VARAVENTURE
Summer is calling, and your glass should match your vibe. Whether you're poolside, trail-bound, or hosting friends, here's what to sip and when to sip it.
SUNSET WATCHER
PICNICS, LAWN CONCERTS, GOLDEN HOUR HANGS
- VARA SILVERHEAD ZERO DOSAGE
- OUR SANGRIA
Golden hour is your favorite hour. You bring the picnic blanket and good vibes.
Perfect pairing: A chilled glass of our house Sangria—easygoing and sunshine-ready.
VARA pick: Silverhead Zero Dosage—elegant, dry, and made for toasting the view.
Try at home: Make a peach white sangria with NM Rosé, stone fruit, and a splash of sparkling water.
CHILL PATIO LOUNGER
READING, RELAXING, HAMMOCK NAPS
- VARA ALBARIÑO 2022
- OUR NM ROSÉ 2024
- VARA 75 COCKTAIL
You’re here to unwind—maybe with a good book, a little breeze, and a chilled glass in hand.
Perfect pairing: Try our Infinity Scarf cocktail—botanical, refreshing, and built for basking.
VARA pick: NM Rosé 2024 or Albariño 2022, slightly chilled for maximum relaxation. Or try our VARA 75 cocktail.
Try at home: Freeze our NM Rosé into ice cubes for the ultimate backyard frosé, or infuse our Painted Sky Vodka with fresh mint for a chilled summer sip.
SUMMER SOCIALITE
BRUNCHES, ROOFTOP GATHERINGS, COCKTAIL PARTIES
- OUR RUM FOREST RUM
- MIMOSA MADE WITH SILVERHEAD ZORO DOSAGE
- VARA 75 COCKTAIL
Brunch, rooftop, repeat. You love your cocktails stylish, flavorful, and photo-ready.
Perfect pairing: Our Rum Forrest Rum —bright, bold, and always a crowd-pleaser.
VARA pick: Try a mimosa maee with our Silverhead Zero Dosage or our VARA 75. VARA Looking for a cocktail? Try our High Desert Gin & Tonic, served tall with fresh garnish.
Try at home: Stir up a lavender lemonade with our Painted Sky Vodka or experiment with a citrus-forward “VARAgroni” using our Vermut Dulce Añejo and High Desert Gin.
BACKYARD BBQ MASTER
GRILLING, HOSTING FRIENDS, CASUAL GET-TOGETHERS
- Tinto Especial
- Our Brew'd Awakening Cocktail
You’re the grill whisperer—smoke, spice, and savory bites are your love language.
Perfect pairing: A bold, smoky cocktail like our Brew’d Awakening with our White Mesa Whiskey, chocolate bitters, sugar, and burnt orange peel
VARA pick: Tinto Especial—our go-to red for anything hot off the grill.
Try at home: Mix Sangre del Sol brandy with cola, citrus, and a pinch of salt for a bold backyard highball. Or make a Noche Paloma: Noche Negra Dark Rum, grapefruit soda, and lime.
NATURE LOVER
GARDEN PARTIES, FARMER'S MARKETS, OUTDOOR DINNERS
- Mencía 2019
- A Rosemary and Lemon Gin Cocktail
Garden dinners, farmer’s markets, and flower-filled afternoons—this one’s for the earthy romantics.
Perfect pairing: A rosemary & lemon gin cocktail—simple, clean, and garden-inspired.
VARA pick: Mencía 2019—elegant, earthy, and naturally food-friendly.
Try at home: Create a basil vodka smash with our Painted Sky Vodka, lemon, and honey—or a thyme-infused vermouth spritz with club soda and ice.
WEEKEND ADVENTURER
HIKING, CAMPING, ROAD TRIPPING
- Ganarcha gold 2021
- Vermut dulce Añejo over ice
- Our classic wet martini
You’re always chasing the next trail, vista, or campsite. Your drinks need to go wherever you do.
Perfect pairing: Our Classic Wet Martini – perfect for mixing on your next adventure
VARA pick: Garnacha Gold 2021 or Vermut Dulce Añejo over ice when you’re back at camp.
Try at home: Fill your thermos with chilled Albariño 2022 or use it to stir up a batch of white wine spritzers before heading out.
