We're heading to the farmhouse kitchen for some master mixology. And no farmhouse kitchen is complete without mason jars. While we may not be putting in the hours working the farm, we're definitely heading to the bar in the barn. So saddle up as we wrangle ourselves some drinks in a mason jar. Soft and sweet, refreshing and light, or bold and zesty, there's a mason jar cocktail for everyone.
Homestead Colada
The piña colada comes home and directly to your tastebuds in this mason jar cocktail version.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver rum
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 ounces coconut milk
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, silver rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Bright and Sunny
Flavorful and spiced ginger beer plays perfectly with lemonade for a mason jar cocktail that's light, refreshing, and perfect for sipping while you work in the garden.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces lemonade
- ½ ounce amaretto liqueur
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Apple slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, lemonade, and amaretto liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Stir briefly to mix.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Pasture Lemonade
Don't underestimate this lemonade. It'll kick harder than a horse if you drink it too fast!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- ¾ ounce white rum
- ¾ ounce tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- 4 ounces lemonade
- Ice
- Lemon wheel and thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, white rum, tequila, orange liqueur, and lemonade.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and thyme sprig.
Pink Oasis
The classic pink lady martini becomes something you can carry around with you without worrying about spilling a drop.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce apple brandy
- ½ ounce grenadine
- Ice
- Berry club soda to top off
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, lemon juice, apple brandy, and grenadine.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Top off with berry club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Elbow Patches
Darning and mending clothes is all part of country life. Thankfully, this cocktail is a lot easier than threading a sewing needle.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces amaretto
- 1 ounce peach vodka
- 4 ounces iced tea
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, amaretto, peach vodka, iced tea, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Barn Burner
This cocktail isn't what it seems on the surface. In fact, it holds a fiery secret.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cinnamon whiskey
- ¼ ounce chili liqueur
- 4 ounces apple cider
- ¾ ounce honey syrup
- Ice
- Orange wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon whiskey, chili liqueur, apple cider, and honey syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
Mason Jar Mojito
What better time to have a mojito than with your feet kicked up and an oversized mason jar in hand as you lounge in the shade?
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces limeade
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup.
- Add ice, rum, and limeade.
- Shake to chill.
- Double strain into a mason jar over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Mason Jar Iced Irish Coffee
With blueberry pancakes at brunch, your afternoon snack, or after dinner, there's no reason not to cool off with an iced coffee cocktail in a mason jar.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whipped cream vodka
- 1 ounce Irish cream
- Ice
- Iced coffee to top off
- Whipped cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a mason jar, add ice, whipped cream vodka, and Irish cream.
- Top off with iced coffee.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Mason Jar Mixology
Classic, modern, or something in the middle, there's no denying the magic that comes from enjoying a cocktail in a mason jar. On the go or in the shade, these hit just the right notes. So go ahead. Add to cart, and start planning your first mason jar drink.
