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A Luxurious Summer Afternoon, Refreshingly Cool

2026.06.24

Welcome to Matsuya Ginza Official Online's "At-Home Bar" series. This time, we introduce a selection of summer cocktail recipes perfect for the season of bright sunshine—from creamy, ice-cold indulgences to sparkling cocktails with refreshing effervescence.

Chivas Extra Colada

A Tropical Escape in a Glass



Bring the feeling of a summer getaway home with this sophisticated twist on a Piña Colada made with Chivas Regal. Shaking the ingredients allows the pineapple enzymes to blend beautifully, creating an exceptionally smooth and creamy texture.

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Recipe
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Ingredients
Chivas Regal: 50ml / Pineapple Juice: 30ml / Lime Juice: 25ml/ Sweet Coconut Cream: 20ml/ Pineapple Slice & Mint (for garnish)

Shake:Add all ingredients and ice to a shaker and shake for about 10 seconds.

Pour: Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.

Finish:Garnish with pineapple and mint.

Cointreau Milkshake

Nostalgic Yet Refined


A luxurious dessert cocktail that combines the iconic orange liqueur Cointreau with cold vanilla ice cream. Bright citrus aromas elevate a nostalgic milkshake into a sophisticated adult treat.

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Recipe
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Ingredients

Cointreau: 40ml / Milk: 80ml / Orange Flower Water: about 2 tsp / Vanilla Ice Cream: 2 scoops / Whipped Cream & Cherry (for garnish)

Blend: Place all ingredients in a blender.

Mix: Blend until smooth.

Finish: Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Italicus Spritz

A Taste of the Mediterranean


The vibrant bergamot aromas of Italicus, Italy's celebrated liqueur, shine in this refreshing spritz. Combined with Prosecco, it evokes the carefree atmosphere of a Mediterranean beach.

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Recipe
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Ingredients

Italicus: 1 part (e.g., 40ml) / Prosecco: 2 parts (e.g., 80ml) / Green Olives: 3 (for garnish)

Prepare: Fill a chilled wine glass with ice.

Pour: Add Italicus and Prosecco (or Champagne) in a 1:2 ratio.

Finish: Garnish with three green olives.

Lillet Summer

A Signature Cocktail Loved by Parisians


A refined summer cocktail made simply by mixing Lillet Blanc, the elegant aperitif wine from Bordeaux, with tonic water. Fresh cucumber and berry garnishes enhance its refreshing character.

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Recipe
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Ingredients

Lillet Blanc: 50ml / Tonic Water or Sparkling Water: 100ml/ Cucumber Slices, Mint, Raspberries, etc. (for garnish)

Pour: Fill a glass generously with ice and add Lillet Blanc.

Top: Add tonic water.

Finish: Garnish freely with cucumber, mint, and berries.

The Botanist Summer Highball

A Fruity Highball for Terrace Moments


Created for gin lovers, this refreshing highball features bright grapefruit notes. The Botanist's 22 botanicals from Islay create an aromatic experience perfect for a summer afternoon.

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Ingredients

The Botanist Gin: 30ml / Grapefruit Juice: 20ml / Sugar Syrup: 15ml (adjust to taste) / Soda Water: as needed / Orange Peel (for garnish)

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Build: Add gin, grapefruit juice, and syrup to an ice-filled glass.

Mix: Top with chilled soda water and stir gently.

Finish: Garnish with orange peel.

Altos Blueberry Mint Alcoholic Ice Pops

Tequila-Inspired Frozen Treats for Adults



Premium Altos Tequila, crafted for bartenders, transforms into a refreshing frozen dessert. Agave sweetness, blueberry tartness, and cooling mint come together in a sophisticated summer indulgence.

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Ingredients

Altos Reposado: 90ml / Sugar: 100g / Water: 120ml / Lime Juice: 180ml / Fresh Mint: 1 large bunch / Blueberries or Fresh Fruit of Choice: 170g / Ice Pop Molds

Recipe
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Ingredients

Altos Tequila Reposado 90 Ml / Sugar 100 G / Water 120 Ml / Mint Leaves, De-Stemmed 1 Large Bunch / Fresh Lime Juice 180 Ml / Blueberries Or Other Fresh Fruit, Rinsed, De-Stemmed And Sliced If Needed 170 G / Ice Pop Mold

Make the Syrup: Heat sugar, water, and mint to create a mint syrup.

Mix: Add lime juice and tequila to the syrup and stir well.

Freeze: Place blueberries and mint into molds, pour in the mixture, and freeze overnight.

Gift Selection

Cocktail Gifts for Someone Special

Originating in Italy, NIO Cocktails offer authentic cocktail experiences with no mixing required—simply pour into a glass and enjoy. Perfect as a gift for cocktail lovers or as a well-deserved treat for yourself.

Baccarat Highball Glass

Complete your cocktail with brilliance.

Baccarat crystal glasses, with their satisfying weight and radiant reflections, elevate both flavor and presentation.

May you find the perfect glass to help you unwind on these spring evenings.

At Matsuya Ginza Official Online, we offer a curated selection of fine spirits from around the world.
Please enjoy them for gifting or personal indulgence.

Harmony Highball Glass

¥22,000 (Tax inc)

Mille Nuits Highball Glass

¥13,200 (Tax inc)

Massena Highball Glass

¥24,200 (Tax inc)

Swing Highball Glass(Set of 2)

¥24,200 (Tax inc)

Vita Highball Glasss (Set of 2)

¥24,200 (Tax inc)

Beluga Highball Glasss (Set of 2)

¥24,200 (Tax inc)

May you find a glass that gently unwinds your spring evening.

At Matsuya Ginza Official Online, we offer a curated selection of fine spirits from around the world, including those introduced here.
Perfect for purchasing in multiples or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.

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