Top 5 Gasparilla Cocktail Ideas
It’s time to Celebrate the Pirate Weekend with 5 Gasparilla Cocktails but with a Whiskey Twist!
Ahoy Tampa! As our city gears up for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, it’s time for us to empty our barrels and raise the sails for an amazing weekend! After all, what’s a pirate festival without some spirited libations?
Sure, whiskey might not be the traditional drink of choice for pirates, but we’re changing the way people think about whiskey…and changing the way pirates think…well that’s a different story!
Von Payne Spirits, LLC is a proud Bay Area-based whiskey company, that’s shaking things up – literally! So we’ve created a lineup of unique cocktails that perfectly embody the spirit of Tampa Bay, its history, and its most famous festival!
When is Gasparilla Fest in Tampa?
Gasparilla Pirate Festival Starts on January 20, 2024, and the official Gasparilla Pirate Fest is on January 27, 2024. Be warned the Gasparilla Invasion starts at 11:30am-1:30pm and the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates runs from 2pm – 6pm. Many streets will be closed and ALWAYS choose a safe way to get there and drink responsibly. Find out more on the TPA website.
What is the Gasparilla Festival?
Gasparilla Festival in Tampa has been celebrated for over 100 years. Over 300,000 pirates converge in south Tampa for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Witness hundreds of boats from all around the bay gather and invade the city of Tampa and reclaim its key from the Mayor, including Jose Gasparilla II, a fully-rigged pirate ship! The Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla hosts this event.
Pirate Whiskey Cocktails?
Let’s face it, when you think of pirates, you think of rum. But we’re here to show you that there’s more to a pirate’s life than just rum. Von Payne Black brings a bold, unconventional choice to the Gasparilla table.
Our premium blended whiskey and 113 Proof Bourbon, crafted right here in Florida, are here to prove that sometimes breaking traditions can lead to discovering new treasures.
Gasparilla Cocktails: A Treasure Trove of Flavors
Now, let’s dive into our treasure chest of Gasparilla-themed cocktails, each crafted with the daring spirit of Von Payne Black, perfect for pirates and landlubbers alike.
The Black Payne
Muddle blackberries, add a dash of key lime juice, Von Payne Black, and top with sparkling water. This cocktail is as mysterious and enticing as the depths of the Gulf itself.
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz Von Payne Black
- 1 oz Blackberry Juice
- 1 oz Key Lime Juice
- Sparkling Water
- Fresh Blackberries and Lime Wheel for garnish
- How to Craft it:
- Muddle blackberries into a pulp, then add to a shaker with Von Payne Black and lime juice.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lime wheel.
Buccaneer’s Brew
This cocktail is an ode to our adventurous spirit. With Von Payne Black mixed with a spicy concoction, maple syrup, and bitters, garnished with an orange peel and cinnamon stick, it’ll make even the most seasoned pirates nod in approval.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Von Payne Black
- 1 oz Spiced Mix
- 1/2 oz Maple Syrup
- 2 Dashes of Bitters
- Orange Peel and Cinnamon Stick for garnish
How to Craft it:
- In a shaker, add a pinch each of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a small pinch of nutmeg with maple syrup.
- Add Von Payne Black, bitters, and ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Flame express the orange peel over the drink and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Clearwater
Paying homage to our beautiful Clearwater Beach, this drink is a vibrant mix of Von Payne Black, orange, cranberry, and pineapple juices, garnished with an orange slice and a Luxardo cherry. It’s like a sunset sail in a glass.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Von Payne Black
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- Orange Slice and Luxardo Cherry for garnish
How to Craft it:
- Combine Von Payne Black, orange juice, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with an orange slice and a Luxardo cherry.
Gaspar’s Morning Glory
Start your Gasparilla Day celebrating the spices and days of old. Combining Von Payne Black, amaretto, and cold brew coffee, topped with cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, it’s like the first ray of sunshine hitting the bay – a true morning glory!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Von Payne Black
- 1 oz Amaretto
- 1 oz Cold Brew Coffee
- 1 oz Cream
- Grated Nutmeg
How to Craft it:
- Combine Von Payne Black, amaretto, and cold brew coffee in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Gently float the cream on top and sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
Payne’s Treasure
A treasure indeed! This delightful mix of Von Payne Black, lemon juice, and chilled Earl Grey tea, garnished with a lemon twist, is perfect for sipping while watching the parade.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Von Payne Black
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- Earl Grey Tea, Chilled
- Lemon Twist for garnish
How to Craft it:
- Combine Von Payne Black, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with chilled Earl Grey tea.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
A Pirate’s Life for Us!
We’re a whiskey company in a pirate town, but we like to think of ourselves as the parrot who knows where the real treasure is hidden!
While our rum-loving pirate friends are out searching for their buried chests, we’ll be here, savoring the rich, bold flavors of Von Payne Black.
Cheers, Tampa!
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