The final cocktail from Flamingle 2026 is one that perfectly captures the spirit of a summer evening...bright, refreshing, colorful, and made for sipping with friends. Introducing the Sapphire Spritz, a vibrant blueberry-forward cocktail that brings together botanical gin, floral notes, refreshing tea, and a sparkling finish. Inspired by the beautiful blue hues of a tropical evening sky, this spritz combines the sweetness of blueberries with the elegant floral flavors of St-G

Some cocktails transport you to another place with the very first sip. 🌴☀️ That was the inspiration behind The Flamingo Breeze, one of three signature cocktails created exclusively for Flamingle 2026 at Charlotte's historic McNinch House Restaurant. While the evening celebrated creativity, community, and handcrafted cocktails, this drink was designed to capture the feeling of relaxing on a tropical beach with friends. 🦩 🌺 Tropical Flavor in Every Sip The Flamingo Breeze co

Some drinks just feel like sunshine the second they hit your lips, and Lychee del Sol is exactly that. This one started as a simple idea: take the bold, earthy backbone of tequila, brighten it up with fresh lime, soften it with that smooth, floral lychee vibe, and finish it with a little sparkle. What came out of the shaker? Something dangerously easy to drink...the kind of cocktail that turns one round into three before you realize what happened. It’s light, it’s crisp, it’s

This drink started as a simple spring cocktail experiment and somehow turned into a full-on tropical optical illusion. Bright watermelon vodka meets pineapple juice and cranberry-watermelon juice for a fruity, refreshing base, then everything gets topped with crisp seltzer and a slow pour of Midori that creates a glowing green gradient effect that looks almost too cool to drink. Almost... The result is juicy, lightly bubbly, dangerously smooth, and built for warm weather, roo

Light, bubbly, and made for slow, sun-soaked sips There’s something about watermelon and bubbles that just feels like a vibe. The Sparkling Watermelon Daydream is exactly what it sounds like...bright, refreshing, slightly floral, and effortlessly elegant. It’s the kind of cocktail you pour when brunch turns into afternoon lounging, when the music is just right, and nobody’s in a hurry to leave. This one leans into juicy watermelon notes, a crisp cranberry twist, and a delica

A Light, Citrus Spritz for a New Day, New Sip The confetti has settled, the countdown has passed, and the calendar has officially turned. New Year’s Day calls for something different...less loud, more refreshing. Enter The Reset Refresher , a bright, easygoing cocktail designed for slow mornings, fresh starts, and a gentle return to sipping. This isn’t a drink for staying up late. It’s a drink for easing back in. With crisp orange vodka as the base, a splash of cranberry juic

The Cocktail That Reminds You to Slow Down This Holiday Season The holidays are marketed as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but let’s be real... somewhere between travel plans, gift lists, family expectations, and trying to make everything look effortlessly magical, it can start to feel less like festive cheer and more like seasonal performance review. That’s where Pear Pressure steps in - the fizzy reminder that you don’t have to do it all. This cocktail is light, war

Flamingle 2025 Original The Fig-ment of Imagination was the favorite drink on the Flamingle 2025 menu: a little moodier, a little...

Flamingle 2025 Original The Hive Society was one of the signature cocktails we served at this year’s Flamingle at The McNinch House, and...

Bright, breezy, and bursting with springtime flavor, Limonada de Fresa is a vibrant cocktail that channels the sweetness of warmer days....

Introducing the "WTF - Wild Tangerine Fizz" – a cocktail that’s as bold and unpredictable as its name! This vibrant mix of Smirnoff Red...

If you’re looking to add a little spice and fruitiness to your cocktail game, we’ve got just the thing for you: The Pear-fect Pear ! This...

National Margarita Day is upon us, and while the classic margarita will always have a special place in our hearts, why not shake things...

It’s finally Friday — time to unwind with something fun and refreshing! If you're a fan of light, bubbly drinks that aren’t too heavy,...

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, this cocktail is the ideal way to kick off your holiday festivities. A delightful...

As the end of summer approaches, here is a light, refreshing, and citrusy martini recipe to enjoy. Start with a shaker full of ice 2oz of...

While trying to come up with new recipes, I'm always on the hunt for new mixers that might go well with the liquor that I have at home....

This is the second drink that Sir Shaker created for the Flamingle event at the McNinch House Restaurant. It is very light, slightly...

It's Spring time in our area and this is perfect for front porch sippin'. Start with a big (red wine) glass with ice 2.5oz Gin (I used...