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Summer cocktails with Old St. Croix
Elevate your summer drinks with premium spirits.
The best summer cocktails
Enjoy refreshing cool cocktails
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing, cool cocktails, and there’s no better way to elevate your summer drinks than with Old St. Croix. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a barbecue, or enjoying a sunset with friends, these cocktails will add a touch of West-Indian flair to your summer. Here are some of the best summer cocktails featuring Old St. Croix’ exquisite blends.
Daiquiris
Daiquiris are a classic rum cocktail, known for their simplicity and refreshing taste. They typically combine rum with lime juice and a sweetener, served shaken or blended. In the summer, variations like the Pineapple Daiquiri and Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri are especially popular. Find our Daquiri below.
Mojitos
Mojitos are synonymous with summer. The combination of mint, lime, and rum creates a refreshing and invigorating cocktail that’s perfect for hot weather. Variations with fruit infusions like raspberry or mango can add a fun twist. Find our Mojito below.
Punches
Rum punches are perfect for summer gatherings and can be easily made in large batches. They are typically fruity and vibrant, featuring a mix of juices and rum. The Tutti Frutti Bird is a creative variation of the traditional Rum Punch. Find the punch Tutti Frutti Bird below.
Cola-based cocktails
While not always considered a cocktail, the Cuba Libre is a classic rum and cola drink that’s easy to make and incredibly refreshing. Using Old St. Croix’ Black Barrel adds depth and richness to this simple drink. Find our Cuba Libre below.
Tiki cocktails
Tiki cocktails are known for their exotic flavors and elaborate presentations. They often feature rum combined with tropical fruits and spices. The Mai Tai and Zombie are quintessential Tiki drinks, perfect for summer. Find the Tiki cocktail Mai Tai below.
- Sweet, Lime
- 4 min
- Easy
Riise of Mojito
6 cl Black Barrel Navy Spiced
Fresh mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
Soda water
Ice
Muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass with sugar. Fill the glass with ice, pour in the Black Barrel, and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
- Sweet, Lime
- 2 min
- Easy
Riising Cuba Libre
6 cl Black Barrel Navy Spiced 12 cl Cola 1 lime, cut into wedges Ice Fill a glass completely with ice cubes. Pour Black Barrel Navy Spiced and cola in the glass. Garnish with a fresh lime and enjoy the drink in good company.
- Sweet, Raspberry, Pineapple
- 6 min.
- Medium
Tutti Frutti Bird
- 5 cl Black Barrel Navy Spiced
- 0.5 cl Campari
- 2.5 cl Raspberry-Strawberry Syrup
- 1.5 cl lime juice
- 4 cl Pineapple juice
- Garnish: Dried Pineapple
Fill a glass completely with ice cubes. Pour Black Barrel Navy Spiced, Campari, syrup, lime juice and pineapple juice into a shaker. Fill the shaker completely with ice cubes and shake until the shaker feels ice cold. Pour the contents of the shaker into the glass. Garnish with dried pineapple and enjoy the cocktail in good company
- Sour, Sweet, Lime
- 6 min.
- Medium
Mai Tai
- 5 cl Black Barrel Navy Spiced
- 2.5 cl Lime Juice
- 2 cl Almond Syrup
- 2 cl Sea Buckthorn Syrup
- 2 dash Angostura Bitter
- Garnish: Dried lime slice and possibly mint and a maraschino cherry
Fill a glass completely with ice cubes. Pour Black Barrel Navy Spiced, lime juice, sea buckthorn syrup, almond syrup and Angostura bitter into a shaker. Fill the shaker completely with ice cubes and shake until the shaker feels ice cold. Pour the contents of the shaker into the glass. Garnish with 1 pc. dried lime slice. Enjoy the cocktail in good company!
- Sour, Sweet, Ginger, Lemon
- 7 min
- Medium
Riise Daq
5 cl Royal Danish Frigate Jylland
1 cl Santos Dumont Elixir
2 cl Ginger & Hibiscus syrup
2.5 cl Ginger & Lemon Grape juice
1 Dash Lemon bitters
- Shake with plenty ice
- Fine strain into a chilled coupe
- Garnish with autumn flower of the day
Enjoy
Old St. Croix summer playlist
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175 Years Anniversary
In 2013, we marked 175 years since Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise first opened his Apothecary Hall on Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies.
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Thin Blue Line
When you enjoy this blend, you're also supporting Thin Blue Line Denmark — a nonprofit organization that helps current and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty.
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Christmas Edition
In the former Danish West Indies, Christmas was celebrated just like in the North – with hymns, holiday stories, and dancing around the tree, even if it had to be shipped across the Atlantic.
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Port Cask
If you enjoy deep, complex flavors with a hint of fruity elegance, Old St. Croix XO Reserve - Port Cask is an excellent choice.
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Ambre d`Or
“Ambre d’Or” means “golden amber” – a nod to both the radiant hue and the luxurious quality of this exclusive blend.
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Superior Cask
When it comes to remarkable blends, the choice of casks makes all the difference. Each oak barrel brings its own personality while carrying subtle notes from the wines it once held—often port or sherry.
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1888 Copenhagen Medal
Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Haakon Royal Reserve
In the late 1800s, a special friendship bloomed in the Danish West Indies—between two young men: the future King Haakon VII of Norway and Valdemar Riise, son of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Founders Reserve 44,5%
A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,3%
A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,8%
A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 45,1%
A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 44,4%
A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 45,5%
A collectors item. The last of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Explorer Edition
Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.
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XO Legacy Reserve
150 years ago, Danish pharmacist and adventurer Albert Heinrich Riise introduced spirits from the West Indies to the world under the name Old St. Croix – a tribute to the lush Caribbean island of St. Croix, renowned for its sugarcane cultivation.
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