Sun-dappled trails, crackling campfires, and... a perfectly tart, ice-cold Raspberry Lemon Drop.
The best part of setting up camp isn't pitching the tent or wrangling the sleeping bags. It’s that immediate, deeply satisfying moment right after, when the gear is stashed, the camp chairs are unfolded, and you finally get to kick back with your favorite people.
Historically, the campsite has been the domain of canned beer & cheap whiskey. My friends, it's time to break free of that stereotype. With the right tools, there's no reason you can't mix something special. There's no reason you can't sip something that's as bright, refreshing, and vibrant as the scenery around you.
For this week's Friday Fill, we’ve got our friend Val from @cocktailswithval bringing you something you can cheers, an incredibly easy, gorgeously pink Batched Raspberry Lemon Drop. Why should it be a summer camp staple? It's simple to prep, deeply refreshing, and guaranteed to elevate your weekend in the woods.
Grab your crew, pack your gear, and let's get mixing!
🏕️ Camp Cocktails: Batched Raspberry Lemon Drop
This recipe yields 4 delicious drinks, making it an ideal sharable cocktail for your weekend getaway.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 large handfuls of fresh raspberries
- 6 oz of Vodka
- 2 oz of Orange Liqueur (such as Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 4 oz of Simple Syrup
- 3 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice
- Ice for shaking and serving
- Garnish: Lemon slices and fresh raspberries
How to Make It:
- Muddle: Toss the two large handfuls of fresh raspberries into your shaker and muddle them well to bring out that fresh, tart flavor.
- Pour: Add your vodka, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice directly into the shaker.
- Shake: Fill with ice, seal it up tightly, and shake until perfectly chilled.
- Serve: Pour over fresh ice into your cups—Val uses our sleek Parkside Tumblers for a sipping experience akin to your favorite at-home stemware, even in the dirt.
- Garnish: Don't forget Val's pro-tip! Garnish each drink with a fresh lemon slice and a few extra raspberries
🎒 The High Camp Batching Hack
Want to skip the campsite mixology entirely and get straight to relaxing by the fire? Here is our favorite pro-tip for arriving at camp fully prepped and ready to pour.
The Highball Shaker and the Firelight Flask 750 are both vacuum-insulated cold up to 24 hours and offer the same liquid capacity, a full 750 ml. That means you can do all the prep work in your kitchen bring them both and leave the bulky ice chest at home. We call it the shake and take duo.
Try this two-batch-and-go hack:
- Step 1: Mix your first full batch of Val's Raspberry Lemon Drop in the Highball Shaker.
- Step 2: Pour that perfectly chilled cocktail directly into your Firelight 750.
- Step 3: Build a second batch right in the shaker, add ice, seal it up, and pack both vessels in your weekend bag!
By the time you reach your campsite, you’ll have two full batches of ice-cold cocktails ready to go. The Firelight 750 already comes equipped with two magnetically integrated tumblers, but if you're expecting a larger crowd around the fire, simply grab a few extra standalone High Camp tumblers so everyone can get in on the toast.
Cheers to the weekend, getting outside, and making ordinary moments extraordinary!
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