Memorial Day Weekend is your official invitation to slow down, soak up the sun, and lean into effortless hosting. Whether you're beachside, poolside, or gathering with friends at home, a signature cocktail (or three) sets the tone.
From light and citrusy to floral and refreshing, these Memorial Day Weekend cocktails are designed to feel easy, elevated, and made for golden hour.
1. Hugo Spritz
Light, floral, and effortlessly chic, the Hugo Spritz is a must for MDW. It’s the kind of cocktail that feels like a European summer—no passport required.
Ingredients
2 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
3 oz prosecco
Splash of sparkling water
Fresh mint leaves
Lime slices
Ice
How to Make It
Fill a wine glass with ice, add elderflower liqueur and prosecco, top with sparkling water, and gently stir. Finish with mint and lime.
Vibe: Poolside, linen layers, oversized sunnies
2. Watermelon Paloma
Nothing says a long weekend like fresh watermelon. This twist on a classic is juicy, refreshing, and made for warm weather sipping.
Ingredients
2 oz tequila
2 oz fresh watermelon juice (blended + strained)
½ oz lime juice
Grapefruit soda
Ice
Tajín or salt for rim (optional)
How to Make It
Rim your glass (optional), add tequila, watermelon juice, and lime juice over ice. Top with grapefruit soda and stir.
Vibe: Backyard BBQ, music playing, barefoot energy
3. Coastal Citrus Spritz
Your go-to for anything sun-soaked, the Coastal Citrus Spritz is bright, bubbly, and endlessly refreshing.
Ingredients
2 oz vodka or tequila
1 oz fresh orange juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
Sparkling water or prosecco
Ice
Orange + lime slices
How to Make It
Build over ice, stir, and top with sparkling water or prosecco. Garnish with citrus.
Vibe: Beach day → sunset drink
Hosting, the LSPACE Way
Keep things simple, elevated, and a little undone:
Pre-batch what you can
Use fresh fruit + herbs for garnish
Lean into neutral tones, glassware, and natural textures
It’s less about overplanning, more about creating a moment.
The best Memorial Day Weekend cocktails are the ones that feel effortless but still special. Whether you’re pouring a Coastal Citrus Spritz, sipping a Hugo Spritz, or mixing up a Watermelon Paloma, each one brings a fresh, laid-back energy to your long weekend plans.
Because MDW isn’t just a holiday—it’s a mood.
