May Inspired Cocktails
May is about leaning into the height of spring with vibrant, fruit-forward serves and celebrating a few of the most iconic dates on the cocktail calendar. This month, we are focusing on the peak of strawberry season and elevating classics with the bold, high-impact profile of the Red Eye Louie’s lineup—ranging from the crispness of Immoral® Vodka to the tropical complexity of RumQuila.
Whether you are shaking up a modern VodQuila Cosmopolitan for its national day or blending a rich, pie-inspired dessert cocktail, these recipes are designed to transition your home bar into the warmer days ahead. We’ve curated a week of serves that balance zesty citrus, fresh herbs, and indulgent creams.
Enjoy these May Inspired Cocktails!
May 7 | VodQuila Cosmopolitan (National Cosmopolitan Day)
The Vibe: Crisp, sophisticated, and perfectly balanced.
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1 ½ oz Red Eye Louie’s VodQuila
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1 oz cranberry juice
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½ oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
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½ oz lime juice
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Garnish: Orange rind or lime wedge
Instructions: Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass for a modern, multi-spirit twist on the legendary pink classic.
May 8 | Coconut Cream Pie Cocktail (National Coconut Cream Pie Day)
The Vibe: Warm, tropical, and comforting.
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2 oz Vanilla-infused Red Eye Louie’s VodQuila
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1 oz cream of coconut + 3 oz half-and-half
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2 oz hot water
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Garnish: Whipped cream, toasted coconut, and graham cracker crumbs
Instructions: Combine the dairy and infused VodQuila in a mug. Add hot water and stir gently. Top with whipped cream and your toasted garnishes for a liquid version of the classic dessert.
May 9 | Chocolate Custard Cloud (National Chocolate Custard Month)
The Vibe: Decadent, velvety, and rich.
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2 oz Vanilla-infused Red Eye Louie’s VodQuila
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1 oz white crème de cacao
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1 cup pre-made chocolate custard
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Garnish: Cookies or sprinkles
Instructions: Stir all ingredients with ice for about 10 seconds to combine and chill without over-diluting. Pour into your glass and garnish for an indulgent, cocoa-forward treat.
May 10 | Frozen Strawberry Margarita (National Strawberry Month)
The Vibe: Bright, icy, and high-energy.
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3 oz Red Eye Louie’s Tequila Plata
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3 oz Cointreau
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2 oz fresh lime juice
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1 ½ cups frozen strawberries + 1 cup ice
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Garnish: Salt rim and lime
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. The Tequila Plata provides a clean, agave-forward finish that cuts through the bold berry sweetness.
May 11 | RumQuila Strawberry Daiquiri
The Vibe: Juicy, tropical, and refreshingly tangy.
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1 cup Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
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1 lb frozen strawberries
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¼ cup lime juice + 6 tbsp simple syrup
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⅛ tsp kosher salt
Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. The RumQuila adds a unique depth of both rum and tequila notes, making this a more complex version of the standard poolside daiquiri.
May 12 | Fresh Strawberry Mojito
The Vibe: Herbaceous, crisp, and garden-fresh.
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2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
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6 mint leaves + 3 strawberries (halved)
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1 oz lime juice + 1 oz simple syrup
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4 oz soda water
Instructions: Muddle the mint and strawberries in a shaker. Add the RumQuila, lime, and syrup with ice. Shake well, strain into a glass over fresh ice, and top with soda water for a bubbly, refreshing finish.
May 13 | Strawberry Vodka Spritzer
The Vibe: Light, effervescent, and made for the pitcher.
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12 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral® Vodka
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3 oz cranberry juice + 3 oz simple syrup
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1 cup sliced strawberries + 1 sliced lemon
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Soda water to top
Instructions: Combine the vodka, juices, and fruit in a pitcher and let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Pour over ice and top with soda water for a crisp, low-effort crowd-pleaser.