The only thing better than summer itself is the perfect summer drink. (This isn’t negotiable; it’s a straight up fact.)

It’s not wrong to want a delicious beverage that’s going to cool you down in the heat, whether you’re kicking back on a patio or getting ready before a big night out. But not all cocktails are created equal, and who wants to settle for less?

Thankfully, you’ll never have to settle again.

CÎROC has launched a limited edition premium drink for this season that provides the base for sweet and savoury cocktails: CÎROC Summer Colada. That’s why we’ve rounded up a few patio-perfect cocktail recipes that you can make with it. If it’s good enough for a hip hop mogul like Diddy (a noted fan), you can be sure you’re going to like celebrating your hustle with this drink.

The CÎROC Summer Colada is all fresh pineapple abound with a touch of coconut cream. Then a fruity tropical note carries you into a long, smooth finish… and it’s divine.

Lucky for you, Torontonians, CÎROC is working with La Carnita and creating a boozy CÎROC Summer Colada-flavoured paleta. You can get yours at the restaurant’s St. John location from July 27 to 29, 2018. Because the only way to make a summer cocktail even better is to turn it into a frozen treat.

Summer Chill

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz CÎROC Summer Colada
• 1oz Banana juice (or 1 whole banana)
• 2 Bar spoon of coconut cream
• 1/2oz Lemon
• 1 Glass of ice

Method: Blend all the ingredients and serve in a martini globe glass.

Garnish: Pineapple leaves, banana slices, and cherry.

Colada Remix

Ingredients: 

• 1.5oz CÎROC Summer Colada
• 3oz of fresh pineapple juice

Method: Combine ingredients and serve in a classic Pina Colada Glass.

Garnish: Pineapple wedge or mini Pineapple and Mini Umbrella

Colada Sunrise

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz. CÎROC Summer Colada
• 1 oz. Passion fruit juice
• ¾ Orange Thai basil (or orange juice)
• ¾ Lemon juice

Method: Shake all ingredients and strain drink into a highball glass.

Garnish: Orchid flower or Thai basil spring with a lemon wheel.

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CÎROC Summer Colada Paletas

When: July 27 to 29 
Where: La Carnita
Location: 106 John Street