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Sip Into Endless Summer
- Jul 13
- 2 min read
The cocktails that inspired the Endless Summer Collection.
When we created the Endless Summer Collection, we didn't start with fragrance notes.
We started with a feeling. Long afternoons that drift into warm evenings. Bare feet on the patio. Music playing in the background. Good friends gathered around the table. And, of course, something refreshing in your hand.
Each candle in this collection was inspired by a summer drink we couldn't stop making. Bright citrus, tropical fruit, fresh herbs, and a touch of sea salt became the starting point for both the drinks and the fragrances.
Today, we're sharing the recipes behind the collection so you can bring a little Endless Summer home.
La Paloma
Inspired by: Fresh Grapefruit • Squeeze of Lime • Salted Rim
A refreshing twist on the classic Paloma with bright citrus and a perfectly salty finish.
Ingredients
2 oz blanco tequila
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
Grapefruit sparkling water
Instructions
Shake the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and sea salt with ice. Strain into a glass with a salted rim over fresh ice. Top with grapefruit sparkling water.
Garnish
Grapefruit slice
Salted Rim
Zero-Proof Version
Replace the tequila with additional grapefruit sparkling water or your favorite non-alcoholic tequila alternative.
Half Naked
Inspired by: Passionfruit Crush • Mango Nectar • White Tea Rinse • Citrus Twist
Light, tropical, and just a little unexpected.
Ingredients
2 oz vodka
1 oz passionfruit purée
1 oz mango nectar
2 oz chilled white tea
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2–3 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice.
Garnish
Dried mango slice
Passionfruit Seeds
Zero-Proof Version
Simply omit the vodka and orange bitters.
Emerald Coast
Inspired by: Bergamot Squeeze • Green apple spritz • Yuzu Splash • Fresh Basil
Fresh herbs, bright citrus, and crisp apple come together in a cocktail that feels like summer on the coast.
Ingredients
2 oz London Dry gin
¾ oz yuzu juice
½ oz apple purée
½ oz basil simple syrup
Top with sparkling water
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice.
Garnish Options
Fresh basil
Thin apple slice
Lemon twist
Zero-Proof Version
Replace the gin with a non-alcoholic botanical spirit or simply omit it for a refreshing herbaceous spritz.
Blue Lagoon
Inspired by: Tropical Pineapple • Toasted Coconut • Sparkling Mineral • Pinch of Sea Salt
A tropical escape that's bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
2 oz white rum
2 oz coconut water (preferably with young coconut pieces)
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice.
Garnish Options
Pineapple leaf
Lime wheel
Zero-Proof Version
Replace the rum with additional coconut water or your favorite non-alcoholic white rum alternative.
Here's to Endless Summer
Whether you're hosting friends on the patio, enjoying a quiet evening outdoors, or simply slowing down after a long day, we hope these recipes inspire you to savor the season a little longer.
Mix your favorite drink, light your favorite candle, and enjoy the simple moments that make summer unforgettable.
Cheers!
The Golden Arrow Goods Team
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