We love camping cocktails here in Byron Bay. A cocktail is more than just a drink: it’s an invitation to experiment with flavours, elevate our mood, and celebrate any occasion.
As you catch the sun on your Byron Bay camping holiday, here are a few cocktail recipes to get you in a fantastic mood any time of the day.
A few things to note:
- These recipes range from super simple (two ingredients) to make-ahead options.
- You will need a basic cocktail kit containing a shaker, a jigger or shot glass, a strainer, and a muddler to whip up these recipes.
- You certainly don’t need to be a mixology pro to make a great cocktail. Let’s dive right in!
1. Salted Caramel Martini
A sweet, decadent cocktail to watch the sunset on the beach.
You’ll need:
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part Bailey’s cream liqueur
- 1 part milk or cream
- Salted caramel sauce
- Ice
Method:
- Drizzle some caramel sauce into a martini glass.
- Put ice into your shaker, and then pour the vodka, liqueur and milk or cream.
- Shake well and strain into your glass.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
2. Campfire Espresso Martini
If you love marshmallows, this martini is a must-try.
Tip: Make the marshmallow vodka infusion and syrup in advance—no refrigeration needed.
You’ll need:
- 1 packet marshmallows
- 1.5 parts marshmallow vodka
- 1.5 parts espresso coffee
- ½ part Kahlua
- 1 part toasted marshmallow syrup
- Ice
Method:
- To make marshmallow vodka, add chopped marshmallows into a jar, pour the vodka, and mix until dissolved.
- To make marshmallow syrup, toast the remaining marshmallows, dissolve them in hot water in a pan and stir.
- Prepare the espresso either using your camping espresso maker or instant espresso powder.
- Put ice into your shaker, and then add the marshmallow vodka, marshmallow syrup, Kahlua and espresso.
- Shake well to make foam.
- Pour into martini glasses and garnish with marshmallows.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
3. French Kiss
Elevate your favourite champagne with just a handful of fresh ingredients—no shaker needed.
You’ll need:
- 120ml champagne or prosecco
- 5 fresh raspberries
- 4 sliced mint leaves
- Lemon juice to taste
- Vodka to taste
Method:
- Pour champagne into flutes.
- Add raspberries, mint, lemon juice and vodka.
- Stir gently to create a lovely pink, green and gold cocktail.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
4. Blossom Cocktail
A sweet and sour cocktail to make your taste buds sing.
You’ll need:
- 1.5 parts white rum
- ½ part orange juice
- ½ part lime juice
- ½ part sugar syrup
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice into your shaker, and then add all the ingredients.
- Shake and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
5. Vesuvius
Fancy a sunset in a glass? Layer these ingredients into your martini glass and watch the magic happen.
You’ll need:
- 1 part tequila
- 3 parts orange juice
- ½ part Campari
Method:
- Drizzle the ingredients into your martini glass in this order:
- Tequila
- Orange juice
- Campari
2. Don’t stir. Instead, pour the ingredients in along the sides of the glass.
3. Serve immediately to savour the cocktail’s colours and flavours.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
6. Blue Tail Fly
What’s more exotic than a beautiful blue cocktail? Get a bottle of Blue Curaçao liqueur for this recipe.
You’ll need:
- 1.5 parts Blue Curaçao
- ½ part white creme de cacao
- ½ part light cream or milk
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice into a tumbler, then pour in all the ingredients.
- Stir well and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
7. Straddie Sunset
A perfect tropical cocktail for a hot summer afternoon.
Tip: Use small packets of coconut cream and pineapple juice that keep without a fridge.
You’ll need:
- 1 part white rum
- 2 parts pineapple juice
- 1 part coconut cream
- 1 part lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice into your shaker, and then add all the ingredients.
- Shake well and pour into a martini glass.
- Drizzle the grenadine over the cocktail and enjoy.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
8. Moscow Mule
Make this cocktail when you need a nice kick of flavour at the end of a long adventure.
You’ll need:
- 2 parts vodka
- ½ part lime juice
- 3 parts ginger beer
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice into a tumbler, then pour in all the ingredients.
- Mix well and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
9. Raspberry Lemon Drop
Try this recipe if you like your camping cocktails without intense alcohol flavours.
You’ll need:
- Juice from 3 lemons
- 4 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 parts vodka
- 10 raspberries
- Thyme to taste
- Ice
Method:
- Stir the warm water and honey in your shaker until fully dissolved.
- Muddle the raspberries in the honey water.
- Add lemon juice, vodka and ice into the shaker.
- Add thyme sprigs if desired.
- Shake thoroughly, strain and serve over ice.
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10. Black Velvet
Two ingredients: Guinness and champagne. Here’s how to do it.
You’ll need:
- Guinness beer
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- A tall glass
- A spoon
Method:
- Fill the glass halfway with Guinness.
- Pour the champagne over the back of the spoon and into the beer.
- Slowly savour the smooth, frosty, slightly sweet flavour.
From: Liquor.com
11. Red Wine Spritzer
A classic, easy cocktail recipe for any time of the day.
You’ll need:
- 1 bottle of your favourite red wine
- 1 litre Sprite
- Ice
Method:
- Fill your glasses with ice.
- Fill each one halfway with wine.
- Top up with Sprite.
- Stir gently and serve.
