Soak & Sip: Craft Cocktail Recipes for Hot Tub Nights
🍸 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 (Read This First)
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
Shake over ice, strain into a plastic highball glass, add ice, top with soda, and garnish with mint.
🫐 2. Blueberry Arctic Mule
Zingy • Fruity • Spa-Chilled
A cold-weather favorite, refreshed with antioxidant-rich blueberries.
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz blueberry syrup or muddled blueberries
Top with ginger beer
Frozen blueberries to garnish
Serve in a stainless spa tumbler or a plastic Moscow Mule cup. Add crushed ice for that "snowbank sparkle."
🍍 3. Nuvana Nights
Tropical • Creamy • Dessert-y
This one tastes like a vacation and smells like 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 sprinkle
Shake with ice, serve in a plastic martini glass, garnish with a pineapple wedge or cinnamon stick.
🔥 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)
Top with soda water
Lemon wheel + sage sprig for garnish
Serve over crushed ice for a classy, herbal sparkle.
🍓 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 white wine (dry or semi-sweet)
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 cup soda water or lemon-lime soda
Fresh berries, citrus slices, apples
Chill in the fridge for 2+ hours, serve in individual plastic wine tumblers with fruit in every glass.
🧺 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.