Soak & Sip: Craft Cocktail Recipes for Hot Tub Nights
Because nothing pairs with a hot soak like the perfect cold drink.
Your hot tub is more than a place to relax — it’s a vibe. And what’s a good vibe without a great drink in hand?
Whether you're soaking under the stars, enjoying a romantic night in, or hosting a backyard hot tub hangout, here are some hot tub–friendly cocktail recipes that are easy to make, refreshing to sip, and totally Polar Springs–approved.
Hot Tub Cocktail Rules
Before we get into the drinks, here are some safety notes and smart spa etiquette:
No glass near the spa. Use plastic or stainless steel tumblers only.
Stay hydrated between sips — have water on hand.
Moderation matters. Alcohol affects you faster in hot water due to increased blood flow. One drink goes a long way.
Keep drinks out of the water. Use spa-side cup holders or floating trays (ask us — we’ve got options!).
Now, let’s get mixing!
🍹 1. Polar Paloma
Crisp • Citrusy • Crowd-Pleaser
A tangy, spa-side twist on the classic Paloma — with a hint of cooling mint.
Ingredients:
2 oz tequila blanco
3 oz grapefruit juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz agave syrup
Top with sparkling water
Mint sprig garnish
Prepare:
Pre-chill a plastic cup or stainless-steel tumblers
Prepare the mint garnish on the side
Optionally, moisten the edges of the cup/tumbler with lime juice and rim with salt
How to make:
Shake the first four ingredients with ice (tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup)
Strain into the ice-filled cup/tumbler
Top with soda and garnish with mint
🫐 2. Blueberry Arctic Mule
Zingy • Fruity • Spa-Chilled
A cold-weather favorite, topped with refreshing antioxidant-rich blueberries.
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz blueberry syrup or muddled blueberries
Ginger beer
Frozen or fresh blueberries garnish
Prepare:
Muddle your blueberries on the side
How to make:
Shake the first three ingredients with ice (vodka, lime juice, blueberry syrup/muddled blueberries)
Strain into a spa tumbler or Moscow Mule cup
Top with ginger beer and blueberry garnish
Add crushed ice for that “snowbank sparkle”
🍍 3. Nuvana Nights
Tropical • Creamy • Sweet
This one tastes like a vacation and smells like a relaxing spa day.
Ingredients:
1 oz coconut rum
1 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz coconut milk (or cream of coconut)
Nutmeg or cinnamon powder
Pineapple wedges garnish
Prepare:
Grate your nutmeg or cinnamon if needed
Chop your pineapple wedges
How to make:
Shake the first four ingredients with ice (coconut rum, vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, coconut milk)
Serve in a plastic martini cup
Sprinkle the nutmeg or cinnamon powder
Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Bonus: The scent pairs beautifully with Nuvana Pure™ Coconut Aromatherapy Crystals (ask us for samples!).
🍋 4. Citrus & Sage Spritz (Mocktail Option!)
Bright • Refreshing • Non-Alcoholic
Stay sharp and clear-headed with this elevated mocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz lemon juice
1 oz sage simple syrup (or muddled sage leaves + honey)
Sparkling water
Lemon wheel + sage sprig for garnish
Prepare:
Cut you lemon wheels
Prepare your sage sprigs
Crush your ice if needed
If sage simple syrup is not available, muddle your sage leaves and mix with honey
How to make:
Mix the first two ingredients (lemon juice and sage simple syrups/muddled sage leaves and honey)
Pour into a plastic cup with crushed ice at the bottom
Top with sparkling water, a lemon wheel and a sprig of sage
🍓 5. The Soaker's Sangria
Bubbly • Fruity • Party-Ready
Great for groups — batch-prep this fruity crowd-pleaser and serve by the spa.
Ingredients:
1 bottle red wine (dry or semi-sweet)
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
Fresh berries, citrus slices, apples
Prepare:
Slice your apples and citrus
How to make:
Mix the first four ingredients (red wine, brandy, orange liqueur and sparkling water/lemon-lime soda)
Pour into your plastic cup
Top with berries, citrus slices and apple slices
Chill in the fridge for 2+ hours before serving
Bonus Gear: Spa-Side Bar Setup
To elevate your next Soak & Sip night, add these to your setup:
Floating drink tray or waterproof side table
Waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Soft LED lighting (string lights, floating lights, etc.)
Spa-safe wine tumblers or Polar Springs–branded acrylic drinkware
Towel warmers or cozy spa robes
Want to go pro? Ask us about hot tub bar attachments or pergola bar builds!
✅ Final Tip: Keep It Classy, Keep It Clean
Clean up spills immediately — sugar + spa = foam factory
Always test your water after parties — shock and balance as needed
📍 Visit Polar Springs Hot Tubs in Brockville for the gear, accessories, and spa-side upgrades that turn a regular soak into a full-on experience!