Summer officially begins on June 20th, and with it comes everything we love about the season: sunshine, patios, pool days, beach gatherings, backyard barbecues, weddings, events, and, of course, great drinks.
Every summer has its signature pours. This year, the standouts are clear.
Margaritas are hot. Espresso martinis are still everywhere. Spritzes continue to dominate warm-weather menus. And mocktails are no longer an afterthought. They have become one of the most exciting categories in beverage culture.
What ties all of these together?
Consumers want better options.
They still want the ritual, the flavor, the celebration, and the experience. They just want ingredients that fit the way they live today.
That is where Above Board comes in.
The Drinks Are Not Changing. The Ingredients Are.
For decades, traditional liqueurs and syrups have played an important role in building some of the world’s most loved cocktails. But many of those ingredients come with a heavy sugar load.
At Above Board, we saw an opportunity to create something different.
Our line of zero sugar liqueurs and syrup is made with plant-based sweeteners, giving people a better way to enjoy the drinks they already love without sacrificing flavor, quality, or the cocktail experience.
You don’t have to change how you drink. Just what you pour.
Margaritas Are Having Their Summer Moment
Few cocktails say summer quite like a margarita.
Whether it is poolside, beachside, tableside, or at a backyard party, the margarita remains one of the most requested cocktails of the season.
Above Board Orange Liqueur brings bright citrus flavor from Valencia orange peel, making it a natural fit for margaritas, tequila cocktails, spritzes, and countless warm-weather drinks.
For restaurants and bars, it opens the door to premium no/low sugar cocktail options guests are actively asking for.
For consumers, it means enjoying a summer classic with better ingredients.
Espresso Martinis Are Still Everywhere
The espresso martini has moved far beyond trend status. It is now a modern staple.
From dinner reservations to weddings, events, rooftop bars, and late-night celebrations, espresso martinis continue to be one of the most in-demand cocktails.
Above Board Coffee Liqueur is made with Westrock dark roast espresso, creating a bold coffee profile that works beautifully in espresso martinis, coffee cocktails, and after-dinner drinks.
It delivers the indulgence people want, with a zero sugar approach that fits today’s Better For You beverage movement.
Spritz Season Starts Now
Spritzes are made for summer.
Light, refreshing, colorful, and easy to enjoy, spritz-style cocktails continue to show up everywhere from resorts and patios to home entertaining.
Above Board Orange Liqueur pairs beautifully with sparkling wine, soda water, prosecco, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, and more.
The result is a bright, elevated drink that feels perfect for warm days, long evenings, and sunny celebrations.
Summer Mocktails Deserve Better, Too
One of the biggest shifts in beverage culture is the rise of mocktails.
Consumers are looking for non-alcoholic drinks that feel intentional, beautiful, and satisfying, not like a watered-down substitute.
Above Board Original Syrup was created for exactly that.
Made with plant-based sweeteners and zero sugar, it brings balance and sweetness to mocktails without relying on traditional simple syrup, cane sugar, or agave nectar.
It is perfect for refreshing summer drinks like cucumber mint coolers, citrus fizz mocktails, sparkling lemonades, berry spritzes, iced tea refreshers, and alcohol-free cocktails that still feel elevated.
For restaurants, bars, caterers, mobile bars, resorts, and event venues, mocktails are becoming a real revenue opportunity.
For consumers, they offer a better choice for pool days, family gatherings, designated drivers, sober-curious guests, and anyone who wants something special without alcohol.
This summer, Above Board is not just transforming cocktails.
We are transforming the entire drink experience.
Built For The Spirits People Already Love
One of the best things about Above Board is how easily it works with the bottles people already have behind the bar or on the home bar cart.
Our products pair beautifully with:
- Tequila
- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
- Whiskey
- Bourbon
- Mezcal
- Sparkling wine
- Cold brew
- Soda water
- Fresh citrus
Above Board does not complicate cocktail making. It expands what is possible.
For hospitality accounts, that means creating premium drink options without overhauling the entire bar program.
For home cocktail lovers, it means making better drinks with ingredients that are easy to use and easy to love.
Leading The Charge In The Better For You Beverage Movement
The skinny margarita movement showed the industry that people wanted lower-sugar cocktail options.
Now, that demand has grown far beyond one drink.
Today’s consumers are looking for better ingredients across the entire menu, including cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, coffee drinks, and everything in between.
Above Board is proud to be leading the charge in the Better For You beverage movement with zero sugar liqueurs and syrup made for the way people drink today.
Summer Starts Now
As patios fill up, events kick off, vacations begin, and summer celebrations take shape, one thing is clear:
The drinks people love are not going anywhere.
They are simply evolving.
Margaritas. Espresso martinis. Spritzes. Mocktails.
This summer is about better ingredients, better choices, and better drinks.
Above Board is here to help you pour all of it.
You don’t have to change how you drink. Just what you pour.