Summer Solstice with Casa México: A Toast to the Longest Day

As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, the Summer Solstice invites us to pause, gather, and soak in the light. In Mexico and across many cultures, this seasonal milestone has long been a moment of reflection and celebration, a time to honor warmth, growth, and togetherness.

This June, we’re marking the longest day with a cocktail that captures it all: the Luz de Verano. Crafted with Casa México Blanco, mango, and lime, it’s the kind of drink that carries you from sun-drenched afternoons to golden hour with ease.

Luz de Verano Cocktail

A mango-lime pour that tastes like golden hour. This citrus-forward sipper leans lush and laid-back, with just enough bite to keep things interesting to carry the party from day into night.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Casa México Blanco
• 1 oz fresh mango juice
• 1 oz lime
• .75 oz Agave
• Garnish: edible flower
• Optional: matcha salt rim

Method

• If using, rim your glass with matcha salt and set aside
• In a shaker, combine mango, lime juice, agave, and Casa México Blanco
• Add ice and shake until thoroughly chilled
• Strain over fresh ice in your glass
• Optional garnish with an edible flower

Entertaining? Make a Batch for a Crowd

Whether you’re hosting a Solstice dinner, a weekend cookout, or an impromptu sunset hang, batching cocktails is the secret to staying out of the kitchen and in the moment. The Luz de Verano scales beautifully into a pitcher. Just prep it ahead, chill it down, and let guests help themselves.

Luz de Verano (Pitcher Recipe – Serves 8–10)

• 2.25 cups Casa México Blanco
• 1 cup mango juice
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• ¾ cup agave syrup
• Optional: matcha salt rim for glasses
• Garnish: edible flowers or lime wheels

Combine all ingredients except garnishes in a large pitcher or sealed container. Chill for at least one hour. Stir well before serving. Serve over ice and garnish each glass with an edible flower and lime wheel.

Hosting Tips

• Batch your cocktail ahead of time and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour. Pour into a clear pitcher or a punch bowl just before serving to show off the color.
• Keep ice cold and separate. Set out a small bucket of large-format ice cubes or spheres so drinks stay chilled without watering down the flavor.
• Rim half the glasses in advance with matcha salt and set out on a small tray so guests can help themselves.
• Pair with citrus-forward bites. Think grilled shrimp, ceviche, or tostadas with avocado and lime. A platter of fresh fruit also would hit the right note.
• Don’t forget the music. The perfect Summer Solstice playlist sets the mood, and if you don’t have one, we’ve got you covered.

From backyard barbecues to golden hour hangs, the Luz de Verano delivers effortless ease with a touch of elegance. Casa México Blanco brings the energy, no matter where summer takes you.