Island Dave’s Cocktail Recipes

YO HO HO!!! All cocktail recipes below will yield an Island Dave size cocktail, a 16 oz. tumbler.

 

Classic Margaritas

Ah yes, the Margarita. A criminally misunderstood cocktail, this poor drink has been twisted (and blended, gasp!) into a sweet, syrupy, hangover inducing frozen concoctions that barely resembles what it should be; a perfectly balanced cocktail of citrusy bite and subtle sweetness. Island Dave’s Margarita Mix goes back to the basics. In your favorite shaker, add 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix,  3 oz. of 100% Agave Tequila and about .50 – .75 oz of orange liqueur, if you like, over ice. Shake well. Rim margarita glass with margarita salt and garnish with a lime wheel. Cheers!

 

Bloody Margaritas

Kick up that Bloody Mary a couple of notches. In your favorite shaker, add 3 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix, 3 oz. of Bloody Mary Mix, 3 oz. of 100% Agave Tequila and ice. Shake well and garnish rim with Old Bay Seasoning and lime wedge. Cheers!

 

Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

Lets add a little Summer freshness to you favorite cocktail. In your favorite shaker, muddle four ripe strawberry halves into 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margaita Mix. Add 3 oz. of 100% Agave Tequila and ice. Shake well and strain. Salt the rim for that swet salty contrast. Cheers!

 

Island Dave’s Mojitos

Looking for that perfect light and refreshing cocktail on a hot Summer’s day? In your favorite shaker, muddle with love (think bruise, not crush) a sprig of mint leaves into 6 oz. of Island Dave’s mix release. Add 3 oz. of light rum and ice. Shake well and garnish with a sprig of mint and lime wheel. Cheers!

 

Island Dave’s Coconut Mojitos

Mojitos island style. In your favorite shaker, muddle with love a sprig of mint into 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Mix. Add 3 oz. of Coconut Rum and ice. Shake well and strain to enjoy SWEET Summer drinking at its best. Cheers!

 

Mango Mojitos

If you love mango, then I have a treat for you.  In your favorite shaker, muddle with love a sprig of mint into an 6 oz.of Island Dave’s Mix. Add 3 oz. of mango rum and ice. Shake well and strain. Oh my, this is really good!  Cheers!

 

Passion Fruit Mojitos

Ok, mint just about makes everything taste better. In your favorite shaker, muddle with love a sprig of mint into 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Mix. Add  3 oz. of Passion fruit rum or vodka  and ice. Shake well and strain, Wow, what a light tropical cocktail. Cheers!

 

 

Island Dave’s Famous Key Lime Pie 

A perfect after-dinner dessert cocktail with friends. In a shaker, add ice, 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix, 3 oz. of whipped cream vodka and .50 oz of condensed milk. Shake well.  Rim a highball glass with graham cracker crumbs and enjoy. Cheers!

 

 Coconut Rum Punch

Whether at the beach, on the boat or at the pool, this one conjures up thoughts of a tropical Caribbean island. In shaker over ice, add 3 oz. of Coconut Rum and 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix. Garnish with a slice or two of fresh lime and enjoy being transported to ” De islands”. Cheers!

 

Irish Green Tea Shot

The Green Tea Shot has become popular in coastal regions. Its very tasty and smooth. In your favorite shaker over ice, add 1 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix, 1 oz. of Irish Whiskey and 1 oz. of Peach Schnapps. Shake well. Cheers!

 

Island Dave’s Summer-ade 

Ok, so you’ve sworn off Tequila for the last time after waking up in…uh…never mind. In your favorite shaker over ice, add 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix and 3 oz. of Vodka (Tower Vodka from Texas is my top choice). Shake well and leave those Tequila stories behind. Cheers!

 

Peach Hairy Navel

The perfect Summer cocktail, this all natural variation of the Peach Fuzzy Navel will tantalize your taste buds with the taste of fresh ripe peaches. In your favorite shaker filled with ice, add 3 oz. of peach vodka and 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix. Shake well and enjoy those favorite Summer memories. Cheers!

 

Classic Gimlet

Looking for that sophisticated classic cocktail that would make Don Draper from Mad Men proud? Give Island Dave’s Classic Gimlet a try. In your favorite shaker over ice, add 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix and 3 oz. of Gin. Serve in a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Cheers!

 

Key Lime Whiskey Sour

For a throw back to those college years, try an Island Dave’s Whiskey Sour. In your favorite shaker over ice, add 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix and 3 oz. of Bourbon. Serve in a chilled  glass with a Boda Bing cherry and a drop or two of cherry juice. Cheers!

