Summer is inching closer by the day, but it doesn’t mean you have to wait until June to let the good times roll. In fact, the month of May is chocked full of holidays that deserve a rewarding beverage, and Southern Comfort has the perfect cocktail recipes to complement them all. Below is a round-up of recipes featuring the all-new Caramel Comfort, which explodes with delicious flavors of caramel, vanilla, whiskey and spice, and the original Southern Comfort, a tried-and-true favorite for generations!

Cinco de Mayo (May 5) – Looking for a fun alternative to tequila? Try the Candy Apple!

  • Preparation: Combine 1 ½ ounces Caramel Comfort, 2 ounces apple juice, 2 ounces Sprite in a glass; top with apples for garnish.

Mother’s Day (May 10) – Forget breakfast in bed! Treat mom to a Caramel Comfort Float!

  • Preparation: Add ½ cup Caramel Comfort and ½ cup root beer to a frosted glass. Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream and enjoy.

Memorial Day (May 25) – Add a little kick to your first BBQ of the season by serving up a pitcher of SoCo Punch!

  • Preparation: Add ½ cup Southern Comfort, 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup pomegranate juice, ½ cup cider and slices of fresh fruit to a pitcher. Stir and serve!

And hey, no drink is complete without a party – especially when your party is at home! If you’re playing host, check out these easy-breezy tips for the ultimate pre-party fiesta from Brittany Gilbert, Southern Comfort’s How-To Hostess:

Personalized drinkware: No pretentious wine charms needed! Personalize your glass using easy-to-identify solo cups and a permanent marker.

Plan (slightly) ahead: Don’t forget to hit the store the night before for some essential pre-party items. Chips, peanuts, soda mixers and of course, Caramel Comfort, are must-haves. Also, don’t forget the music! Create a pre-party playlist, throw it on shuffle and grab a drink.

Informal invitation: Carrier pigeon? Try text message! A day or two before your party send a group text telling people about your shindig.

Ice, ice baby – the ultimate party guest: The biggest faux pas in hosting is not inviting the easiest guest…ice! Since it’s easy to forget, assign your most responsible friend the hefty task of picking up a bag on the way over to ensure this party guest makes an on-time arrival. Not to mention, Caramel Comfort is best served nice and cold.

Put the game in pre-game: Start the night with a laugh! Have an interactive game like Cards Against Humanity on hand to get your pre-party started.

Drop the keys, please: Keep it classy and responsible! Set out a basket for people to drop their keys in upon arrival. Remember, it’s your party, so it’s your responsibility to make sure people are getting to their next destination safe and sound.

For more summer tips and tricks, check out Brittany on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Images of Southern Comfort’s summer cocktails are also available upon request.

About Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort®, a fruit, spice and whiskey flavored liqueur, was created in New Orleans by bartender M.W. Heron in 1874. Today, it is enjoyed by friends in over 100 countries around the world and continues to grow as an icon brand. Please visit us at SouthernComfort.com and Twitter.com/SouthernComfort.

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