Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to savor the season —preferably with a refreshing cocktail in hand. As part of California Bank & Trust’s 2026 Summer of Soccer Golden Moments Tour, CB&T hosted watch parties across San Diego County that brought fans together to celebrate the world’s biggest soccer tournament, local hospitality and the bright flavors of summer.

The 2026 Summer of Soccer Golden Moments Tour was about more than the matches. It was an opportunity to bring CB&T clients and neighbors together at local bars and restaurants while celebrating the businesses that help our communities thrive.

You can visit any of these bars or make your own versions of these cocktails at home, and toast to the end of summer. From tropical and fruit-forward to floral and citrusy, these late-summer recipes are an easy way to cool down, kick back and enjoy a few more golden moments before the season fades. 

1. Vogue Tavern: South Bay Breeze

South Bay Breeze is bright, tropical and made for warm afternoons. The South Bay Breeze combines Gran Malo Tamarindo, watermelon purée, lime juice and pineapple Jarritos for a refreshing pour with a sweet-tart finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces Gran Malo Tamarindo tequila liqueur
• 1 ounce watermelon purée
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 ounces pineapple Jarritos
• Ice
• Tajin on the rim (optional)

Directions: Add the Gran Malo Tamarindo, watermelon purée and lime juice to an ice-filled shaker. Shake well, then strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with pineapple Jarritos, stir gently and garnish. 

• 2. Press Box: Penalty Punch

Playful and cherry-forward, Penalty Punch blends cherry vodka, lime juice, grenadine and lemon-lime soda for a fizzy, refreshing take on a Dirty Shirley.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces cherry vodka
  
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  1/2 ounce grenadine
• 3 ounces lemon-lime soda
• Ice
• Maraschino cherry and lime wheel, for garnish

Directions: Add the cherry vodka, lime juice and grenadine to an ice-filled shaker. Shake then strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with lemon-lime soda, stir gently and garnish.

3. McGregor’s: USA Smash

Bold, colorful and full of flavor, the USA Smash mixes blueberry vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, raspberry brandy, Sambuca and ginger beer for a lively cocktail with a crisp finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces blueberry vodka
• 3/4 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce raspberry brandy
• 1/4 ounce Sambuca
• 2 ounces ginger beer
• Ice
• Fresh mint or lemon wheel, for garnish

Directions: Add the blueberry vodka, lemon juice, raspberry brandy and Sambuca to an ice-filled shaker. Shake well, then strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with ginger beer, stir gently and garnish.

4. Fairplay: Cal Bank La Flor

Floral, citrusy and lightly smoky, Cal Bank La Flor brings together mezcal espadín, elderflower, hibiscus and lemon for a balanced cocktail that feels fresh, distinctive and just right for the season.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces mezcal espadín
• 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
• 1/2 ounce hibiscus syrup
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• Ice

Directions: Add the mezcal, elderflower liqueur, hibiscus syrup and lemon juice to an ice-filled shaker. Shake well, then double-strain into a chilled glass. 

Whether you recreate one of these drinks at home or stop by the local bar that inspired it, each cocktail offers a flavorful way to celebrate the final days of summer. Gather your favorite people, raise a glass and savor a few more golden moments before the season comes to a close.