 

Pear Martinis 

Often called “blissful” and “a true taste of Summer”, if you are looking for a crisp, cool, kinda sweet (but not too sweet ) cocktail then this might become your favorite too. In your favorite shaker over ice, add  two parts Island Dave’s Margarita Mix to one part pear infused vodka (Veil Pear Vodka is excellent). Shake well and serve in a chilled martini glass garnished with a pear slice. Cheers!

 

Island Dave’s Mai Tai

For a true “polynesian escape”, sip on one of Island Dave’s Mai Tai cocktails. In your favorite shaker, add 1.5 oz. of spiced rum, 1.5 oz. of coconut rum, 3 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix and 3 oz. of pineapple juice. Fill with crushed ice and shake well. Garnish with a pineapple wedge. Cheers!

 

Island Dave’s Perfect Cosmo

Looking for that perfect Cosmo on a hot summer day that not too sweet and too tart? In your favorite shaker add 3 oz. of Vodka, 3 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix, 3 oz. cranberry juice and 1.5 oz. of orange liqueur. Fill with crushed ice and shake well. Garnish with a little orange peel. Cheers!

 

Amanda Eakin’s Southern Belle

In your favorite shaker over crushed ice, add 2 to 2 1/2 oz. of bourbon (Black Powder or Two Stars Bourbon are excellent choices), 1 1/2 oz. of peach schnapps, 1 1/2 oz. of Island Dave’s then fill with ginger ale. Stir well and garnish with a sprig of mint. Cheers!

 

Cucumber and Basil Vodka Freshie 

You’re gonna love this light and very refreshing cocktail. In your favorite shaker, add two or three leaves of fresh basil 6 oz. of Island Dave’s Margarita Mix, 3 oz. of cucumber vodka and ice. Shake well and garnish with a cucumber wedge. Cheers!

 

13 Replies to “Island Dave’s Cocktail Recipes”

  1. I loved tasting all these tonight! But where is the recipe for the last one you gave me? The white chocolate one. Enjoying the key lime pie at the moment!

    1. Hi Ruth,
      That’s a great question. If you’re looking to make a classic Daiquiri that was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, the yes you can. In your favorite shaker filled with ice, add two parts Island Dave’s Margarita Mix and one part white Rum. Add a dash or two of Maraschino Liqueur and shake well. Best served in a chilled tall glass. You can also convert this to a Strawberry Daiquiri if you like by adding fresh strawberries instead of Maraschino Liqueur. Cheers!

  2. Dave, I was at the tasting on E. Colonial in Orlando over the weekend. What was the ratio you used for the coconut mojitos?

  3. When making the Key Lime Pie, I add a splash of the Coffee Mate Sweet Cream creamer on the top. It just seems to finish it. Love ya Dave!

  4. Dave,
    My friends and I enjoyed sampling some of your drinks Sat in Jacksonville. I Bought a couple of bottles & can’t wait to share it with family over the holidays.

    Thanks, Betty

  5. Dave, sampled your ameretto sour and cranberry, vodka drink, at total wine on colonial can you post the results please, please, please? Merry Christmas!

  6. It was nice to meet you this afternoon at Total Wine in Stuart/Jensen Beach, FL. I’m enjoying a Classic Gimlet right now (!) made with Island Dave’s and Boodles Gin. With your personality and great mix, you don’t need Shark Tank (we were discussing it while I samples your drinks). I just wish I had chilled my martini glasses earlier today. A toast to you, Dave: Here’s to it and to it again. If you get to it and you don’t do it, may you never get to it to do it again!

  7. Hey Dave, what’s the ratio recommended for the orange liqueur for your classic margarita recipes? Above it stars with parts/ratio and then calls for a fix amount of (1,5 Oz) orange liqueur which will not keep the taste consistent how you intended. Would it be 2 parts Mix, 1 part Tequila and 0.5 part orange liqueur? I realize I can be creative and experiment, but wanted to achieve the same taste as you did. Please advise. TY! Great natural mix!

  8. Visited a friend in Florida, tried your key lime margarita mix. Outstanding! I love it! Now that I’m back in Ohio I’m disappointed to find out I can never buy it. No shipping out of Florida? Please make this possible!

  9. Dave,
    Your cucumber and basil martini recipe is spot on. We were curious as to how they were going to go over at our family dinner i.e. basil in a cocktail? But, much to our surprise, everyone loved them. Excellent recipe and flavor combo. Thanks for posting it on the site. You now have a bunch of new fans (and customers)!

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