cherry Limeade Kick
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Base: Cherry limeade soda (or hard seltzer)
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Add: 1.5 oz vodka + squeeze of fresh lime
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Garnish: Maraschino cherry on a pick
A nostalgic soda-shop twist with an adult spin. This one’s a crowd pleaser.
🍺 4. Michelada in a Can
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Base: Mexican lager
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Add: Dash of hot sauce, Worcestershire, lime juice, and a pinch of Tajín
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Garnish: Celery salt rim
Open the top with your Draft Top, add your bold mix-ins, and enjoy this spicy classic without ever dirtying a glass.
🍓 5. Strawberry Rosé Shandy
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Base: Rosé cider or seltzer
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Add: 1 oz strawberry puree or muddled fresh berries + a splash of lemonade
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Garnish: Strawberry slice
Perfect for day drinking, this fruit-forward cocktail is equal parts sweet and sophisticated.
Make your BBQ the best on the block.
With the Draft Top Lift, you can impress guests and cut down on cleanup. Just open, mix, and sip straight from the source.
