Mason Mixologist: Mix and Match Camping Cocktails

It’s that time of year again. Pack up your tent, bear spray, dogs and kids. We’re going camping!

If you’re like me, when a white claw doesn’t cut it when digging your hole by the tree, I got you covered. Purchase some 8oz – 16oz Mason jars and make sure they have the screw cap included. Let’s get to infusing.

Of course, I know everyone enjoys their own brewed cup of tea. So, I’ve created a chart for each jar. You may choose your combo based on your favorite spirit and flavor.

1^st Jar

This jar needs to be at least 16oz. This will be your spirits jar. The good stuff. In this jar, you’ll create your own infusion for the base of your cocktails. Pick your poison, create, seal and tuck this away in your cooler overnight to infuse.

Spirit	Fruit/Veggie	Spice
Bourbon Whiskey	White peaches, sliced	One cinnamon stick + cloves and one lemon peel
Tequila Blanco	Sliced strawberries & jalapeños	Fresh mint and lime zest
Gin or Vodka	Grapefruit juice, slices and 1 Freshly Squeezed lemon	Lemon zest, fresh basil and a pinch of pink Himalayan salt
Tequila Blanco	Fresh slices of watermelon and 2 fresh limes, squeezed	Chili flakes or fresh chili peppers
Gin or Vodka	4 cloves of garlic (optional), 1 jalapeno, sliced with two pieces of cooked bacon	Chili and lime salt seasoning
Rum (clear)	Fresh blueberries, 2 squeezed lemons	Mint, lemon peel

2^nd Jar

You will see there is some color coding happening. Colors that match are suggested pairings. I prefer a 16oz jar for this next part, as well. It will be for the mixer. 8oz jars could be used for additional lemon and lime juice. Feel free to go outside the color code and pick your own mix to create your own blend. Measurements are for each serving.

Something extra	Juice	Spice
½ oz simple syrup	Your choice of unsweetened ice tea	Lemon slices
1/2oz sweet & sour mix	Simply lemonade	½ sliced jalapeno
½ oz St. Germain	No more juice, just prosecco	Garnish with a slice of grapefruit
½ oz simple syrup	2oz of Lime Juice
½ can Campbell’s tomato soup	Your choice of tomato juice, one freshly squeezed lemon	Worcestershire & tabasco sauce to your desired heat. Garnishes of choice for a bloody Mary.
1oz Stoli Blueberry vodka	Simply lemonade	Garnish with mint