After a stressful week of work, there's nothing better than kicking back in the sunshine with a nice, cool cocktail.While you could go to your favorite local bar, why not try your hand at creating some crafty cocktails yourself? Hard Rock Philly has made it easy for us by suggesting a few recipes to get you started. What's more, they even have these cute mason jars to put your drinks in. Who's winning this summer? You are!Black Cherry Frozen LemonadeIngredients2 oz black cherry puree2 oz lemonade1 ½ oz Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum½ oz Chambord Liqueur½ oz fresh lime juice2 oz Black Cherry Real1 lemon wedge for garnish1 cherry for garnishDirections:Blend all ingredients together with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and cherry.Paradise PunchIngredients1 oz Bacardi Gold1 oz lemon juice½ oz Bacardi Black½ oz Cointreau½ oz Monin Pomegranate½ oz grenadine2 dashes Angostura Bitters4 Mint leaves for garnish, dusted in powdered sugar1 sugar cane stick for garnishDirections:Mix Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Black, Cointreau, Monin Pomegranate, grenadine and bitters, and lemon juice in a shaker. Pour over ice and garnish with a sugar cane stick and mint leaves dusted in powdered sugar.Tropical RockIngredients4 oz Pina Colada Mix1 oz Bacardi Razz Rum1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur (1/2 oz in bottom of mason jar / 1/2 oz as a float)½ oz DeKuyper Crème de Banana1 cherry for garnishDirections:Add 1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur to the bottom of the mason jar. Blend together other ingredients with ice and pour over the Midori. Float the remaining ½ oz Midori on top and garnish with a speared cherry.
