Fun Cocktail Recipes for Your Next Camping Trip

Start the fire and break out the camp chairs, because these camping cocktails are sure to make you want to sit and sip.

September 13, 2021

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Kick Your Camping Up a Notch With an Easy-to-Make White Wine Sangria

Kick your next camping trip up a notch with cocktail recipes that are perfectly suited for fireside sipping. These three recipes are easy to pack, inexpensive to make and, of course, delicious! First up is a white wine sangria that is destined to become a campsite crowd pleaser.

Fill Sangria Jars With Sliced Fresh Fruit Ahead of Time

Before you head to the woods, prep some small resealable jars with sliced fresh fruit. In each jar, add a quarter lime, a quarter lemon, three strawberries and a quarter nectarine.

Add Granny Smith Apple to Your Sangria Prep for a Crisp Twist

To give this white wine sangria a refreshing punch, we opted to add a quarter Granny Smith apple.

Top Your Fresh Fruit With Apple Brandy

Don't toss those jars in the cooler just yet. Next, add one ounce of apple brandy. If you don't want to pack any extra ingredients, consider prepping a few extra fruit jars.

Add Lemonade and Place Into a Cooler Overnight

After the apple brandy comes two ounces of lemonade. Now it's time to tightly twist the lid onto the jars and place them in the cooler to chill overnight. This will allow the fruit to infuse the brandy and lemonade and vice versa.

Top Off the Infused Fruit Sangria Mixture With White Wine

Once you've set up camp and started your fire, break out the jars and top them off with your favorite white wine. Out of sangria? Simply eat the infused fruit or continue to top with white wine. Responsibly, of course!

Quench Your Camping Thirst With a Cerveza Paloma

In the market for something with a south-of-the-border twist? Try this Cerveza Paloma on for size.

Drink a Bottled Mexican Lager to Make Room for Ingredients

We know, it's a big sacrifice, but the first step in making a Cerveza Paloma is drinking a bottled Mexican lager down to the label.

Top Off Your Mexican Lager With Tequila

Now that you've made room, add tequila to your liking. We recommend around half an ounce. For a smokier Paloma, swap out tequila with your favorite mezcal.

Fill the Bottle to the Top With Fresh-Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

Once you've added the tequila, fill the bottle the rest of the way with grapefruit juice. For the best Paloma experience, squeeze your own grapefruit at home and bring it along in a sealed container.

Top Your Drink With a Lime Wedge and Enjoy

Before you sneak a sip (trust us, we know it's hard), top it off with a lime wedge for absolute Paloma perfection.

Give Grown-Up S'Mores Hot Chocolate a Try

If you've found that the childhood magic of s'mores just isn't the same anymore, maybe it's time for a grown-up makeover. Say hello to boozy s'mores hot chocolate — your new fireside favorite.

Add Powdered Hot Chocolate Mix to a Mug

In a heat-resistant mug, add a scoop (or pack) of hot chocolate mix. Use less hot chocolate mix if you want a less sweet drink.

Pour Hot Water Into Hot Chocolate Mix and Stir

Heat some water on the fire and pour it directly into the powder, stirring to incorporate. Adjust the water to powder ratio depending on your desired level of chocolate flavor.

Add Bourbon to Hot Chocolate for a Boozy Kick

To give this s'mores hot chocolate its boozy edge, add one ounce of your favorite bourbon.

Garnish Your Hot Chocolate Cocktail With Toasted Marshmallows

You may be wondering what makes this hot chocolate a s'mores hot chocolate. To finish it off, garnish with toasted jumbo marshmallows freshly cooked over the campfire. Don't forget some graham crackers for dipping.