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12. Screwdriver
If you need a pick-me-up for brunch with friends, this is one of the best camping cocktails recipes to try.
Tip: Add some club soda for a little extra fizz.
You’ll need:
- 1.5 parts vodka
- Freshly squeezed orange juice
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add the vodka.
- Top up with the orange juice.
- Stir gently and serve.
From: Liquor.com
13. White Russian
Use the best quality ingredients and wow your friends with this cocktail.
You’ll need:
- 2 parts vodka
- 1 part Kahlua
- A splash of heavy cream
- Ice
Method:
- Fill your glass with ice, and then add the vodka and Kahlua.
- Top up with heavy cream, stir and serve.
From: Liquor.com
14. Espresso Martini
An easy coffee flavoured martini for a boozy, caffeinated kick.
Tip: Make sure that the espresso is at room temperature or chilled. Otherwise, it will melt the ice and dilute the cocktail.
You’ll need:
- 2 parts vodka
- ½ part Kahlua or any other coffee liqueur
- 1 part espresso, either freshly brewed and chilled or a strong coffee substitute
- ½ part simple syrup
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice in your shaker, then add all the ingredients.
- Shake well until the cocktail is chilled through.
- Strain into a martini glass and enjoy.
From: Liquor.com
15. Chocolatini
This cocktail will delight your sweet tooth. Tip: Similar to the Vesuvius, layer the ingredients in your martini glass to make a gorgeous looking drink.
You’ll need:
- ½ part chocolate liqueur
- 2 parts Baileys
- ½ part vodka
- Ice
Method:
- Fill your martini glass with ice, then carefully add the ingredients in this order:
- Chocolate liqueur
- Baileys
- Vodka
2. Serve and enjoy.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
16. Tequila Sunrise
This vibrant cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm day on the beach.
You’ll need:
- 1 part tequila
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Orange juice to top up
- Ice
Method:
- Put ice in a tall glass, then add all the ingredients.
- Stir gently and enjoy.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
17. Ginger Refresher
Add a spicy kick to your favourite champagne with this cocktail recipe. Tip: You can find pickled ginger in any Asian food shop.
You’ll need:
- ½ part vodka
- 3 pieces pickled ginger
- Champagne of choice
Method:
- Add the vodka and ginger to a champagne flute.
- Top up with champagne.
- Stir gently and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
18. Girl’s Weekend
Here’s a no-fuss cocktail for a girls-only camping weekend. Tip: Other than raspberries, try other berries for this recipe, like blackberries or mulberries.
You’ll need:
- Fresh raspberries
- Champagne of choice
Method:
- Add champagne to flutes.
- Add fresh raspberries and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
19. Mojito
Try your hand at one of the most popular cocktails in the world.
You’ll need:
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 2 teaspoons castor sugar
- Mint leaves
- 2 parts rum
- Soda water to taste
- Crushed ice
Method:
- Muddle the ingredients in your cocktail shaker in this order:
- Lime wedges
- Castor sugar
- Mint leaves (a small handful)
2. Add crushed ice into your cocktail shaker, then add the rum and soda water to taste.
3. Strain and serve.
From: Camping with a Cocktail
20. Goldrush
A sweet, tart, elegant cocktail for an evening camping with friends.
Tip: Make the honey syrup in advance. It keeps for up to a week in a tightly sealed container.
You’ll need:
- 2 parts bourbon
- 1 part lemon juice
- 1 cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
- Ice
Method:
- Make the honey syrup by mixing the honey and water in a saucepan, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Let the mixture cool and refrigerate.
- Put ice in your cocktail shaker, then add the bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup.
- Shake until the cocktail is chilled through.
- Strain and serve over ice.
From: Chowhound
21. Greyhound
Sweet, refreshing, and super quick to make.
Tip: Choose a brand with no pulp or added sugar for store-bought grapefruit. Add honey or simple syrup to taste if the juice is too tart.
You’ll need:
- 2 parts vodka
- 4 parts grapefruit juice
- Lemon or lime wedge to garnish
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then add vodka and grapefruit juice.
- Stir well and garnish with a slice of lemon or lime.
From: The Spruce Eats
22. Strawberry Gin and Tonic
Dress up your regular gin and tonic for a great summer cocktail.
You’ll need:
- 1.5 parts gin
- ½ part freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ part strawberry syrup
- Orange bitters to taste
- Tonic water to taste
- Strawberries to garnish
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a tall glass with ice; add gin, lime juice, strawberry syrup and orange bitters.
- Stir well, then slowly add tonic water
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry
From: The Spruce Eats
23. Gin-gin mule
When gin meets ginger beer, a surprisingly refreshing cocktail is born. Tip: Double strain the cocktail to filter out bits of mint.
You’ll need:
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 part simple syrup
- 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1.5 parts gin
- Ginger beer to taste
Method:
- Muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice in your cocktail shaker
- Add gin and ice and shake well
- Strain into a tall glass
- Top up with ginger beer
- Serve with a sprig of mint as garnish
From: The Spruce Eats
Always time for a toast in Byron Bay
Feel free to get as creative as you like with these camping cocktails. Whether you want to park your camper after a long road trip, put your feet up after a day of hiking, or glamp up a weekend getaway with the girls; come along to Broken Head Holiday Park. Raise a toast at our spacious park, or better yet, grab your cocktail kit and head out to the beach! Book your spot today.