Father’s Day may be over but don’t let the summer celebrations end. This year hopefully you ditched the expected tie and tools and treated dad to a family cocktail party in his honor or toasted him with some exquisite whisky.

To help improve your summer cocktail-making skills, we chatted with Colombian mixologist, Juan David Marin from FLIK International, a corporate culinary services company that works with world-class brands such as Diageo and Phizer, to provide great gift-giving tips and at-home entertaining insights. We’re also including an easy-to-make cocktail recipe that will surely delight the Dads in your familia.

HOMBRE: Which drinks do you recommend serving dads on their day, and this summer time?
Juan David Marin: This is an ideal time to give dad a premium bottle of liquor. Most men like to enjoy a good Scotch that is known for its excellent quality and flavor.

That is why I recommend gifting him a bottle of Buchanan’s Special Reserve, which is aged for a minimum of 18 years in European Sherry Oak barrels.
Another great option is personalizing a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, one of the most exclusive whiskies from the Johnnie Walker portfolio, with your father’s name and a brief message. This is a unique and special gift that he will certainly appreciate year round. You can easily place your order online by visiting JohnnieWalker.com

H: What advice can you give us about what to offer guests this summer when entertaining at home?
JDM: Summer is my favorite time of the year! Being from Colombia, I love the heat and enjoy having a good cocktail in the afternoons with friends. Some things to consider when having guests over:

· Make sure you always have fresh juices in the refrigerator. They will help you stay refreshed and are great to make cocktails, since the flavor is much better in comparison to other mixers.

· Stock your refrigerator with your favorite type of alcohol. It’s the perfect way to keep your whisky, tequila or wine chilled and ready to pour during the summer. All you have to do is add a few ice cubes.

· Last but not least, make sure you always have plenty of ice cubes available, one of the most important elements to preparing the perfect summer cocktails.

H: Name your must-have bar tool?
JDM: Personally, I do not have a specific tool that I can’t live without. These days it is very easy to purchase bar tools at most stores. You probably already have all the key tools at home, such as a bottle opener, mortar or citrus juicer. Ice is my essential tool, without ice it is impossible to prepare cocktails or offer something so simple as a drink on the rocks.

Here’s a simple summer cocktail recipe that you can serve on Father’s Day or throughout the summer.

Montenegro

Ingredients:

1 oz Buchanan’s DeLuxe

1/4 oz Amaro Montenegro

1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth

2 drops of Peychaud’s Bitter

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and pour into a glass of short drink.

3. Garnish with lemon peel.

Ideal glass:

Short drink glass

Yield:

1 drink, any drink containing more than 0.6 fl oz alcohol