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 are made to be savored as the sun dips below the horizon. ✨🌇 That was the inspiration behind Sunset Soirée, one of three signature cocktails created exclusively for Flamingle 2026 at Charlotte's historic McNinch House Restaurant. Elegant, citrus-forward, and beautifully balanced, this cocktail captures the warmth and beauty of a summer sunset in every sip. 🦩 🍊 Bright Citrus Meets Sweet Peach Sunset Soirée begins with SUP Crush Orange Vodka, delivering vibran

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

Bright, Floral, and Just a Little Dangerous Spring is right around the corner, and you can feel it in the air...longer days, golden sunsets, and that subtle shift from heavy winter pours to something lighter, fresher, and a bit more playful. Enter: The Mandarin Mischief Martini. This cocktail is sunshine with a wink. It’s vibrant citrus layered with tart cranberry, softened by delicate elderflower, and finished with a crisp squeeze of lemon. It looks flirty, drinks smooth, an

Some cocktails aren’t just drinks, they’re an experience. That’s exactly what happened when I mixed up this beauty featuring the...

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

Drawing from similarities with the Berry Lemongrass Spritz , a previous cocktail that we posted, we couldn’t resist giving it a remake...

The Crisp Martini is an easy addition to your must-try cocktail list. Light, aromatic, and effortlessly elegant, it’s quickly gaining...

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,...

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

This martini is a great way to start the weekend. My partner came up with this recipe and it is very yummy, boozy, and not too sweet!...

I started with adding a little twist on the classic French 75. If you start a day with mimosas and have left over prosecco, this is the...

There have been many different places that do their own spin at this martini, and this is my version of it. This martini is light and...